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Character Outline:

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Shakespeare The Bard: Over the top with a huge ego. A renaissance rock star. Think Mick Jagger. Seeking a comedic actor with a killer pop/rock voice, tap dance skills a plus. (rock tenor)

     Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 

 

Nick Bottom: A struggling renaissance writer at the end of his rope. Nigel’s older brother. Incredibly jealous of the success of William Shakespeare and will do anything to beat him. Seeking a great comedic actor who sings, tap dance skill a plus. (Baritone)

    Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Nigel Bottom: Nick’s younger brother. A sweetly naïve young writer and poet, perhaps a little awkward. He falls in love with Portia, a Puritan, and ultimately finds confidence in himself through art and love. (High baritone/tenor).

    Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

 

Bea Nick’s wife and “Right Hand Man”: She loves and supports him despite his questionable decision making and lack of success. Bea resorts to dressing up like a male to make ends meet and to prove to Nick she can be an actor. Seeking a comedic actress who can belt.

    Gender: Female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D3

 

Portia: A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. An adorably quirky Puritan girl whom Nigel meets on the street. They fall madly in love with each other over their mutual love for theater and poetry. Comedic actress. (Youthful Soprano with a strong mix)

    Gender: Female Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Nostradamus: A soothsayer who sees the future correctly, well almost. A bit loony. He predicts that Nick and Nigel will write a musical. Seeking a comedic actor who sings and moves very well. (Baritone)      Gender: Male/Female Age: 40 to 50

 

Brother Jeremiah Portia's father: A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful. He despises playwrights, poets and all things ungodly. Comedic who sings and dances.

    Gender: Male Age Range: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G3 Lord 

 

Clapham (Non-singing role): A posh patron of the theater.

    Gender: Male/Female

 

Shylock (Non-singing role): Jewish money lender. Comic role. An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.

    Gender: Male

 

Minstrel:  Vocal soloist who opens both acts.

    Gender: Male/Female Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C#3

 

Ensemble: Looking for performers who sing and have a great sense of humor. Especially seeking dancers and those who can tap.  Roles to be cast from ensemble include: Townspeople, Troupe, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more.

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