[SOME] THEATRE COMPANY

Please note: This is an adult show, Rated R - casting 18+ -- if you are under 18 and have any questions please message us - sometheatrecompanyme@gmail.com

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We are actively seeking performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities for all roles. We are committed to open auditioning for actors of all races, ethnicities, national origins, gender identities or expressions, body types and abilities.​

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** All roles - you must be comfortable with the show material, and be familiar with the song "Contact." All actors must be comfortable with physically interacting with other actors. The roles of Maureen, Joanne, Angel and Collins are all members of the LGBTQ community,  if auditioning for any of the above listed roles, you should be comfortable with same sex physical intimacy.

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Leads and Supporting Roles:

Roger Davis

Mark Cohen

Mimi Marquez 

Angel Schunard

Tom Collins

Maureen Johnson

Joanne Jefferson

Benny

 

Ensemble Roles:

Man 1 - Homeless Man/Mr. Jefferson/*Seasons of Love solo/Pastor

Man 2 - Gordan/ The Man (Drug Dealer)

Man 3 - Steve/*Will I solo/Squeegee Man/Waiter 

Man 4 - Paul/ Restaurant Guy

Woman 1 - Mrs. Jefferson/Ali/Blanket Person/Mimi's Mother

Woman 2 - Mark's Mom/Pam/*Seasons of Love solo

Woman 3 -  Sue/Alexi Darling/Roger's Mother  .

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Roger - A musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his deceased former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft space. 

*Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a man.  

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Mark Cohen - A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but desires to understand his responsibility to himself and his community. 

*Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a man. 

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Tom Collins - A professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins is smart, caring, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allows him to invite his friends to examine personal accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with HIV.  

*Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a man.  

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Benjamin Coffin III - Mark and Roger's landlord and former roommate. Benny struggles to find connection with his former chosen family. He is constantly battling being a friend while pleasing his new in-laws. In spite of being seen as a sell out, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community. 

 *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a man.  

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Joanne Jefferson - A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a conservative upper-class family. As an out and proud lesbian, she demands her own liberation. She is smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. 

 *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a woman.  

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Angel Dumott Schunard - A vibrant street musician who radiates light! Angel moves through the world as a gendernonconforming human who is also living with HIV. Angel has an incredible spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion icon. Angel is rooted in living for the moment. Angel meets and swiftly becomes Tom Collins’ partner, a connection that brings Angel into the chosen family group. Angel is the heart of the show. 

 *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are strongly encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies/moves within multiple gender representations.  

Looking to cast BIPOC

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Mimi Marquez  - A dancer and sex worker, Mimi is a drug addict who is living with HIV. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Mimi’s addiction and intentions are often at odds. She desperately tries to make the best of life in whatever way she can. Living in the same building as Roger and Mark, Mimi meets the friend group through her unexpected romantic connection to Roger and is forever changed by this chosen family. 

 *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a woman.  

Looking to cast BIPOC

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Maureen Johnson - A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of wellintended passion and anarchist energies of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. She’s a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. She completes the chosen family rounding out the space with intoxicating energy dripping with sexualized vigor. Maureen is dating Joanne after recently breaking up with Mark. Bursting with confidence and a vivacious spirit, Maureen navigates how to be a less self-centered human that is accountable for their actions. 

 *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies as a woman.  

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The Ensemble is incredibly valuable and provides the foundation and full structure that holds and supports the stories Rent has to share. 

  *Gender-Nonconforming/Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for any and all of the roles below with the understanding that there are individual characters that may identify as male/female.

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PLEASE PREPARE THESE SELECTIONS FOR THE ROLES YOURE INTERESTED IN.

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No sheet music will be provided. Please come knowing the lyrics to the songs you are going to sing.

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Maureen - Take me or Leave me, and, Over the moon

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Joann - Take me or leave me

Mark - La Vie Bohème

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Roger - One Song Glory

Mimi - Out tonight

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Angel - Today 4 U

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Collins - I'll Cover you Reprise

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Benny - Any of the above

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Ensemble - Any of the above

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CALLBACK SONGS TO LEARN

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Mimi and Roger - Light my Candle

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Mark and Joann - Tango: Maureen

Collins and Angel - I'll Cover you

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Joann and Maureen - Take me or leave me

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Roger and Mark - What you own

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​Light my candle - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOQa6qftDZg&list=PLAhFaCMjP9FMmeYEqkK76TMUAQwzYPUjj&index=6

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One Song Glory - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-ODeAoZJg&list=PLAhFaCMjP9FMmeYEqkK76TMUAQwzYPUjj&index=5

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Take me or Leave Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kChzgo2wb1Y

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La Vie Boheme -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wJTlW-f0fw

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Out Tonight -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK862CM9vK4

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Today 4 U - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O26o_JE81t4

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I'll Cover you Reprise -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpNLkSsDGNM

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Tango Maureen -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKvjvUfuwIE

I'll Cover You - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXppMu_eK7g

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