Overview:
Welcome to the Renaissance! As the Minstrel (Zachary Blauvelt, '18) invites audiences to experience London in the late 1500’s, we can tell that it’s a new and exciting time - for most people. For playwrights Nick and Nigel Bottom (Jacob Eskildsen, '20 and Massan Jensen, '22), though, the time is less than exciting. The brothers are trying to scrape by and practice their art, but are constantly living in the shadow of the age’s number one rockstar - the Bard himself, William Shakespeare (Jason Kinsey). Add to that the pressure from local religious zealots led by the fiery Brother Jeremiah (Jason Riley, '04), and the brothers just cannot seem to catch a break. After their hard work is once again thwarted by the Bard and they lose their patron (Spencer Christensen, '19), Nick becomes desperate to find a way to support his brother and his caring, headstrong wife Bea (Megan Bailey, '06). He enlists the services of Nostradamus (Juan Espana, '18), a soothsayer who looks into the future to help Nick determine what the next “big thing” in theatre is going to be, so that he can for once beat Shakespeare to the punch. The answer? MUSICALS - Plays where actors sing and dance! It seems like a ridiculous premise, but Nick is out of options. Supported by local businessman Shylock (Carl Schwartz), Nick and his acting troupe begin to assemble the world’s first-ever musical - to hilarious and sometimes disastrous outcomes. Tensions arise between the Bottom brothers, though, as Nigel begins to question this strange path that they are on. New love, in the form of a poem-loving Puritan girl named Portia (Ella Kinsey, '26), has shown Nigel that the real key to life is not being successful - but being true to thine own self.
Featuring a fantastic ensemble of all ages including Abby Blauvelt ('15), Juliet Chaffee ('27), Eileen Lynch Farrar, Benjamin Granger, Meredith Hanley ('22), Garrett Hilton ('23), Jayden Hollister ('22), Rhiannon LyonSmith ('27), Dan Martens ('14), Owen McFarland ('19), Oliver Perez ('24), Leah Prather ('25), Rae Richter ('25), Ben Simpson ('09), Brisco Smith ('28), Sophia Smith ('23), Emmaleigh Stempien ('23), Stanley Weaver, Addyson Webber ('24), and Camryn Webber ('20), Something Rotten! had audiences laughing in their seats as they watched this outrageous cast of characters singing, dancing, and having a blast on stage.
This production was the Penn Yan Academy Drama Club's first-ever summer production, and was produced in cooperation with PYTCo, our local community theatre group. The show starred current students, recent grads, alumni, and community members, all of whom brought their unique talents to the stage to create a fantastic experience for cast, crew, and audiences alike!
Featuring a fantastic ensemble of all ages including Abby Blauvelt ('15), Juliet Chaffee ('27), Eileen Lynch Farrar, Benjamin Granger, Meredith Hanley ('22), Garrett Hilton ('23), Jayden Hollister ('22), Rhiannon LyonSmith ('27), Dan Martens ('14), Owen McFarland ('19), Oliver Perez ('24), Leah Prather ('25), Rae Richter ('25), Ben Simpson ('09), Brisco Smith ('28), Sophia Smith ('23), Emmaleigh Stempien ('23), Stanley Weaver, Addyson Webber ('24), and Camryn Webber ('20), Something Rotten! had audiences laughing in their seats as they watched this outrageous cast of characters singing, dancing, and having a blast on stage.
This production was the Penn Yan Academy Drama Club's first-ever summer production, and was produced in cooperation with PYTCo, our local community theatre group. The show starred current students, recent grads, alumni, and community members, all of whom brought their unique talents to the stage to create a fantastic experience for cast, crew, and audiences alike!
