CENTERstage Productions announces auditions for Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This story is about love, creating art, and how to live and embrace life in the face of loss and many obstacles.
Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm
Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm
Callbacks by invitation Thursday, October 20th at 7pm
*May include light movement so please be prepared to move
Presented by: CENTERstage Productions
Director and Choreographer: Tamara Cacchione
Musical Director: Karen Sheehy
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Performance Dates: January 6 - 22, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm
Seeking: Singers/dancers/actors of all ethnicities, gender-identities, and ages who are ready to commit to bringing to life the world of the characters.
Prepare/Bring: 16-32 bars of a song, something in the style of Rent preferred if possible, but any song is welcome! Sheet music if you have it available although acapella is welcome as well.
Questions: Contact Tamara (they/them) at tkcacchione@gmail.com
Casting Breakdown:
MARK COHEN: Baritone/Second Tenor. A filmmaker who has left behind his affluent upbringing to pursue his craft.
ROGER DAVIS: Rock Tenor. In recovery from addiction, searching for answers through one last song.
MIMI MARQUEZ: Raw voice with high belt. Vulnerable and brave young woman who is struggling with drug addiction.
TOM COLLINS: Baritone. Former roommate of Mark, Roger, and Benny.
BENNY: Baritone/second tenor. Went to college with Mark. Lived with Roger, Collins, Maureen and Mark. Married into a wealthy family.
ANGEL: High tenor with good falsetto. Outgoing, flamboyant, honest and caring individual living on the New York Streets with AIDS.
MAUREEN JOHNSON: Large vocal range. A performance artist who may not realize how her actions are effecting those who love her.
JOANNE JEFFERSON: Pop belt. Harvard grad with affluent upbringing. Has an insecure relationship with Maureen.
ENSEMBLE (all ages, races): Great actors/singers who move well to play various characters including: Joanne’s Dad/Mom, Mark’s & Roger’s Mom, Life Support Group, Squeegee Man, Seasons of Love Soloist, and more.
We strongly encourage persons of color and LBGTQ+ persons to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
*All persons working at The CENTER, in any capacity, must provide proof of vaccination or submit to a weekly COVID-19 test.