The Company Theatre in Norwell, MA invites you to audition for their production of RENT!
Auditions are Sunday, January 5 at 1:00pm with callbacks on Monday, January 6 in the evening.
Please prepare 16 - 32 bars of a song from the show or in a similar style to sing for your audition. If you sing something that's not in the show, bring a copy of your sheet music for the accompanist with the starting/stopping points clearly marked.
You do not need to bring a resume or head shot with you, but please be sure to fill out the online audition form in advance.
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to individuals of all races, all ethnicities, all gender identities, and abilities to audition. We believe that the arts should be a reflection of the diverse world we live in, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all performers. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and levels of experience to come and audition. So whether you’re a seasoned actor or new to the stage, we welcome you!
Below find information about rehearsals, and production dates. For more information please visit
companytheatre.com/auditions
Rehearsals:
January 9 - February 27
Mondays & Thursdays 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Sundays 1:00PM - 6:00 PM
Dress Rehearsals:
February 28 7:00PM - 10:00PM
March 2 1:00PM - 9:30PM
March 3, 4, 5, & 6 - 7:00PM - 10:30PM
Performance Dates:
March 7 - 23
THU., FRI., SAT. AT 7:30PM, SUN. AT 3:00PM
Show Description
Experience a year in the lives of a vibrant group of youthful Bohemian artists and musicians as they navigate the challenges of survival, creativity, and love in New York’s Lower East Side. RENT is a powerful story of finding your voice, seizing the moment, and embracing love. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT has become a cultural touchstone, captivating audiences with its electrifying music and timeless message that resonates across generations.
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Roger Davis - A struggling musician and former drug addict. He is reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. Roommates with Mark in the loft and battles with being HIV-positive.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F2
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Mark Cohen - Filmmaker and video artist. Knee deep in his own soul-searching, Mark is the typical young artist. He and Roger are roommates in the loft. A bit of a nerd.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
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Tom Collins - A computer genius and liberal professor. He is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Used to be a roommate in the loft and is HIV-positive.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
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Benjamin Coffin III - The landlord of Mark and Roger's apartment building. A former roommate in the loft, Benny traded in his personal morals for power and wealth.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
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Joanne Jefferson - A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. She is smart and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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Angel Dumott Schunard - The eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. He becomes Tom's lover.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
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Mimi Marquez - An HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Slender and sickly, she conceals it all at her job in the local strip club. She lives in the same building as the loft.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 21
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
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Maureen Johnson - An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for Joanne.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
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Ensemble
Homeless Men & Women; Junkies, Parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson); Support Group (Steve, Gordon)
For more information on The Company Theatre please visit
companytheatre.com
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