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Dear RENT hopeful,
Thank you so much for your patience as we received far more response than we anticipated.
We are extremely excited about producing this show and am excited to see and meet all of
you at your scheduled audition. The attached paperwork includes all you need to know about
the production as well as a few forms you need to complete and return to us.
We are asking for 32 measures from a pop/rock musical or song.
Break a leg and I will see you soon!
Noah Scott – Creative Director
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RENT Audition Form
(print clearly!)
Please fill out this form and bring to your scheduled audition.
Name: ____________________________________
(First)
_____________________________________
(Last)
Song Selection: _______________________________________ from:_________________________
All roles available, please make a selection(s)
□ Angel Dumott Schunard: Incredible dancer w/magnetic personality. Warm, lovable, nurturing, honest.
Seeking actor 18+ to play late teens–early 20s. High Tenor w/great falsetto C3-A4.
□ Benjamin Coffin III: Mid-late 20s. Baritone Eb3-F4.
□ Joanne Jefferson: Harvard grad, lawyer. Affluent upbringing, dry wit, Maureen’s lover. Late 20s, early 30s.
Pop Belt Bb3-E5 (Alto).
□ Mark Cohen: Filmmaker/video artist, determined to capture "real" life on film. Roger's roommate. Mid-late
20s. Baritone/second tenor C#3-G4 (Tenor).
□ Maureen Johnson: Performance artist; Mark's ex-girlfriend. Joanne’s lover. Must move well. Mid-late 20s.
Big vocal range C4-F5 (Soprano Belt).
□ Mimi Marquez: Dancer w/AIDS and a drug problem. Must dance well. Character is age 19. High belt F#3-E5
(Alto)
□ Roger Davis: Edgy, struggling musician. HIV+. Recovering drug addict. Playing guitar a +. Early-mid 20s. Rock
Tenor B2-A4 (Tenor).
□ Tom Collins: Must move well. Late 20s, early 30s. Baritenor F#2-A4. There is one high A (A4).
All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend this audition. The Ensemble is a large part of this
production and requires part signing jazz/modern style movement and strong character development. All
casting will be color-blind casting.
Call Backs will be held on Sunday, June 7th all day. Please be available by phone and ready to attend.
Will you accept any other role? ______ Did you complete Conflict Sheet? __________
Age: __________
Gender: Male
Female
Address: ________________________________
(Street)
Height: _______
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(City/state/zip)
Cell: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Some roles may dictate that an actor change his/her appearance. If the role requires would you:
Cut/grow hair?: __________ Dye hair?: ___________ Cut/grow beard?: ____________
WARNING: Please DO NOT change your appearance during the production process.
That long hair or full beard may be just what we are looking for!
Please list all theatrical training (acting, singing or dance) (or attach resume)
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Do you read music? Yes
No
What is your Vocal Range? __________ to __________
Do you have performance experience? If yes, please list or attach resume.
ROLE:
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PLAY
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ORGANIZATION
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YEAR
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Do you have any special talents (stage combat, Sewing, Painting, Building, Piano playing, dialects, other). If
yes, please list:
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Additional info if known:
Pants size: _________
Dress Size: ________
Shirt Size: ________ Shoe Size: ______
Would you like to be added to the e-mail list for audition notices? Yes
If not Cast in the show would you be willing to work tech?
Yes
No
No
Due to the rehearsal schedule we ask that you be available for Rehearsals Monday-Thursday 7-10 PM. Some
Saturdays may be added after 2 PM if needed. Due to summer schedules we try to accommodate traveling,
etc. so please make sure you give your full availability so that we can ensure your success in the production.
The Director and Vocal Director will schedule special rehearsals outside of the listed times above to get oneon-one scenes or songs done. Please initial here that you understand ___________.
Tech week requires ALL actors to be at the theatre every day Sept 8-10 from 7-10:30 PM. Monday, September
7 (Labor day) we will have a rehearsal 7-10 at the studio location. Please initial that you understand ________.
As a community Theatre we rely heavily on support from local businesses and the community at large. If cast,
would you be willing to sell at least one ad in our program? Yes
No
Due to the high cost of insurance we must charge a $20 insurance Fee in order to have people rehearse and
perform with us. Are you willing to do so?
Yes
No
I have read the paperwork and agree to follow the rules and regulations set forth by MCTP. I have listed my
conflicts and understand that after the rehearsal schedule is set we expect you to attend all scheduled
rehearsals.
Signed: __________________________________________________________________
PERFORMANCE DATES
Due to the popularity of this musical we have been asked to tentatively extend our run to 3 weekends at the
Brunish. There will also be press-related performances that the company may be asked to do. Please see the
dates below and check any conflicts. Due to covers this WILL NOT affect your ability to be cast in the musical.
• 9/11 @ 7:30 PM
• 9/12 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM
• 9/13 @ 2:00 PM
• 9/18 @ 7:30 PM
• 9/19 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM
• 9/20 @ 2:00 PM
• 9/25 @ 7:30 PM tentative
• 9/26 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM tentative
• 9/27 @ 2:00 PM tentative
Please initial that you have reviewed and understand the performance dates _______
CONFLICT INFORMATION
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
Please list any of the days Monday-Thursday 7-10 PM and Saturdays 2-5 PM that you are unavailable June 8September 27. Please also list if you are going to be late. We will not have rehearsal everyday of every week
due to the production teams schedule, expected vacations of cast, other performances so please be as
accurate as possible. The production team is expecting a large amount of absences that is why we are starting
earlier. If you do not mark dates on this form you will be expected to be at ALL scheduled rehearsals.
