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.
About This Show
June 10-12 & 17-19 @7pm, 13 & 20 @2pm at Andria Theatre
Show Sponsor
Student Theatre Project
Summer Show
Auditions
Open to Ages
Going into grade 6 - graduated seniors
Fees
200
Mandatory
Parent/Guardian Meeting
Conduct Guidelines: Conduct deemed disruptive will be handled in the following manner:
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Warning
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Removal from the current day’s rehearsal
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Removal from production
Cell Phones: Participants are allowed to bring cell phones, but they will be asked to be turned to silent and placed in a secure location during camp/rehearsals. NO refunds will be given for disruptive infractions.
Cancellations, Rescheduling, and Emergencies: If a camp day or rehearsal is cancelled or rescheduled all efforts will be made to contact parent or guardian via the contact information provided on the registration form. If a situation should arise and you need to have your child dismissed from camp or rehearsal or you need to contact your child during camp or rehearsals, please call the box office at 320-762-8300.
We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
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Performances
June 10-12 & 17-19 @7pm, 13 & 20 @2pm at Andria Theatre
Tickets are not yet available to purchase until Monday, April 13, 2026. Please check back then.
Dates & Times
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm - Add Time
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm - Add Time
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm - Add Time
Cast & Crew
Minstrel
Opens the show by welcoming the audience to the Renaissance! The
Minstrel joins the ensemble for the rest of the show.
Brother Jeremiah
A Puritan and Portia’s father. He sees sin wherever he looks and does not approve of the theater especially Nick and Nigel’s Troupe.
Gender: male
Portia
A Puritan and Brother Jeremiah’s daughter. She is passionate about poetry even though she isn’t technically allowed to read it.
Gender: female
William Shakespeare
The most famous playwright in Tudor England. Though Shakespeare is extremely successful, he’s always on the lookout for inspiration, which sometimes includes borrowing ideas from others.
Gender: male
Nick Bottom
A struggling playwright who dreams – much to his own chagrin – of having a career like Shakespeare’s. Though Nick is artistically frustrated and stressed about leading the Troupe, he means well, even if his actions aren’t always exactly ethical.
Gender: male
Nigel Bottom
Nick’s sweet younger brother, lacks the confidence he needs to write until he falls in love with Portia. Inspired by her confidence in him, Nigel writes verses worthy of Shakespeare himself!
Gender: male
Troupe
Peter Quince, Robin, Tom Snout, Snug, Francis Flute
These fun character parts sing as a group but have no solos. Peter, Robin, Tom, and Francis have spoken lines.
Lord Clapham
A posh patron of the theater. He abandons the Troupe as their patron once they cross Brother Jeremiah.
Gender: male
Shylock
Banned from any profession other than moneylending, but theatre is his true love, and he wants nothing more than to become the Troupe’s patron
Gender: male
Bea
Married to Nick and loves him in spite of his lack of success in the theatre. She is whip-smart, is resourceful, and always looks on the bright side of any situation.
Gender: female
Nostradamus
Not the Nostradamus, but his niece, Nancy – can see the future, although with varying degrees of accuracy. Her predictions, for better or worse, lead the Troupe to produce their very first musical.
Gender: female
Featured Roles
Foreman, Messenger, Announcer, Attendant, Doorman, Panicked Woman, Valet, Eyepatch Man, Horatio, Footman, Master of the Justice, Court Scribe, Clerk
Ensemble
Townspeople (Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4), Puritans (Puritan 1, Puritan 2, Puritan 3, Puritan 4), Crowd (1st Person In Crowd, 2nd Person In Crowd, 3rd Person In Crowd, Astrologers (Astrologer), Psychics, Fortune Tellers, Chorus, Grim Reapers, Eggs (Sad Little Egg), Guards
Director – David Christman