Stars at Sunset

Kindergarten - 8th Grade Theatre

Something Rotten Announcement.mp4

HERE WE GO, AGAIN!

Travel back to the Renaissance for musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! Jr. Adapted from the Broadway hit that is hailed as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”

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" himself...William Shakespeare. 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 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! Jr. features large song and dance numbers, and a wacky cast of over-the-top characters, each with their own moment to shine. We can't wait to get started!

IMPORTANT DATES

9/1 - Audition Packets Available

9/8 - Audition Workshop - ENSEMBLE CAST (3:15-4:15pm - Music Room)

9/10 - Audition Workshop - PRINCIPAL/FEATURED CAST (3:15-4:15pm - Music Room)

9/14 - Ensemble Cast (K-8th) Audition Videos DUE

9/15-9/18 - Principal & Featured Cast (5th-8th) Auditions

9/22 - Mandatory Parent Meeting (3:30 & 6:00pm - choose one to attend)

9/23 - Rehearsals begin (see monthly Call Sheet for schedule)

9/25 - All Forms DUE

10/9 - Registration Fee DUE to Community Ed

10/30 - Spirit Shirt Orders/Payment DUE to Front Office (cash/check to SHES PTO)

11/20 - Production Fee DUE to Front Office (cash/check to SHES PTO)

11/20- Family & Friends T-Shirt Orders DUE (cash/check to SHES PTO)

2/15-2/17 - Production Week -- load in, tech & dress rehearsals (venue TBD; see Production Week Schedule)

2/18-2/19 - Performances (7:00pm)

2/20 - Performances (2:00 & 7:00pm)

2/23 - Cast Party (3:15-4:15pm)

REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT

Required for all cast and crew members; due by TBD.

TAX CREDIT DONATIONS

Keep our program thriving with your an annual donation of up to $400 -- a tax CREDIT toward your Arizona Income Tax! Save your receipt and use these forms to claim your credit when filing. Deadline for your 2026 taxes is April 15th, 2027! All of our Performing Arts programs at Sunset Hills rely on this community support to operate each year.