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SUMMARY:IN THE HEIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:  \nIN THE HEIGHTS\nMusic and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda\nBook by Quiara Alegrí­a Hudes\nJuly 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023\nDirected by Miguel Cardenas\nMusical Direction by Gabrielle Maldonado and Stephen Olear\nChoreography by Anthony Tuason\nThis joyful Tony award-winning musical tells the story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the bodega is light and sweet\, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.  Usnavi\, owner of the corner bodega\, dreams of going out with local salon worker\, Vanessa\, as she dreams of leaving the Heights for her own apartment in the West Village. When someone wins $96\,000 in the lottery\, everyone is faced with the possibility of their dreams\, as the pull of the past and years of tradition color the change that is overtaking their lives and their community. \nCHOOSE A DATE:\nThis production closed after an extension to Aug. 12\, 2023\nCOVID Patron Safety Protocol\n\nMasks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces\, but are not required except for special performances.\nMasks are required for those coughing and sneezing\nMasks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one\n\nThis Show Contains:\n\nAdult Language\nActors in the Audience Aisleways During the Show\nSimulated Spray Paint\nFlashing and Pulsing Lights\nLoud Firework Sounds\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 20 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1 hr.\n  \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTO GALLERY:\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 1: Cast of IN THE HIGHTS\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 2: Kaya Carr (CAMILA ROSARIO)\, Angie Chavez (NINA ROSARIO)\, Erik Ortiz (KEVIN ROSARIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 3: Kat Montanez (GRAFFITI PETE)\, Jeremy Padrones (ENSEMBLE)\, Alexandro Gales (ENSEMBLE)\, Kat Gutierrez (VANESSA)\, Capone Walker (ENSEMBLE)\, Adrian van der Valk (ENSEMBLE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 4: Briana Gonzales-Diaz (CARLA)\, Sofia Bragar (DANIELA)\, Kat Gutierrez (VANESSA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 5: Kat Montanez (GRAFFITI PETE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 6: Erick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\, Gisela Flores (ABUELA CLAUDIA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 7: MIDDLE: Gisela Flores (ABUELA CLAUDIA)\, SURROUDNING: Katarina Brown (ENSEMBLE)\, Ariana Rubio (ENSEMBLE)\, Nina Rae (ENSEMBLE)\, Naomi Groleau (ENSEMBLE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 8: Zachary Balagot (SONNY)\, Kat Gutierrez (VANESSA)\, Erick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 9: FRONT: Erick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\, Kat Gutierrez (VANESSA)\, BEHIND: Cast of IN THE HEIGHTS\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 10: Nina Rae (ENSEMBLE)\, Naomi Groleau (ENSEMBLE)\, Jacob Palacios (PIRAÜERO)\, Katarina Brown (ENSEMBLE)\, Ariana Rubio (ENSEMBLE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 11: FRONT: Ariana Rubio (ENSEMBLE)\, Erick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 12: Ja’lil Nelson (BENNY)\, Angie Chavez (NINA ROSARIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 13: MIDDLE: Zachary Balagot (SONNY)\, SURROUNDING: Naomi Groleau (ENSEMBLE)\, Alexandro Gales (ENSEMBLE)\, Ariana Rubio (ENSEMBLE)\, Katarina Brown (ENSEMBLE)\, Erick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\, Jeremy Padrones (ENSEMBLE)\, Jacob Palacios (PIRAÜERO)\, Capone Walker (ENSEMBLE)\, Nina Rae (ENSEMBLE)\, Adrian van der Valk (ENSEMBLE)\, Ja’lil Nelson (BENNY)\, Kat Montanez (GRAFFITI PETE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 14: Angie Chavez (NINA ROSARIO)\, Kaya Carr (CAMILA ROSARIO)\, Erik Ortiz (KEVIN ROSARIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				IN THE HEIGHTS (MAINSTAGE\, July 1 – Aug. 5\, 2023)\nPHOTO 1: Cast of IN THE HIGHTS\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n		\n\nCAST:\n\nErick Guijarro (USNAVI DE LA VEGA)\nAngie Chavez (NINA ROSARIO)\nErik Ortiz (KEVIN ROSARIO)\nKaya Carr (CAMILA ROSARIO)\nJa’lil Nelson (BENNY)\nKat Gutierrez (VANESSA)\nZachary Balagot (SONNY)\nGisela Flores (ABUELA CLAUDIA)\nSofia Bragar (DANIELA)\nBriana Gonzales-Diaz (CARLA)\nKat Montanez (GRAFFITI PETE)\nJacob Palacios (PIRAÜERO)\nNaomi Groleau (ENSEMBLE)\nJeremy Padrones (ENSEMBLE)\nAriana Rubio (ENSEMBLE)\nCapone Walker (ENSEMBLE)\nKatarina Brown (ENSEMBLE)\nAdrian van der Valk (ENSEMBLE)\nNina Rae (ENSEMBLE)\nAlexandro Gales (ENSEMBLE)\n\nA big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production!
