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***AUDITIONS*** Monday 13th July 2009 from 6pm onwards & Wednesday 15th July 2009 from 7pm onwards at Sturton Street Church Hall, Cambridge Auditions will be held on an individual basis, and need to be booked in advance. To let us know what time you’d prefer, call HELEN on 07785 238941, or click the CONTACT US link at the top of the page. For the audition you will need to sing a song appropriate to the character or characters you would like to be considered for. You can sing a song from the show (see a list of songs we have the music for below), or bring something you are comfortable with (sheet music or backing tracks are fine). You may be asked to read from the script, or do some movement if it is appropriate. You’ll also be given the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. GOOD LUCK, and we look forward to meeting you! Below is a list of characters from the show and a little about them, including the songs we have the music for at the audition. Rent is most definitely an ensemble piece and it’s essential that the whole company work well together and bring enthusiasm and commitment to every rehearsal. The show is almost completely sung through, and there will be plenty of opportunities for every cast member to shine! If you are having fun on stage, then the audience won’t be able to resist having a great time. At times sad and emotional, the evocative plot is equally entertaining and uplifting, with a constant underlying message of hope and love.
Set in New York in 1989, it is a poignant piece, following the story of a group of people, their friends, relationships, and changing fortunes, struggling in times of financial hardship and health problems. For more information, as well as sound clips and pictures from the broadway production, visit the official site www.siteforrent.com MALE CHARACTERS: Roger Davis : mid - late twenties, song-writer and musician. He is struggling to come to terms with life after his girlfriend commits suicide when she discovers they are both HIV+. He is roommates with Mark, and falls for Mimi. (Another Day, One Song Glory, Rent, What You Own, Your Eyes) Mark Cohen : mid - late twenties, film-maker with ideals of bohemien art. He is roommates with Roger and is Maureen's ex-boyfriend. He is our narrator of sorts and we live parts of the story through him. (Halloween, Rent, What You Own) Tom Collins : mid - late twenties, computer genius and philosopher, HIV+. His friendship with Roger and Mark is almost one of an older brother, and falls deeply in love with Angel. He is gay, but is more masculine that Angel and is lost when he dies. (I’ll Cover You, Santa Fe) Benjamin Coffin III (Benny) : mid twenties - mid thirties, used to room with Mark, Collins and Maureen, now owns the building they live in and wants to evict them to replace it with a CyberArts studio – he married into money but has an affair with Mimi. He likes to think he is suave and sophisticated now that he can afford a range rover! (Seasons of Love) Angel Schunard : early - mid twenties, he is a street drummer transvestite with lots of style and a big heart. He dies from HIV which affects the other characters greatly as he has become a mother figure to them,.He is a good dancer, vivacious, bubbly, and fun-loving. (I’ll Cover You) FEMALE CHARACTERS: Mimi Marquez : 19 years old, she’s very confident and flirtacious but is also vulnerable and finds It impossible to give up being a drug addict. She is a club dancer who is HIV+, and falls in love with Roger. (Another Day, Out Tonight, Without You) Joanne Jefferson : mid twenties to mid thirties, she is a public interest lawyer, Maureen's lover, confident, more wealthy than most of the others, and struggles to keep control over Maureen while she worries about Maureen’s constant flirting with others. (Take Me or Leave Me) Maureen Johnson : mid - late twenties, performance artist who is battling with Benny to save the building where she performs. She is Joanne’s lover and is extremely egotistic and self centred and is aware of her attractiveness to others. (Take Me or Leave Me) The other characters of both sexes include Roger’s Mom, Mark’s Mom, Mimi’s Mom, Joanne’s Mom and Dad, an HIV+ support group, cops, junkies, christmas carolers, waters and others. The song SEASON OF LOVE is sung by the full cast, so if you aren’t auditioning for a specific part, you are welcome to try it out. |
