More Info Released on RENT Open Call in New York
By: Robert Diamond Mar. 02, 2011
Producers Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon announced last week that the landmark musical Rent will open in a new, off-Broadway production on Thursday, August 11 at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, Between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Previews begin Thursday, July 14.
Rent, written by Jonathan Larson, will be directed by Michael Greif who directed the show's original off-Broadway and Broadway productions. The creative team will include choreographer Larry Keigwin; music supervisor Tim Weil; set designer Mark Wendland; costume designer Angela Wendt; lighting designer Kevin Adams; sound designer Brian Ronan; and casting director Telsey + Company.
Casting for this production begins immediately with open calls in New York on Friday, March 18, 11am - 2pm, at New World Stages, and in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 30, 1:30pm - 4:00pm at the Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Avenue. For more casting information and to enter an online auditions contest, please visit siteforrent.com.OFF BROADWAY
RENT – OPEN Auditions for Singers
Off-Broadway Production (Original Company)
Off-Broadway Category E contract; $957/week minimum
Producers: Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum and Allan S. Gordon
Composer/ Lyricist: Jonathan Larson
Director: Michael Greif
Choreographer: Lawrence Keigwin
Music Supervisor: Tim Weil
General Manager: John Corker
Casting: Telsey + Company / Bethany Knox
1st Rehearsal: 6/7/11. Runs: 7/14/11 – 8/11/11
OPEN Auditions for Singers (Equity and Non-Equity Performers)
Friday, March 18, 2011 at New World Stages
11 AM – 2 PM – male and female singers 340 West 50th Street
Sign in starts at 10 AM New York, NY
Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition.
Prepare 16 bars of contemporary rock, pop or gospel song to sing a cappella. Strictly no musical theater tunes. Also bring sheet music in case asked to sing with the accompanist.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together (snapshots are fine).
All ethnicities encouraged to attend.
SEEKING:
Ensemble Singers:Males and females, 20s. Seeking hip, authentic singers.
If you are unable to attend the auditions, you may mail picture and resume to:
RENT CASTING, 311 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10036
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