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LOCATION:Long Beach Playhouse
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SUMMARY:THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
DESCRIPTION:THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater \nJuly 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023 \nby Stephen Adly Guirgis \nDirected by Carl daSilva \nFresh from prison and trying to stay clean and sober\, Jackie must deal with the complications of a still-addicted girlfriend\, his demanding sponsor\, and an unwanted admirer in this funny and unvarnished look at a group of street-wise New Yorkers who make a simple love triangle look tame. Hugely popular\, and a critical hit when it played on Broadway starring comedian Chris Rock\, this “unromantically romantic comedy\,” deals with issues as varied as love\, addiction\, friendship\, trust\, and deceit.  Recovery has never been funnier\, or more heart-breaking. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\nThis production closed on Aug. 19\, 2023. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs. \nCOVID Patron Safety Protocol\n\nMasks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces\, but are not required except for special performances.\nMasks are required for those coughing and sneezing.\nMasks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one.\n\nAny questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member\, 562-494-1014 \nThis Show Contains:\n\nExtreme Adult Language\nAdult Content and Themes\nSimulated Drug Use\nSimulated Smoking\nSimulated Scenes of Violence\n\nThis is a Two Act Show\, \nwith one\, 15 min. Intermission\n• Act I is Approx. 1hr. 5 min. \n• 15 Minute Intermission \n• Act II is Approx. 45min. \nSHOW TRAILER:\n \nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTO GALLERY:\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 1: Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA) \n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 2: Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA) \n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 3: Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 4: Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 5: Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Giovanni Navarro (COUSIN JULIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 6: Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 7: Wysper Samone (VICTORIA)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 8: Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Wysper Samone (VICTORIA) \n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 9: Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA) \n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 10: Giovanni Navarro (COUSIN JULIO)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 11: Wysper Samone (VICTORIA)\, Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 12: Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, Giovanni Navarro (COUSIN JULIO)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 13: Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT (STUDIO\, July 22 – Aug. 19\, 2023)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Giovanni Navarro (COUSIN JULIO)\, Brandon Prado (JACKIE)\, Noah Wagner (RALPH D.)\, FRONT ROW: Wysper Samone (VICTORIA)\, Tammy Mora (VERONICA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n				\n		\n\nCAST:\n\nBrandon Prado (JACKIE)\nTammy Mora (VERONICA)\nNoah Wagner (RALPH D.)\nWysper Samone (VICTORIA)\nGiovanni Navarro (COUSIN JULIO)
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CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: FRANKENSTEIN 1930
DESCRIPTION:TITLE: FRANKENSTEIN 1930\nAUTHOR: Fred Carmichael  \nDIRECTOR: David Scaglione \nRUN:  Sept. 23 – Oct. 21\, 2023 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, July 31 and Tuesday\, August 1\, 2023  \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, Aug. 2\, 2023 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Aug. 5th\, 2023\, noon to 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Monday\, Aug. 7\, 2023\, Monday through Thursday\, 7pm – 10pm.  Saturdays\, noon – 4:30pm \n(Please see Beginning Rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nVictor Frankenstein has created a living creature\, reanimated from the remains of the dead\, but what of the creature’s soul?  Mary Shelly’s great novel has been resurrected from this translation of the 1931 motion picture bearing the same name: Frankenstein. The creature is relentless in his destruction with no regard for human life and Victor Frankenstein must stop his Creature’s wanton destruction or risk having his world brought down around his ears.  \nThe action takes place outside of Vienna\, the time 1930’s. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.\nJALNA / MOTHER (F\, 24-85): Jalana is a reactionary local townsperson. Mother is mourning the death of her criminal son. (English lower-class accent required. Part will double these roles.) \nMARIA / DAUGHTER: (F\, 10-28): Maria is young serving-class townsperson who meets The Creature. Daughter is a less-emotional daughter/sister\, mourning her brother. (English lower-class accent required.  Part may double other roles.) \nHORST / GRAVE DIGGER (M\, 18-85): Horst is a frightened and reactionary townsperson. Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.) \nGRAVE DIGGER / SECOND MAN (M\, 20-40): Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. Second Man is an angry local townsperson. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.) \nVICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (M\, 20-40): A headstrong man of science and fiancée of Elizabeth. (Upper class English accent required.) \nELIZABETH (F\, 20-38) Victor’s love and a brave and honest soul. (Upper-class English accent required.) \nGORGO (M\, 18-85): A classic henchman – think Igor. (Part can have any accent.) \nAUNT FREDERICA (F\, 38-85) The head of the Frankenstein house and the voice of authority. (Upper-class English accent required.) \nBERTA (F\, 16-24): Serving person\, afraid and shy. (Cockney accent required.) \nHENRY LOVITZ (M\, 18-38): Leading man type. Is the friend of Victor and harbors feelings for Elizabeth. (Upper Class English accent required.) \nDR. HELLSTROM (M\, 40-85): Intelligent yet twisted doctor and teacher to Victor. (Upper Class English accent required.) \nTHE CREATURE (M\, 18-40): Remorseless and strong\, a physically commanding presence. \nKORDA (M or F\, 18-45): A townsperson who is the father/mother of Maria. (English lower-class accent required. Part may double other roles.) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nFrankenstein-1930-Beg.-Reh.-Schedule-V.2Download
