Vicksburg Theatre Guild presents...

Auditions: Sat., Nov. 2, 2024 at 2 p.m.
 & Mon., Nov. 4, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Cast:
Ten principals, large ensemble with many speaking roles, ages 14 and up.
Online Audition Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1crSFenHTiV77eet9pUFo7Itv-LofGuss4khgebpOJa0/edit?ts=670968a4
Shows:
Jan. 24–26 & Jan 31 - Feb. 2, 2025
Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20, $15 senior citizens (65 & over) & youth (13-18), $10 children (12 & under)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/575970935076283/575970945076282/
Buy tickets at the Box Office, or online at: https://www.showclix.com/events/10243
Directions

a musical comedy directed by Sarah Goss
book by Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell
music and lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Part of the VTG Membership season

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Shakespeare
The Bard. Over the top with a huge ego. Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
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 40
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: 30 to 40
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 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D3

Portia
A Puritan woman who loves poetry, theater, and ultimately Nigel. Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Nostradamus
A soothsayer Gender: Male Age: 40 to 50
Portia’s father. A Puritan who thinks Nick and Nigel’s plays are sinful. Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G3

Lord Clapham
A posh patron of the theater. Gender: Male

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

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

Ensemble
Roles include: Minstrel, Townspeople, Troupe, Lord Clapham, Shylock, Man Servants, Crowd, Chorus, and more.

 

 

We will hold seats for advance ticket purchasers and members who have notified us that they will attend up until 15 minutes before curtain.
Tickets which have not been claimed 15 minutes before curtain time are subject to forfeit.

Tickets are available the day of the show at the VTG Box Office,
and online at http://www.showclix.com/events/10243 30 days prior to the opening night.
Members may notify us when they plan to attend
by completing the Attendance Notification Form or by calling 601-636-0471.