Presented by The Ghostlight Players
📅 Audition Dates:
➡️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM
➡️ Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
(Please choose one day to attend)
Location:
Kendrick Recreation Center
5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Sign up for an audition slot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AF28A5F8CF8-60200537-rent
Video auditions will not be accepted at this time.
Set in New York City’s East Village during the height of the AIDS crisis, RENT follows a group of young artists and friends struggling to create, love, and survive — without selling out. This rock opera, inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, celebrates chosen family, resilience, and the power of love in the face of loss.
Featuring iconic songs like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me,” this groundbreaking musical continues to inspire audiences to live with passion and without regret.
What to Prepare:
32-bar vocal selection from a contemporary rock musical.
Choose a piece that showcases who YOU are as a performer.
If auditioning for a specific role, your song should be in the vocal range of that character.
Do not sing a song from Rent.
Callbacks (By Invitation Only)
Monday, January 26, 2026
Callbacks will include:
Vocal selections from the show for specific roles.
A possible short dance/movement combination – please dress comfortably.
A brief cold reading from the script may also be requested.
Rehearsals Begins: January 28, 2026
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:00–8:30 PM
📅 Saturdays: 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Kendrick Recreation Center
Tech Week: Week of May 4, 2026
Performances:
Friday, May 8 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
If you have conflicts during tech week or performance dates, please refrain from auditioning.
All cast members will assist with set load-in and load-out during tech week.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
The roles of Maureen, Joanne, Angel, and Collins are written as LGBTQ+ characters.
Those auditioning should be comfortable with same-sex physical intimacy.
Only performers 18 years and older will be considered.
Character Breakdown
MARK COHEN -Tenor (C#3–G4) | Stage age: early–late 20s
ROGER DAVIS - Rock Tenor (B2–A4) | Stage age: mid 20s–early 30s
MIMI MARQUEZ - Alto (F#3–E5) | Stage age: late teens–early 20s
BENNY COFFIN III - Tenor (Eb3–F4) | Stage age: 20s–30s
MAUREEN JOHNSON - Soprano Belt (C4–F5) | Stage age: 20s–30s
JOANNE JEFFERSON - Soprano Belt (Bb3–E5) | Stage age: mid 20s–early 30s
TOM COLLINS -Bass/Baritone (F#2–A4) | Stage age: mid 20s–late 30s
ANGEL SCHUNARD - Tenor w/ Falsetto (C3–A4) | Stage age: early–late 20s
Ensemble / Swings include:
Swing #1 – Mark’s Mother / Pam
Swing #2 – Mrs. Jefferson / Woman with Bags / Seasons of Love Soloist
Swing #3 – Coat Vendor / Mimi’s Mother / Ali
Swing #4 – Alexi Darling / Roger’s Mother / Sue
Swing #5 – Mr. Jefferson / Caroler / Preacher / Seasons of Love Soloist
Swing #6 – Gordon / The Man / Mr. Grey
Swing #7 – Steve / Waiter / Squeegee Man
Swing #8 – Paul / Cop / Vendor
For full details and updates, visit:
https://sites.google.com/theghostlightplayers.org/theghostlightplayers/auditions
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