West Genesee High School is proud to present the hit musical comedy Something Rotten! on February 5-6 at 7pm; February 7 at 1pm.
Set in the Renaissance, the show follows two struggling playwright brothers, Nick (Micah Schuessler) and Nigel Bottom (Max Nolan), as they attempt to outshine the era’s biggest celebrity—William Shakespeare (John Panek). When a soothsayer (Esme Hougaboom) predicts the future of theater, the brothers set out to create something never seen before… the musical!
Packed with rapid-fire humor, catchy songs, tap-dancing, and countless nods to Shakespeare and Broadway classics, Something Rotten! is a joyful celebration of creativity, ambition, and the chaos of live theater. A wacky cast of over-the-top characters each have their moment to shine as it becomes clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”
After several years of producing beloved Disney musicals, West Genesee Fine Arts is excited to take a bold step in a new direction with this clever and more mature comedic work, showcasing the growth and range of its student performers and production team. Something Rotten is a humorous and satirical take on Renaissance-era England and the theater world. MTI (Music Theater International) has rated this show PG-13.
Andrea Scerbo, producer; Kristyn Sperduti, director; Tony Alvaro, music director; Natasha Skidmore, choreographer; Don Schuessler, technical director; Cindy Kissane, costume designer; Bill Mercer, lighting designer; Laura Anastasio, director’s assistant; and Anna Borsz, dance captain hope you won’t miss your chance to laugh and cheer at this history-twisting tale!
Tickets are available at wgfinearts.ludus.com; simply click “buy tickets.” To reserve your tickets via cash or check, please contact the WG Fine Arts Office at (315) 487-4612. Tickets are $15, all seats are reserved. https://wgfinearts.ludus.com
Something Rotten - Cast List
Shakespeare - John Panek
Nick Bottom - Micah Schuessler
Nigel Bottom - Max Nolan
Nostradamus - Esme Hougaboom
Bea - Elizabeth Dunham
Brother Jeremiah - Ryan Popp
Portia - Natalia Fiacchi
Minstrel - Sarai Card
Lady Clapham - Lila Hennessy
Shylock - Laura Anastasio
Troupe:
Tom Snout - Kyle Hagadorn
Robin - Kenneth Kirby
Peter Quince - Nikola Jakimoski
Snug - David Sterling
Francis Flute - Kasson Emery
Dance Captain - Anna Borsz
Assistant Director - Laura Anastasio
Intermission Soloist/Lead Vocalist - Marya Bestul
Astrologer (Alley Rat) - Ella Greene
Psychic Woman - Audriana Bestul
Eyepatch Man - Evan McCrohan
Foreman - Caroline Sperduti
Lead Man - Jalin Connor
Waitress - Madelynne Moore
Valet - Jamison Smith
Helena - Alaina Schuessler
Miranda - Parker Thomas
Master of the Justice - McKenna Vallely
Ensemble: Chorus, Townspeople, Troupe, Bard Boys, Three Chefs, Puritans, Crowd
Isabella Apps
Clada Balcum
Kamiyah Barden
Audriana Bestul
Marya Bestul
Adelyn Borsz
Anna Borsz
Sydney Cantor-Feller
Jalin Connor
Madison Coonrad
Emily Corrente
Evelyn Dimmel
Kasson Emery
Molly Fisselbrand
Chayton Gibson
Isabelle Grandinetta
Ella Greene
Kyle Hagadorn
Claire Heaphy
Zoey Hess
Victoria Jacuk
Nikola Jakimoski
Quinn Kilbury
Giada Kitchner
Evan McCrohan
Madelynne Moore
Caliope O’Rourke
Madison Potaczala
Chloe Reider
Alaina Schuessler
Jamison Smith
Caroline Sperduti
David Sterling
Lucas Tarolli
Olivia Tarolli
Parker Thomas
McKenna Vallely
Aurora Westcott