Something Rotten ! Cast
Emily Ash
( Ensemble ) Emily is ecstatic to be back on the TCR stage with this bedazzling show ! She has previously been seen in Mamma Mia ! and Rock of Ages . She would like to thank all of the incredibly talented people involved in this production , as well as her unconditionally supportive friends and family . Enjoyeth the showeth !
Calvin Boman
( Shakespeare ) Calvin is elated to be on the TCR stage once again , this time with his portrayal of Will Shakespeare . He feels “ at home ” with this character saying , “ I feel as though I can truly relate to his humility , selflessness , and earnest nature .” You might recognize him from his recent portrayal of Bert in Mary Poppins with City Circle . He would like to thank his most magnificent partner , Lucy , for all of her love and support ./ Exit Shakespeare ./
Wolfgang Amadeus Borchardt
( Peter Quince / Ensemble ) Amadeus is excited to partake in another season at TCR ! Only a year ago , he was in his first show at TCR , appearing in ensemble for Cabaret . From there , he also joined ensemble for Spongebob and rocked as Drew in the lead role for Rock of Ages ! They also made an appearance as Riff Raff in RHCR ’ s production of Rocky Horror last year . He is thankful for the continued opportunity to work with another amazing cast and crew , and to challenge himself . He would also like to thank his family , the girls , and Shay for pushing him on this journey .
Rachael Brolin
( Ensemble ) Rachael Brolin is so excited to be in her first production with TCR ! Favorite past shows include Crazy For You , All Shook Up , and The Addams Family . She would like to thank her family , friends , and the cast and crew for their support . Welcome to the Renaissance !
Karissa Burkhardt
( Ensemble ) loves TCR and has recently performed as Esther in Meet Me In St . Louis , Frenchie in Cabaret , Mrs . Anderssen in A Little Night Music ( Brucemore ), and Featured Dancer in Wizard Of Oz , Mamma Mia , Cinderella , and Spongebob ; Bewick in Winter , Soloist in HONK ! with Revival Theatre ; Legally Blonde , Camelot , Beauty and The Beast , Newsies with City Circle ; Elisetta in Il Matrimonio Segreto and Hms Pinafore Monsters with UI Opera ; Maria in Sound of Music , Johanna in Sweeney Todd , Agnes in She Kills Monsters with Theatre West ; and Amahl in Amahl and The Night Visitors , Cassandra in Persuasion with Chamber Opera Chicago . Karissa is majoring in vocal performance , theatre , and dance at the UI and also choreographs in the area . Love and thanks to Matt , Megan , Janelle , Madi , and the entire cast and crew !
Brandon Burkhardt
( Nick Bottom ) Brandon Burkhardt is always thrilled to perform with TCR , where he has recently performed
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