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'Rent' Audition Information Sheet
You will need to prepare your own song. There will be no dance audition. Be prepared for the possibility of some cold characterisation work.
Mark Cohen - 20-30 - Baritone
Nice clarity of voice
Range to F
Awkward - cool geek
Observer
Move well, Tango (would be an advantage)
Characterisation:
Mark is based on the author of Rent Jonathan Larson. The entire show is seen through Mark's eyes, which is aided by the fact that Mark is a budding video journalist. Mark is incredibly gregarious and well liked by the entire community of friends yet the intensity of his relationships is somewhat removed from the cast as the observer of the life around him.
Roger Davis - 20-30 - Tenor
Strong rock voice
Range to A
guitar playing is desired
Characterisation:
Roger is somewhat tortured by his past experiences. His need to write one great song is based around his desire to achieve something profound in his remaining time on earth. In Mimi he finds his muse but he is challenged by his deep emotional connection to her given that he feels his time is limited and his ignorance of what connects them.
Tom Collins - 25-40 - Bass-Baritone
Smooth soulful voice
Characterisation:
Tom Collins is a lecturer in philosophy and as such is a deep thinker. He is older and somewhat more experienced than the rest of the community of friends. He has an integrity and generosity of spirit that gives him a certain presence on stage and is what draws Angel to him almost immediately. His love is intense but well grounded.
Benny - 25 - 35 - Baritone
Smooth clear voice
Characterisation:
Benny is an opportunist. He has a brilliant mind but is limited by his need to take the easy way out. Benny is a salesman first and foremost and has the ability to smooth talk his way into and out of anything. However there is something about him that makes people feel slightly uncomfortable
Joanne - 25-40 - Alto Mezzo
Strong singer - rough
Dancing scene - tango (desirable only)
Characterisation:
Joanne is somewhat removed from the community given that she is not in any way bohemian. However she is fascinated by the creative freedom that the community of friends have in their artistic endeavors. It is something that she is trying to achieve but cannot quite let go of her upbringing and education. What really connects her to those around her is her social conscience.
Angel - 20-35 - Baritone - Tenor with falsetto
Lyrical
Characterisation:
Angel is the glue that binds the community of friends together, he is instantly loveable. Despite the fact that Angel is flamboyant and eccentric at times there is an authenticity to him that carries his relationship with Collins. The audience cannot doubt that Angel loves Collins intensely. This is a huge challenge to any actor as they will need to be both light and comic and intense and dramatic.
Mimi - 18-25 - Soprano - top A
Sexually attractive and aware
Dancing - stripper
Characterisation:
Mimi is determined to make the most of every second she has yet the harsh reality of her life forces her to seek escapism through her addiction. She is smokingly hot and oozes sexuality. Like Roger though she is burdened by her condition and her past. She is very attracted to Roger because she knows what they share.
Maureen - 20 - 30 - Metzo
Strong voice with the ability to belt.
Can be rough around the edges
Sexually attractive and aware. Flirtatious
Moves well
Characterisation:
Maureen is a Diva first and foremost. She is emotionally manipulative and uses this to her advantage as often as she can. She loves attention and whilst she wants the security of a relationship she desires freedom and attention from as many people as possible. Maureen gains her self esteem from the approval of others, which is what has drawn her to performance art.
Minor Roles
Mrs Cohen
Steve
Gordon
Ally
Pam
Paul
Alexi Darling
Homeless Man 1-7
Squeegeeman
Police Officers
Blanket person
Vendor 1,2
The Man
Coast Vendor
Maureen Backup Singers
Restaurant Man
Soloist 1,2
Pastor
Roger's Mum and Dad
Mimi's Mum
Junkies
Ages are an indication only.
Due to the content of this show there will be no cast members under the age of 16.
If you have any further questions please email the Director, Kelly Horrigan, at auditions@bmsi.org.au
Mark Cohen - 20-30 - Baritone
Nice clarity of voice
Range to F
Awkward - cool geek
Observer
Move well, Tango (would be an advantage)
Characterisation:
Mark is based on the author of Rent Jonathan Larson. The entire show is seen through Mark's eyes, which is aided by the fact that Mark is a budding video journalist. Mark is incredibly gregarious and well liked by the entire community of friends yet the intensity of his relationships is somewhat removed from the cast as the observer of the life around him.
Roger Davis - 20-30 - Tenor
Strong rock voice
Range to A
guitar playing is desired
Characterisation:
Roger is somewhat tortured by his past experiences. His need to write one great song is based around his desire to achieve something profound in his remaining time on earth. In Mimi he finds his muse but he is challenged by his deep emotional connection to her given that he feels his time is limited and his ignorance of what connects them.
Tom Collins - 25-40 - Bass-Baritone
Smooth soulful voice
Characterisation:
Tom Collins is a lecturer in philosophy and as such is a deep thinker. He is older and somewhat more experienced than the rest of the community of friends. He has an integrity and generosity of spirit that gives him a certain presence on stage and is what draws Angel to him almost immediately. His love is intense but well grounded.
Benny - 25 - 35 - Baritone
Smooth clear voice
Characterisation:
Benny is an opportunist. He has a brilliant mind but is limited by his need to take the easy way out. Benny is a salesman first and foremost and has the ability to smooth talk his way into and out of anything. However there is something about him that makes people feel slightly uncomfortable
Joanne - 25-40 - Alto Mezzo
Strong singer - rough
Dancing scene - tango (desirable only)
Characterisation:
Joanne is somewhat removed from the community given that she is not in any way bohemian. However she is fascinated by the creative freedom that the community of friends have in their artistic endeavors. It is something that she is trying to achieve but cannot quite let go of her upbringing and education. What really connects her to those around her is her social conscience.
Angel - 20-35 - Baritone - Tenor with falsetto
Lyrical
Characterisation:
Angel is the glue that binds the community of friends together, he is instantly loveable. Despite the fact that Angel is flamboyant and eccentric at times there is an authenticity to him that carries his relationship with Collins. The audience cannot doubt that Angel loves Collins intensely. This is a huge challenge to any actor as they will need to be both light and comic and intense and dramatic.
Mimi - 18-25 - Soprano - top A
Sexually attractive and aware
Dancing - stripper
Characterisation:
Mimi is determined to make the most of every second she has yet the harsh reality of her life forces her to seek escapism through her addiction. She is smokingly hot and oozes sexuality. Like Roger though she is burdened by her condition and her past. She is very attracted to Roger because she knows what they share.
Maureen - 20 - 30 - Metzo
Strong voice with the ability to belt.
Can be rough around the edges
Sexually attractive and aware. Flirtatious
Moves well
Characterisation:
Maureen is a Diva first and foremost. She is emotionally manipulative and uses this to her advantage as often as she can. She loves attention and whilst she wants the security of a relationship she desires freedom and attention from as many people as possible. Maureen gains her self esteem from the approval of others, which is what has drawn her to performance art.
Minor Roles
Mrs Cohen
Steve
Gordon
Ally
Pam
Paul
Alexi Darling
Homeless Man 1-7
Squeegeeman
Police Officers
Blanket person
Vendor 1,2
The Man
Coast Vendor
Maureen Backup Singers
Restaurant Man
Soloist 1,2
Pastor
Roger's Mum and Dad
Mimi's Mum
Junkies
Ages are an indication only.
Due to the content of this show there will be no cast members under the age of 16.
If you have any further questions please email the Director, Kelly Horrigan, at auditions@bmsi.org.au