AUDITIONS NOTICE
RENT (SCHOOL EDITION)
Adapted from the original by Jonathan Larson
Directed By Lauren Moran Mills
Musically Directed by William Arnold
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Callbacks May 22, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
WHERE: The Rosen Theater at the Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive Wayne
973.595.0100 ext 257
The Wayne YMCA is excited to announce a casting call for teens ages 13-18 for the musical masterpiece RENT. Set in the East Village of NYC, RENT is about falling in love, finding your own voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it has become a pop culture phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
With permission from the Jonathan Larson Estate, the version of RENT has been adapted for uses in schools and other producing organizations. While retaining the dramatic intent of this groundbreaking musical, minimal changes have been made to language and one song (Contact) has been deleted.
Please note the musical deals with mature themes.
Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show and a 1-minute monologue.
REHEARSALS: Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM-9:00 PM starting June 3, Some Saturdays.
PERFORMANCES: July 26, 27, 28.
Call Meryl Budnick at 973.595.0100 ext 257 for an audition slot and pricing.