CastThe Minstrel - Zachary Blauvelt
Brother Jeremiah - Jason Riley Portia - Ella Kinsey Nick Bottom - Jacob Eskildsen Nigel Bottom - Massan Jensen Lord Clapham - Spencer Christensen Shylock - Carl Schwartz Bea - Megan Bailey Nostradamus - Juan V. Espana II Shakespeare - Jason Kinsey The Troupe: Tom Snout - Garrett Hilton Robin - Dan Martens Peter Quince - Zachary Blauvelt Snug - Sophia Smith Francis Flute - Emmaleigh Stempien Troupe Vocalists - Abby Blauvelt, Meredith Hanley, Leah Prather, Stanley Weaver Ensemble: Abby Blauvelt, Zachary Blauvelt, Juliet Chaffee, Spencer Christensen, Eileen Lynch Farrar, Benjamin Granger, Meredith Hanley, Garrett Hilton, Jayden Hollister, Rhiannon LyonSmith, Dan Martens, Owen McFarland, Oliver Perez, Leah Prather, Rae Richter, Ben Simpson, Brisco Smith, Sophia Smith, Emmaleigh Stempien, Stanley Weaver, Addyson Webber, and Camryn Webber |
CRewLight Board Operator - Meaghan Linehan
Sound Engineers - Izzy Hinkal, Gale/Ezra Paddock Tech Assistants/Stagehands - Leland King, Brynn Wilson, Miranda Parsons Costumes - Jennalyn Conley, Julia Corsner, Hannah Hotaling, Hannah McCarley Creative Design Team - Abby Blauvelt, Zack Blauvelt, Eva Fleet, Catie Griffiths, Charlotte Kinsey, Eva Smith, Lindsey Van Keuren Livestream - Herb Gaston, Simon Gaston, Sara Lyon Camera Operators - Griffen Fletcher, Ada Homhouane Hair/Makeup - Lexi Strong, Lyn Strong Pit OrchestraViolin - Vanessa Martinez
Flute - Nick Spofford-Xavier Reeds - Jack Grabski Trumpet - Nathaniel Chaffee Trombone - Dani Miller Guitar - Trevor Findlay Bass - Doug Holcomb Piano - Brian Cerow Keyboard - Kerry Fitch Keyboard - Daisy Schwartz Percussion - Todd Gardner |
Production Team
Director/Music Director - Jessica Kinsey
Asst. Director/Acting Coach - Brian Cobb
Conductor - Jennifer Chaffee
Choreographers - Jayden Hollister, Owen McFarland, Addyson Webber, Camryn Webber
Producer - Daniel Green
Creative Designer/Production Assistant - Missy Emery
Technical Director/Master Electrician - Simon Gaston
Master Carpenter - Dean Knapton
Lighting Design - Sara Lyon
Costume Design/Head Seamstress - Yvonne MacMillan
Front of House Supervisor - Tina Webber
Tech Supervisor/Videographer - Herb Gaston
Sound Consultants - Ray Crosby-Willis, Violet McCarley
Backstage Supervisor - Julia Edwards
Graphic Design - Jason Kinsey
Hair Supervisor - Mrs. Aimee Perry
Asst. Director/Acting Coach - Brian Cobb
Conductor - Jennifer Chaffee
Choreographers - Jayden Hollister, Owen McFarland, Addyson Webber, Camryn Webber
Producer - Daniel Green
Creative Designer/Production Assistant - Missy Emery
Technical Director/Master Electrician - Simon Gaston
Master Carpenter - Dean Knapton
Lighting Design - Sara Lyon
Costume Design/Head Seamstress - Yvonne MacMillan
Front of House Supervisor - Tina Webber
Tech Supervisor/Videographer - Herb Gaston
Sound Consultants - Ray Crosby-Willis, Violet McCarley
Backstage Supervisor - Julia Edwards
Graphic Design - Jason Kinsey
Hair Supervisor - Mrs. Aimee Perry
Extras!
- Click here to watch our production on YouTube!
- Click here to see more pictures from the show (Google Drive link)!
- Click here to listen to MP3s of the show's musical numbers!
- Click here to see the Something Rotten! program!
- Click here to see our feature in the Chronicle-Express!