Town & Country Players is thrilled to announce auditions for RENT
Town & Country Players Theater is seeking actors and vocalists 18+ of all races, gender identities, abilities,and body types and ages (must be over 18) for our Spring production of RENT. Town & Country Players is a community volunteer led organization. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN, NON-UNION AND UNPAID. This is a Non-Equity production.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Originally produced in New York by New York Theater Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Alan S. Gordon and New York theater Workshop
Director: Paul Pride
Producer: Alyssa Moore
Assistant Producer: Brandon Bacorn
Musical Director: Mindy Rubinlicht
Choreographer: Marissa Miller
Performance Dates:
April 17, 18, 24, 25 & May 1, 2 at 8:00pm
April 19, 25, 26 & May 2 at 2:00pm
Acting/Vocal/Choreography Auditions:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday, December 5, 2025: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Callbacks (Invitation Only):
Sunday, December 7, 2025: 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Town and Country Players Theater
4158 York Rd.
Buckingham, PA 18912
https://www.townandcountryplayers.org
Audition Iformation:
Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater or rock/pop song in the style of the show. You must provide sheet music for the accompanist. A Cappella and Tracked Auditions are discouraged.
Please review and prepare one or two of the character sides available in the Audition Packet that will be emailed to you upon successfully registering for an audition slot, as you may be asked to sing/read for the character(s) you would most like to be considered for. PLEASE NOTE that the Audition Packet will also be utilized during the call back process.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for a movement/dance combo .
Please register for an audition slot using the link below. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early for your audition.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A4AA2CA3F5C43-59155204-rent
After signing up for a slot, you will be emailed the Audition Form and Audition Packet. Please make sure the form is completed prior to your audition date.
Please bring a headshot/photo and resume to your audition.
Any questions? Please email Producer (Alyssa Moore) at [email protected].
***PLEASE NOTE: IF CAST, ADULTS (18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER) WILL BE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR AND PROVIDE A PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PRODUCTION***
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/keep-kids-safe/child-abuse-clearances/pa-child-abuse-history-clearance
Important Production Dates:
First Read Thru – TBD (week of 12/8 or 12/15)
Rehearsal Process - January 2026 - April 2026
Conflicts are not permitted after March 29, 2026 (please note - rehearsals will not be held April 3-5)
Designer Run - Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sitzprobe/Runs - April 6-10, 2026
Tech – Saturday, April 11, 2026: ALL DAY
Tech – Sunday, April 12, 2026: ALL DAY
Full Dress Rehearsal – Monday, April 13, 2026: 6:00PM – 10:30PM
Full Dress Rehearsal – Tuesday, April 14, 2026: 6:00PM – 10:30PM
Full Dress Rehearsal – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: 6:00PM - 10:30PM
Strike - Sunday, May 3, 2026: 9:00am-12:00PM
About the Show:
Rent is a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson that redefined modern musical theater. Set in New York City’s East Village in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the story follows a group of young artists, musicians, and dreamers as they navigate love, loss, poverty, and the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent is a powerful and heartfelt celebration of life, friendship, and the enduring spirit of a community facing adversity. With an electrifying rock score and iconic songs like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me,” Rent continues to inspire audiences with its message of hope, inclusion, and living without regret.
This production invites performers of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to be part of a story that honors diversity, resilience, and the importance of chosen family.
A NOTE ABOUT STAGE INTIMACY
"Rent" is a show set in the early years of the AIDS epidemic, and includes hard conversations about drug use and sexual contact. Our production staff includes an intimacy coordinator to navigate these discussions and inform our staging and choreographic choices. Please read the descriptions of the characters carefully when determining which roles you would consider, and audition with the knowledge that physical contact, intimate and sexual touch, stage kissing, revealing costume choices, and talk about sexual and drug-related subject matter is necessary for the presentation of this show. No one will be asked at auditions to make physical contact or perform intimate scenes, but we ask that all auditioners come informed about the content of the show. As a cast and production team, we will do the work in rehearsals to create and evolve our collaborative, informed, consensual, safe, and truthful telling of this story.
Character Descriptions/Breakdown:
Mark Cohen
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Tenor (A2–G4)
A struggling documentary filmmaker; the narrator of the story. Mark is introspective, witty, and often the observer of the group. He is dealing with his ex-girlfriend Maureen leaving him for another woman and searching for his place in the world.
Roger Davis
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Rock Tenor (A2–A4)
A former rock musician, now a withdrawn and brooding songwriter. Roger is HIV-positive and struggling to write one last great song while coping with past trauma and the possibility of new love. Requires stage kissing
Mimi Márquez
Age: 18–25, Vocal Range: Soprano with strong belt (F#3–C5)
A dancer who works at a nightclub. Mimi is bold, flirtatious, and full of life, but also battling addiction and living with HIV. She’s drawn to Roger and hides a vulnerable, hopeful side. Requires stage kissing and revealing costume choices
Tom Collins
Age: 20s–40s, Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (F#2–A4)
A computer genius and anarchist who returns to New York after being expelled from MIT. Warm-hearted and idealistic, Collins is HIV-positive and falls in love with Angel. Requires stage kissing
Angel Dumott Schunard
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Tenor with falsetto (C3–A4)
A gender-nonconforming drag performer and street percussionist with a generous spirit and contagious joy. Angel is HIV-positive and forms a deep bond with Collins. Requires strong stage presence and dance ability. Requires stage kissing
Maureen Johnson
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano with strong belt (A3–F5)
A bold, theatrical performance artist who is charismatic, confident, and unpredictable. Maureen is Mark’s ex and Joanne’s current girlfriend. Requires strong comedic timing and vocal power. Requires stage kissing and revealing costume choices
Joanne Jefferson
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3–E5)
A public interest lawyer from a wealthy background. Joanne is intelligent, grounded, and driven, but often finds herself caught in Maureen’s chaos. Strong harmonies and a commanding presence are essential.**Requires stage kissing**
Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III
Age: 20s–30s, Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (Bb2–F#4)
Former roommate and friend turned landlord. Benny has married into wealth and now represents the forces of gentrification. Though seemingly antagonistic, he has complex motivations.
Ensemble
Various Ages, Strong singers and movers of all types.
The ensemble plays multiple roles including homeless individuals, artists, vendors, support group members, and more. Excellent opportunity for featured solos and character work. Some roles may require stage kissing and/or revealing costume choices
Please register for an audition slot using the link below. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes early for your audition.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A4AA2CA3F5C43-59155204-rent
After signing up for a slot, you will be emailed the Audition Form and Audition Packet. Please make sure the form is completed prior to your audition date.
Please bring a headshot/photo and resume to your audition.
Any questions? Please email Producer (Alyssa Moore) at [email protected].
