<div dir="ltr"><span style="background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0)">The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga announces their auditions for Jonathan Larson’s RENT. <br><br>Directed by: JJ Buechner<br>Musical Director: Carol Hawks<br>Choreographer: Vivian Hwang<br><br>Set
in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love,
finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the TONY Award for
Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop
cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with
audiences of all ages.<br><br>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 to this groundbreaking musical.<br><br>Audition dates are <a>Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00pm</a>. Sign in starts <a>at 6:45</a>. Please bring 16 measures of an upbeat Broadway or Pop Song. No accapella singing. We will have a call back <a>on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00pm</a> IF NEEDED. Video auditions will not be accepted and there will be no alternate auditions. If you are auditioning for the role of Roger and you play the guitar please bring it to auditions.<br><br>Auditions will be held at The Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Any questions please email <a href="mailto:localactorsguild@gmail.com" target="_blank">localactorsguild@gmail.com</a>. <br><br>Show dates are <a>August 7</a>, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16. Rehearsals will begin in early June and will be Sunday, Monday & Wednesday evenings in Saratoga.<br><br>Available Roles: Please note the ages of the characters are not set in stone. <br><br>ANGEL
DUMOTT SCHUNARD The eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen
with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. He becomes
Tom's lover. <br>Male, 20-30 yrs old <br>Range: C3 - A4 <br><br>BENJAMIN
COFFIN III The landlord of Mark and Roger's apartment building. A
former roommate in the loft, Benny traded in his personal morals for
power and wealth. <br>Male, 25-35 yrs old <br>Range: Bb2 - F#4 <br><br>JOANNE
JEFFERSON A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. She is smart
and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous
relationship with Maureen. <br>Female, 25-40 yrs old <br>Range: G3 - E5 <br><br>MARK
COHEN Filmmaker and video artist. Knee deep in his own soul-searching,
Mark is the typical young artist. He and Roger are roommates in the
loft. A bit of a nerd. <br>Male, 20-30 yrs old <br>Range: A2 - G4 <br><br>MAUREEN
JOHNSON An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes
sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for
Joanne. <br>Female, 20-25 yrs old <br>Range: C4 - F5 <br><br>ROGER
DAVIS A struggling musician and former drug addict. He is reminiscent of
Kurt Cobain. Roommates with Mark in the loft and battles with being
HIV-positive. Plays guitar in the show<br>Male, 20-25 yrs old <br>Range: F2 - A4 <br><br>TOM
COLLINS A computer genius and liberal professor. He is a nurturer with a
smooth and relaxed disposition. Used to be a roommate in the loft and
is HIV-positive. <br>Male, 25-35 yrs old <br>Range: F#2 - A4<br><br>ENSEMBLE - HOMELESS MEN & WOMEN; JUNKIES, PARENTS (MRS. COHEN, MR. & MRS. JEFFERSON); SUPPORT GROUP (STEVE, GORDON) <br><br>*Please note: the role of Mimi has been cast</span></div>