Casting Teen Performers for "Rent" Play

A musician and singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. He has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He shares a loft with his roommate Mark in an abandoned space. His musical style resembles a young Kurt Cobain and/or Lenny Kravitz. Vocal range: F2 to A4.

A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He feels a strong connection with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often feels like he's on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but wants to understand his responsibility to himself and his community. Vocal range: A2 to G4

A vibrant street musician who radiates light. Angel moves through the world as a gender non-conforming person living with HIV. Angel possesses an incredible spirit and a gift for inspiring human connection, all while being a street fashion icon. Angel is magnetic and lives for the moment. They quickly meet and become Tom Collins’ partner, a connection that brings Angel into the chosen family group. Their artistry is similar to that of Prince, young RuPaul, and Grace Jones. Vocal range: C3 to A4.

A proud Afro-Latinx dancer who lives in the moment. She struggles with drug addiction and lives with HIV. As a young woman on a journey to discover herself and her purpose, her addiction and her goals often conflict. She eagerly tries to make the best of life in any way she can. Living in the same building as Roger and Mark, Mimi meets their friend group through an unexpected romantic connection to Roger, which forever changes her through this chosen family. Vocal range: C4 to F5.

A performance artist who is always angry and ready to fight. She is full of good intentions and rebellious energy, which she channels into her art, regardless of the medium. Maureen is a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins, and Benny. She completes her chosen family, filling the space with intoxicating energy saturated with sexual vitality. Maureen is queer and openly dating Joanne after recently breaking up with Mark. Vocal range: C4 to F5.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Mark’s mom and others. This track is also very movement/dance-forward.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Mr. Jefferson, “Seasons of Love” Soloist #2, a pastor, and others.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Mrs. Jefferson (Joanne’s mom), “Seasons of Love” Soloist #1, woman with bags, and others.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Gordon, The Man, Mr. Grey, and others.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Steve (“Will I” soloist), man with squeegee, a waiter, and others.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Paul, a police officer, and others. This track is also very movement/dance-forward.

This track is proposed to play multiple people within the world, including Alexi Darling, Roger’s mom, and others.