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"Rent" Musical Seeking Cast Teenagers

Linden, NJ, United States
ID: 568285Exp: 5/6/2024
Description:

"Rent" show casting actors ages 17+. Please see the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Casting 16-20 actors; must be comfortable with strongly suggestive content and sensitive topics/language. Directors are committed to inclusive practices in all areas, including casting, and are actively seeking performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and abilities for all roles. PREPARATION Please prepare 32 bars from the contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock genres. Bring sheet music in the correct key or an instrumental only track. You may accompany yourself if desired. No a cappella auditions, please. Dress to learn a short dance combination taught by the choreographer. Video audition info & the audition form: see the attachment. Callbacks on May 9th by invitation only. 1st Rehearsal: May 13, 2024 1st Performance: July 19, 2024 Closing: July 27, 2024 If you are interested, please apply.

15 roles

ROGER DAVISMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A struggling musician and former drug addict, he is reminiscent of Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain. Battles to cope with being HIV-positive and the death of his ex-girlfriend. Guitar skills are desired, but are not required. Pop/rock tenor.

MIMI MARQUEZMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dancer at the Cat Scratch Club and Roger and Mark’s neighbor. Savvy and independent, but struggles with addiction, which has resulted in her contraction of HIV. Pop/rock belt.

MARK COHENMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Underground filmmaker and video artist who narrates the show as he films the lives of his friends. He has turned his back on his affluent upbringing and is deep in his own soul-searching. Pop tenor.

MAUREEN JOHNSONBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Funny and wild, she fights for what she believes in and is always the life of the party as long as she is the center of attention. Pop/rock belt.

JOANNE JEFFERSONMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

An Ivy league educated public interest lawyer with wry humor and sardonic wit. Headstrong, smart, and purposeful in all her decisions but struggles with her jealousy of her flirtatious girlfriend, Maureen. Pop/rock belt.

TOM COLLINSMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. A computer genius and liberal professor, he is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Gospel baritone.

ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARDMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A young street drummer and a drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and magnetic personality. Warm, loveable, and nurturing, Angel lives life to the fullest. High pop tenor with falsetto.

BENJAMIN COFFIN IIIMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Former roommates with Mark, Roger, and Collins, he married into a rich family and is now the landlord of the building. Roger and Mark consider him a yuppie sell-out. Pop tenor.

Citizens of Alphabet CityBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Parents of MarkBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

RogerMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MimiBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

JoanneBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Support Group attendeesBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

dMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities