26
August
25
August
Brother Jeremiah
Brother Jeremiah, played by William Edward Morgan (seen here “Cuttin' Footloose”), is a Puritan who cares for nothing more than to maintain a completely virtuous life. Much like the character of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose, his conviction takes priority over all things, including his daughter, the theater, and the other ills of society. In ...
23
August
Lord Clapham
When such a spacious mirror's set before him, He needs must see himself.Antony and Cleopatra Lord Clapham, played by Jonathan Ray, begins as the Bottom brothers’ primary patron, but that changes quickly once he hears that Shakespeare is performing the same play. Clapham is excited by the arts and not ashamed to share his sometimes ...
21
August
Thomas Nostradamus
For-Prophet Organization Hickory Arts is a for-“prophet organization” and proud sponsor of Hickory Theatre’s upcoming musical production of Something Rotten! Thomas Nostradamus, played by Nathan W. Crabtree, is Nostradamus’ nephew and not quite as talented or adept at telling the future like his uncle. He gets Nick’s premonition for the greatest play of all time ...
19
August
Bea
Bea, played by Carol Anne Hartman, is Nick’s wife, and she does her best to defy the limited role of Elizabethan women to help support the household. She even disguises herself as a man to take on different jobs despite her husband’s opinion. Bea takes on several disguises as a man to earn extra income ...
17
August
Shylock
Something is rotten in the state of “Mark’s den.” (Yes, this is Mark’s den). The character of Shylock, played by Mark Rose, comes from The Merchant of Venice, written somewhere between 1596 and 1598. In both stories, Shylock is a Jewish moneylender who loans a sum of money that must be paid. Shylock in Something ...
14
August
Portia
M-m-m-master Shakespeare...Portia, Something Rotten! The character of Portia, played by Elizabeth Edwards, is derived from The Merchant of Venice. While Portia in Something Rotten! is a Puritan who falls in love with Nigel, Portia from Shakespeare’s play is an heiress who is forced by her father to attain the suitor who chooses the appropriate casket ...
1
June
TO Ensemble or NOT to Ensemble
"There are no small parts, only small... Shakespeares?" I'm sure I got that quote wrong, but with auditions for Hickory Theatre's production of "Something Rotten! this week, let's talk ENSEMBLE. Before you circle "No" at "Would you accept any role?"—consider what it means to be part of THIS ensemble. NICK BOTTOM's acting TROUPE consists of ...
12
May
Something Rotten! Auditions
Auditions for Something Rotten! will be held at Hickory Theatre on Friday, June 4th from 6:30 pm & Saturday, June 5th from 11 am with possible callbacks on Sunday, June 6th. All roles are available. Hickory Theatre encourages people of all races, ethnicities, identities, body types, and physical & cognitive abilities to audition. Theatre is ...
9
July
Hartman | Live from Jeffers Theatre
“Hartman,” the husband & wife combo featuring singer/songwriters Jeff & Carol Anne Hartman, bassist Scott McCloud, drummer Chris Allen, guitarist Brandon Mann, saxophonist Steven Foster and Grammy-nominated special guest Jake Moore of Moore Brothers, will appear on the Jeffers mainstage at Hickory Theatre on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 7:30 pm with appropriate social distancing …
