::AUDITION NOTICE:::
Opera Wyoming is holding auditions for:
Jonathan Larson's “Rent”
 

Directed by Steven Spicher
Choreographed by Aaron Wood

Music Direction by Emily Quintana

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 15-24

Auditions: Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th 5-8 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Location: The Lyric, 230 W Yellowstone Hwy, Casper, WY 82601
Sign up for a time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eafae2fa1f5cf8-rent
 

PLEASE PREPARE:

Please sing a one-minute cut of a song in the style of the show. Selections from the show are okay! Bring prepared sheet music. A piano accompanist will be available. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move.

If you are auditioning for the role of Mark or Roger, please prepare the opening number, "Rent". Music will be provided for you to learn when you sign up for an audition. You may be asked to learn a cut of a song for callbacks.

Character Breakdown: 
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. The actor playing this role must be a good actor and an excellent singer with a rock edge. Guitar skills are desired, but are not required.
Gender: male
Vocal range: Rock Tenor
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F2

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. The actor playing this role must be a strong singer and actor. He dances the Tango with Joanne, so good movement skills are also required.
Gender: male
Vocal range: Tenor
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

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. The actor playing this role must be an excellent singer and actor who is comfortable with same sex-physical intimacy.
Gender: male
Vocal range: Baritone
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F#2

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. The actor playing this role must be a good singer and actor.
Gender: male
Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2

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. The actress playing this role must be an excellent singer and a good actress. She must be comfortable with same sex-physical intimacy. Since she dances the tango with Mark, good movement skills are also required.
Gender: female
Vocal range: Soprano Belt
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

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. The actor playing this role must be an excellent actor, singer, and mover. He must be comfortable with same-sex physical intimacy and a drag queen persona, including dancing in heels. Percussionist skills desired but not required.
Gender: male
Vocal Range: Tenor with falsetto
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3

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. The actress playing this role must be a strong singer, dancer, and exceptional actress. She must be able to convincingly portray the struggles of heroin addiction, sexual promiscuity, and HIV/AIDS, while still maintaining the optimism of youth.
Gender: female
Vocal range: Mezzo
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Maureen Johnson
An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for Joanne. The actress playing this role must be an excellent singer and actress. She must be comfortable with same-sex physical intimacy.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Ensemble
Homeless Men & Women; Junkies, Parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson); Support Group (Steve, Gordon)
 

NOTICES:

• At this time, as an amateur theater company, all roles are accepted on a volunteer basis. If you are offered a role and live outside of the Casper area, housing and a per diem will be provided.

• RENT features many adult themes, including sex, drug use, profanity, and same-sex intimacy. Due to the adult nature of RENT, all actors must be over 18 at the time of auditions.

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For any questions or clarification please Email: info@operawyoming.org or call 307-333-1688.

Rent is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 

Upcoming Opportunities
 

To submit your materials, or to ask a question, email us at info@operawyoming.org or use the button below.

Instrumentalists

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Volunteers

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Directors

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Singer/Actor Auditions

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Designers

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