Something Rotten!
Mar 03, 2023 to Mar 11, 2023
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wanye Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Jonathan Hadley
Location:
E.C. Mabie Theatre
1595, London: Nick Bottom longs to write a hit play with his brother Nigel and break out of the shadow of The Bard. Hiring a soothsayer, Nick learns that the most fantastic thing that will ever grace the stage is something called “a musical!” When Nick desires more and more insight into what will make his show a success, and Nigel discovers a forbidden love, the brothers must discover the meaning of “to thine own self be true.” Something Rotten—the 2015 hit musical by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and John O’Farrell—combines Shakespeare and musical theatre to create a joyful, hilarious, tap-happy satire about authenticity and dreaming big in Renaissance England.
Please be advised that this performance includes haze, some strong language, and some sexual innuendos.
Also, please be advised that no bears, chickens, or eggs were harmed during the making of this show.
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Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Nick | Brandon Burkhardt* |
| Nigel | Cullen Asbery* |
| Bea | Samantha Mayer* |
| Portia | Alice Conroy* |
| Shakespeare | Jacob Licht* |
| Nostradamus | Brody Ohm* |
| Brother Jeremiah | Alex Granfield* |
| Shylock | Margaret Schafer* |
| Lady Clapham | Bea U/S | Virginia Muturi* |
| Minstrel | Bea U/S | Andelyn Sunderman* |
| Peter Quince | Nigel U/S | Neil Smithson* |
| Robin | Kylen Phillips* |
| Tom | Nick U/S | Joey Lepire* |
| Snug | Nicolette Mayer* |
| Francis | Ellie Turk* |
| Troupe Member | Tony Nguyen* |
| Ensemble | Portia U/S | Helaina Kalman* |
| Ensemble | Minstrel U/S | Niyati Despande* |
| Ensemble | Shakespeare U/S | Ian Olderog* |
| Ensemble | Jasper Rood* |
| Ensemble | Kayce Drevline* |
| Ensemble | Kate Tonn* |
| Ensemble | Sophia Kilburg* |
| Ensemble | Alice Beberdick* |
| Ensemble | Ashley Migliore* |
Creative Team
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Jonathan Hadley |
| Music Director | Mark Bruckner |
| Choreographer | Sabrina Duke* |
| Scenic Designer | R. Eric Stone*** |
| Costume Designer | Kaelen Novak |
| Lighting Designer | Alastair Sigala Ramirez |
| Intimacy Choreographer | Owen Brightman |
| Vocal Coach | Katie Gucik |
| Stage Manager | Elizabeth Sarsfield* |
| Dramaturg | Emma Kohlenburg* |
| Audio Engineer | Bri Atwood |
| Rehearsal Accompaniment and Keyboard | Mariya Akhadjanova |
| Rehearsal Accompaniment | Halie Augustus |
| Percussion | McKenna Blenk |
| Cello | Madison Brady* |
| Keyboard | Laura Goddard |
| Bass | Askar Khaetov |
| Trumpet, Flugelhorn | Joanna Leston* |
| Reeds, Piccolo | Ryan MacDonald |
| Guitar | Carlie Mallicoat |
| Trombone | Ty Waters |
| Assistant Director | Sarah Gazdowicz |
| Assistant Costume Designer | Abigail Garraty |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | Jackson Kopesky* |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Dorothy Craven* |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Emma Merkes* |
| Assistant Dramaturg | Siheng Nie |
| Assistant Conductor | Alex Arellano |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
***Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.
Something Rotten!
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Daily Iowan
Link to the Daily Iowan article about SOMETHING ROTTEN!.
Production Photos
Photos courtesy of R. Eric Stone
