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Welcome to the Renaissance!

Experience Humor

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."

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Something Rotten!

March 3 – April 1, 2023

Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten! Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten! was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years". 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.


SOMETHING ROTTEN! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.www.mtishows.com

Content Warning: contains adult language


Co-Producers:

Executive Co-Producer: Meridian Roofing

Associate Co-Producer: Bolz Chiropractic

Associate Co-Producer: WestSide Stamp & Awards


Media Sponsors: Majic 107.7, WIBW, WIBW.com 


Auditions:

Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2023 (1:00 – 4:00 PM, Callbacks immediately following on Sunday)

  

Ticket Dates:

Monday, January 16, 2023 - First day to receive mail in 

Monday, February 6, 2023 - MAIL IN DEADLINE 

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - PHONE LINES OPEN TO MEMBERS 

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - PHONE LINES OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC


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Thursday night performances – doors open at 6:00 pm for a 7:00 curtain. We strongly recommend you arrive before 6:30 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.

Friday and Saturday night performances – doors open at 6:00 for a 7:30 curtain. If you have dinner tickets, we recommend you arrive by 6:15 to have time to enjoy your dinner before the show starts. If you have non-dinner tickets we strongly recommend you arrive before 7:00 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.

Sunday matinee performances – doors open at 12:30 for a 2:00 curtain. If you have brunch tickets, we recommend you arrive by 12:45 to have time to enjoy your brunch before the show starts. If you have non-brunch tickets we strongly recommend you arrive before 1:30 to place your preshow and intermission snack, beverage and/or dessert orders.


We will do our best to provide you outstanding service but if you arrive at, or later, than 15-minutes prior to curtain, we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide you pre-show beverage or food service. 

production dates

March 3 - Opening Night 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 4 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 5 - 2:00 PM (Brunch)

March 9 - 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)

March 10 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 11 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 12 - 2:00 PM (Brunch) 

March 16 - 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)

March 17 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 18 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 19 - 2:00 PM (Brunch)

March 23 - 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)

March 24 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 25 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

March 26 - 2:00 PM (Brunch)

March 30 - 7:00 PM (Non-Dinner)

March 31 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)

April 1 - 7:30 PM (Dinner)


Production Staff and Cast

PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCTION STAFF

Director - Shannon Reilly


Music Director - Marilyn Foree


Choreographer - Kristin Ross


Stage Manager - Shannon Fender  

CAST

PRODUCTION STAFF

PRODUCTION STAFF

 Nick Bottom – Daniel Kooser 

Nigel Bottom – Brett Broadbent 

William Shakespeare – Adam Groves 

Bea – Skye Reid  

Portia – Bethany Ayers

Thomas Nostradamus – Danny Lassley

Brother Jeremiah – Jaryl Perkins

Shylock – Bruce Smith

Minstrel / Announcer / Snug / Troupe Member – Jayme Green 

Lord Clapham / Master of Justice / Ensemble – Rob Banks

Tom Snout / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Aaron Cook

Robin / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Shelton Byrnes 

Peter Quince / Valet / Horatio / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Chase Hastings

Francis Flute / Messenger / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Oliver Pope

Man with Eye Patch / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Alisha Bolz

Astrologer / Troupe Member / Ensemble – Amelia Flores

Foreman / Lead Man / Ensemble – Megan Hayes

Helena / Puritan Woman / Ensemble – Jayna McFarland

Rosalind / Puritan Woman / Ensemble – Lesley Ayala*

Miranda / Puritan Woman / Waitress / Ensemble – Callee Harris*

Ensemble – Amanda Abbott, Jessica Crowder, Aléna Pfrang, Jo Lassley, Sandra Willets, Brenda Zimmerman


Thank you to everyone! We can’t wait to begin! We will begin with a sing-thru and company meeting on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 PM. Please remember email Jason Smith at Jason@topekacivictheatre.com if you accept your role.


* Denotes TCT Debut

menu

Menu

DINNER

THURSDAY

DINNER

Choice of 

TCT Signature Salad

Corn Chowder Soup*


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On the Buffet

Hawaiian Chicken

Pecan Encrusted Tilapia*

Green Bean Almondine

Chef’s Choice Vegetable

Garden Blend Pilaf*

Dinner Roll*


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Vegetarian Option:

  Meatless Cheese Lasagna*


The vegetarian option must be ordered 24 hours ahead by calling the TCT Box Office at (785) 357-5211.

It will not be on the buffet.

BRUNCH

THURSDAY

DINNER

Cowboy Hash w/ potatoes & beef*

Oldham’s Country Sausage Patty

Creamed Corn*

Fresh Fruit Salad

Spring Spaghetti with garden fresh cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese and herbs*

Assorted Pastries*

Corn Chowder Soup*


Our catering partner is Front Door Catering


Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen

All menus are subject to change due to availability


*menu item may contain gluten


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THEATRE CLUB OF TOPEKA

Ask your server for our mainstage pre-show and intermission snacks, drinks, and desserts menu. Club service is available to all patrons for prices listed on the menu plus tax. 

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

 Pizza Choice of 

10" One Topping* - $10 plus tax

Hamburger, Pepperoni or Cheese

10" Specialty* - $12 plus tax

Deluxe, Meat Lovers or Veggie 


Gluten-free crusts are available for an additional $2.25 per pizza


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Pasta

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce*

with garlic roll - $10 plus tax


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 Pizzas and pasta options must be ordered 24 hours ahead by calling the TCT Box Office at (785) 357-5211 and your dinner will be available for you when you arrive at 6 - 6:15.  


Our catering partner is LaRocca's Pizza


Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen

All menus are subject to change due to availability


*menu item may contain gluten

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