Flash Theatre Productions is putting on a production of "RENT", a hard-hitting rock musical that takes place in New York's gritty alphabet city at the end of the millennium. The show follows a year in the lives of eight young bohemians as they struggle with homelessness, homosexuality, love, hate, AIDS, and death.
Rehearsals start September in Reseda, California. Performance dates TBA, mid-late December in North Hollywood.
Produced by Rowan Sutherland. This show is being put on as a fundraiser for the Keep A Child Alive Foundation, where all profits will go towards the KCA. There is no pay, however, this would be ideal for someone looking to build a resume or someone just looking to get involved with a show that supports a great cause.
The casting call is going to be held on Saturday, August 25th from 9AM-12:30 PM at TU Studios in North Hollywood. Please call (818) 564-7124 or email kena.rentproject@gmail.com for an audition appointment time.
T.U. Studios 10943 Camarillo St North Hollywood CA, 91602
Currently Seeking - - ROGER: Tenor, early 20's. A handsome, once successful but now struggling musician. He is an HIV+ ex-junkie who hopes to write one last meaningful song before he dies. Roger is having a hard time coping with the fact that he, along with many of the people he loves, are going to die long before they should. His girlfriend, April, killed herself after finding out they had HIV, and he has shut himself off from the world ever since, becoming cynical and angry. Roger is roommates with Mark. Caucasian. LEAD.
ANGEL: Tenor, often with falsetto, early 20's. A young, optimistic drag queen and street percussionist with AIDS. Angel is often described as the 'glue' that holds the friends together, and has a positive outlook on life and its problems, despite the hard hand he has been dealt. He is Collins' love interest. Generally portrayed Hispanic, must be athletic and able to dance in heels. LEAD. -
COLLINS: Baritone/tenor, early-mid 20's. A gay anarchist with AIDS. He is described by Mark as a "computer genius, teacher, and vagabond anarchist who ran naked through the Parthenon". Collins dreams of opening a restaurant in Santa Fe, where the problems in New York will not affect him and his friends. He was a roommate of Roger, Mark, Benny, and Maureen until he moved in with Angel. Generally portrayed African American. LEAD.
NEW YORKERS: AGES 20 AND UP. While there are only 8 main characters, there are many minor roles that play integral parts in the musical, such as Gordon, Mrs. Cohen, The Jeffersons, Alexi Darling, the Waiter, The Homeless Woman, The Preacher, Seasons of Love soloists, the Cops, Bohemians, Vendors, Homeless People, and the Life Support members, most of whom have solos and featured roles throughout the show. Strong backgrounds in song and dance are preferred.
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