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: RENT: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:AUDITION NOTICE\nTITLE: RENT \nBOOK\, MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Jonathan Larson \nDIRECTORS: Meredith Miranda & Russell Malang \nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear \nCHOREOGRAPHER: Anthony Tuason \nRUN:  Oct. 14th – Nov. 18th\, 2023 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call:  \nDates: Tuesday\, Aug. 15th & Wednesday\, Aug. 16th\, 2023. \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. We are accepting only in-person auditioners during audition times for this show.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Thursday\, Aug. 17th\, 2023. \nTimes: 7pm – 11pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Aug. 19th\, 2023\, Noon – 4pm. \nRegular Rehearsals: Beginning August 21st\, Mondays – Thursdays 7pm – 10pm\, Saturdays 10am – 4pm (specific principles and company members will be called at their respective times and released accordingly)\, and TBD Sunday evening rehearsals\, 6pm – 9pm.  \n(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume. We are only accepting in-person auditioners during audition times for this show – no video submissions. \nOpen Call: \nPlease prepare and bring sheet music for 16 bars of a contemporary rock song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Also be prepared to move. \nCallbacks: \nFor callbacks be prepared to improvise\, move\, learn some choreography and songs from the show\, and read scene sides. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and multiple Tony Awards & Drama Desk Awards\, RENT based on Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme\, is a legendary rock opera that chronicles a year in the life of a group of friends living in Alphabet City\, a bohemian enclave in the East Village. Set during the height of the Aids Epidemic in NYC in 1989\, the physical and emotional complications of the disease permeate the lives of this group of artists and musicians while they experience desperation\, loneliness\, loss\, lust\, and love all while coping with survival. Together they discover how to fight for salvation and redemption all while striving to maintain the inner ever-kindling flame of what it means to be an artist\, to live for the moment\, and to build a life of their dreams.  \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTES: Performers of all ethnic\, racial\, sexual and gender identities and backgrounds are encouraged\, needed and welcomed.  \nTransgender\, 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 a woman or man. \nRENT features many adult themes\, including sex\, drug use\, profanity\, and same-sex intimacy. Due to the adult nature of RENT\, all actors must be over 18 at the time of auditions. \nTHE PRINCIPLES: \nROGER DAVIS (M\, 20-35\, A4-F2\, OPEN TO ALL) 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. (*Actively seeking actors with the ability to play/learn to play\, some guitar.) \nMARK COHEN (M\, 20-35\, G4-A2\, OPEN TO ALL) 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. \nTOM COLLINS (M\, 25-40\, A4-F#2\, OPEN TO ALL) 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. (*This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and physical contact.) \nBENJAMIN COFFIN III (M\, 25-40\, F#4-Bb2\, OPEN TO ALL) 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. \nJOANNE JEFFERSON (F\, 25-40\, E5-G3\, BIPOC) 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. Joanne’s connection to Maureen brings her into an established chosen family where she discovers the power of being celebrated in your own community. (*This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and  physical contact.) \nANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD (20-35\, A4-3C\, OPEN TO ALL) A vibrant street musician who radiates light\, Angel moves through the world as a gender nonconforming 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 and drag queen. Angel is magnetic and 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 piece. (*Transgender\, 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. This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and  physical contact.) \nMIMI MARQUEZ (F\, 18-35\, E5-Eb3\, LATINX/AFRO-LATINX/BIPOC) A dancer and sex worker. Mimi is a proud Latina woman determined to live in the moment She 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. Her artistry is connected to her body and movement.  \nMAUREEN JOHNSON (F\, 20-35\, F5-C4\, OPEN TO ALL) A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of well-intended 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 queer and openly 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. Artistically speaking she is a radical and unexpected arts advocate. (*This role requires comfortability with learning intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and  physical contact.) \nTHE ENSEMBLE: \nMEMBERS OF EAST VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD (Any\, 18+\, all vocal ranges\, OPEN TO ALL) The Ensemble of this world will be omnipresent on stage and is incredibly valuable and provides the foundation and full structure that holds and supports the stories RENT has to share. The auditions will be conducted with room for growth and adjustments as we meet the individuals who encompass our need to build a core family to tell this tale. \nSeeking a diverse company of all ages\, ethnicities\, orientations\, shapes\, and sizes of seven core company members plus one possible swing/company member. Must be strong singers/movers\, and all will likely play multiple characters(backups\, dancers and party people of the Cat Scratch club\, inhabitants of Alphabet City\, carolers\, police officers\, homeless people\, parents of Mark\, Roger\, Mimi\, Joanne etc.\, the angel-ghost of April/Mark’s dead lover\, vendors\, support group\, junkies\, The Man\, Alexi-Darling\, Mr.Grey\, Restaurant Man\, Waiter\, bohemians\, Pastor. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n  \n\n\nRent-Beg.-Rehearsal-Calendar-V.2Download
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