Singing Audition for "Rent" the Musical

Audition for "Rent" the musical. Casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical. Rate: This Playhouse is a community theater and does not pay actors. Additional info: Seeking strong singers for both lead and ensemble roles. All backgrounds are welcome—8 ensemble roles are available, in addition to the named characters. Audition Process: Prepare a Song: Choose a song from our list based on the role you’re auditioning for. Ensemble auditions should prepare "Seasons of Love." All roles require strong vocal ability. Dance Audition: After your vocal audition, you’ll have a short dance audition. Mic Audition: Auditions will use handheld mics, as this will be part of staging concept. Show Dates: November 1-17, 2024 [Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 2 pm, additional performance Saturday November 16 at 8 pm] If you are interested, please apply.