Rehearsals starting Monday, June 8, 2015 7-10 PM. Rehearsals are MANDATORY for the Cast Called.
Due to the vocal demand this show puts on performers the creative team is considering COVERING (an
understudy from the ensemble). Covers will be asked to attend music rehearsals and blocking to take notes
and learn the scenes and will fill in at all the characters “scheduled absences”. Covers will receive at least one
performance. Please be advised that you will not have to be at all rehearsals a rehearsal schedule will be
completed and e-mailed to you by June 10, 2015.
Please list ALL conflicts
I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the production team if any changes to my schedule occur and
that these are my conflicts June 8-Sept 11.
Signed: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________
MEDIA RELEASE
I, the undersigned, hereby authorize MCTP to photograph me, take motion pictures of me, take video footage
of me, and/or make electronic sound recordings of me (herein referred to as photographic or electronic
reproductions).
2) I authorize the use of any such photographic or electronic reproductions of me for any purpose, including,
but not limited to educational and other public media as may be deemed appropriate by MCTP (I understand
that I may be identifiable from such photographic or electronic reproduction)
Signed: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. IN CONSIDERATION for participation in Metropolitan Community Theatre Project’s (MCTP) production and
other valuable consideration, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND CONVENANT NOT TO SUE MPAA/
MCTP, its Board of Directors, officers, servants, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES)
from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to
any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me,
WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise, while participating in such activity,
or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted or in transportation to and from
said premises.
2. To the best of my knowledge, I can fully participate in this activity. I am fully aware of risks and hazards
connected with the activity, including but not limited to the risks as noted herein, and I hereby elect to
voluntarily participate in said activity, and to enter the above? Named premises and engage in such activity
knowing that the activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I give my permission for the use of my
name and likeness to be used for informational and publicity purposes. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that
may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such
an activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
3. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES from any loss, liability,
damage or costs, including court costs and attorney's fees, that may incur due to my participation in said
activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
4. It is my express intent that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family
and spouse (if any), if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am not alive, shall be
deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above named RELEASEES. I
hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the States of Washington and Oregon.
5. I UNDERSTAND THAT MPAA/MCTP WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MEDICAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
AN INJURY I MAY SUSTAIN.
6. I further agree to become familiar with the rules and regulations of MCTP concerning conduct and not to
violate said rules of any directive or instruction made by the person or persons in charge of said activity and
that I will further assume the complete risk of any activity done in violation of any rule or directive or
instruction.
7. I also understand that I should and am urged by MPAA/MCTP to obtain adequate health and accident
insurance to cover any personal injury to myself which may be sustained during the activity or the
transportation to and from said activity. IN SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I
have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and sign it voluntarily
as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing
written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I
execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this ________ day of _____________, 2015.
Signed: _________________________________________
CAST CONTRACT
As a member of the cast of MCTP’s RENT, I agree to adhere to the following rules and requirements:
1. I will arrive on time to all of my scheduled rehearsals, performances, and cast meetings. If I have a
conflict with the rehearsal schedule, I will make prior arrangements with the Production Staff.
2. I will be prepared and professional at all rehearsals and will bring my script, score, and a writing utensil
to all blocking or singing rehearsals.
3. I will respect my fellow performers and the staff of RENT.
4. I will leave the rehearsal space exactly as I found it. The cast is responsible for helping reset furniture
and ensuring that the studio is kept clean and orderly.
5. I will not attend any rehearsals, performances, cast meetings, or strike under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, if I do, I will be immediately excused from my role.
6. I will do my best to attend poster hanging sessions required for all cast members. I will participate in
the selling of tickets and Ads to ensure the success of our production.
7. During build, load in, performances, and strike, I will respond quickly and efficiently to all requests
made by the technical staff, designers, build crew, and run crew to ensure my own safety and the
safety of others.
8. I will accept the costume and make-up designs for my character without complaint. If I do have an
issue with my costume or make-up, I will discuss the matter privately with the Creative Director. I will
not change my hairstyle without prior approval from the Director, Stage Manager, or Costume
Designer.
9. I grant MCTP the right to publish, in perpetuity, media containing my person, including photographs,
videos, and audio recordings. I waive the right to inspect or approve versions of media containing my
person when used for official publication or business.
10. I will uphold the image of MCTP by using Social media (Facebook, twitter and other) avenues to
positively promote myself and MCTP and their staff.
11. If I take issue with another cast member or staff member, I will bring the issue to the Director
accordingly.
12. I am aware that each cast member will be required to pay a $20 insurance Fee, This will cover you for
our season.
13. I am aware that due to the emotional and draining vocal demands of the show, COVERS may be cast
based on the needs of the production. If so a rehearsal schedule will be done to accommodate both
actors.
14. For the better of the production and to ensure the quality of my own experience, I will do my very best
at all rehearsals, performances, and Cast meetings.
The violation of any rule is determined by the Creative Director. Consequences range from a warning to
expulsion from the production and are likewise at the discretion of the Creative Director.
Name: _____________________________ Date: ______________
Signature: ______________________________________________
Thank you for AUDITIONING with METROPOLITAN PERFORMING ARTS. Our vision is to be a true community theatre
for all our community to take part in. BREAK A LEG! -Noah Scott, Creative Director