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​Welcome to the Renaissance!!!
Announcing open auditions!
Seeking a large cast-ages 18 and up for both principal and ensemble roles
Thursday August 18th or
​Friday August 19th

6:30-9:00 pm
6626 N. Oliphant
Chicago, IL 60631
(enter thru the back door)

Prepare 16-32 bars of an uptempo song and bring music in your key. Be prepared to dance and possibly read from the script. Accompanist provided.
All roles open, no pay, no appointment needed.

Read Something Rotten for Free!
https://www.mtishows.com/news/read-something-rotten-for-free-and-listen-along

Callbacks, if needed will be Thursday August 25th-TBD​

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Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination must be provided at auditions 

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Character Breakdown
Please note-this is a guide only as we will cast based on talent

Shakespeare
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40s
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Nick Bottom
A struggling writer who cannot stand Shakespeare. Nigel’s older brother.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50s
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Nigel Bottom
 Nick’s sweet younger brother. A struggling writer who falls in love with Portia, a Puritan.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 40s
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Bea
Nick’s wife. She loves Nick despite his past lack of success. She dresses up like a man to prove she can be an actor. 
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 50s
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D3

Portia
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 40s
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Nostradamus
A soothsayer
Gender: Male/Female
Ageless!!!

Brother Jeremiah
Portia's father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel's plays are sinful.
Gender: Male
​age 40-60s

Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G3

Lord/Lady Clapham
A posh patron of the theater.
Gender: Male/Female
Age 40-60


Shylock
An investor to whom Nick and Nigel are in debt.
Gender: Male

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

Ensemble
Roles include: Townspeople, Troupe, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more
Performances

 Nov. 3rd, 4th, 5th (two shows) and 6th!
NEW Location!!!!
​Prairie Lakes Theatre
515 E. Thacker St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Map and directions.



COVID Safety for all:
The safety and well being of our cast and patrons are top priorities for us. While we are excited to be able to perform our shows, we will do so safely-following the guidance of the CDC, our venues and the State of Illinois on COVID requirements.  Masks are optional for patrons during all performances.  Vaccination is required for all cast and crew members. Face mask requirements will be determined as needed

For more information please email
risingstarstc@gmail.com or call 773-736-2490



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