The Intrepid Theatre presents...RENT
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Connor Klee
PLOT:
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today.
Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread of this groundbreaking musical.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1 selection from contemporary musical theatre or popular song
1 contemporary, dramatic or comedic monologue
SUNDAY, September 29 @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM
We are also accepting VIDEO SUBMISSIONS through Sept. 29
Email your submissions to [email protected]
Please note: RENT rehearsals will take place in Flint, and performances will be in Lansing. Rides to performances can be coordinated for Flint-based artists if needed.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14
Sunday, December 15
We invite actors of ALL ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders to audition! RENT is a story for everyone.
MARK COHEN A2 – G4
Filmmaker and video artist. Knee-deep in his own soul-searching. Typical young artist. A Bit of a nerd. He and Roger are roommates.
ROGER DAVIS F2 – A4
A Struggling musician and recovering drug addict. Battles with being HIV-positive. Roommates with Mark. Plays the guitar.
TOM COLLINS F#2 – A4
A computer genius and liberal professor. He is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Former loft roommate.
HIV-positive.
MIMI MARQUEZ Eb3 – E5
A stripper with drug addictions. Slender and sometimes sickly, she continues to live in the face of her progressing illness. HIV-positive.
ANGEL SCHUNARD C3 – A4
An eccentric street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. Becomes Tom’s partner.
HIV-positive.
JOANNE JEFFERSON G3 – E5
A public interest lawyer. She is smart, headstrong, and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen.
An unpredictably zany performance artist. She oozes sexuality and is a former loft roommate. Recently left Mark for Joanne.
MAUREEN JOHNSON C4 – F5
An unpredictably zany performance artist. She oozes sexuality and is a former loft roommate. Recently left Mark for Joanne.
BENJAMIN COFFIN III Bb2 – F#4
The Landlord of Mark and Roger’s building. A Former roommate in the loft, “Benny” traded in his personal morals for power and wealth.
PLUS 7 Ensemble Roles
AUDITION PACKET:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ds6RbwvBfAUsA0rWpCk8Tc9-lGxBJ93D/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114159560354073999561&rtpof=true&sd=true
Event Venue
2462 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48507-1301, United States
