Compass Rose Theater in association with AACC | Theatre announce 

 

Auditions

Non-union, paid (stipend)
Deadline Sept 15 to submit.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY

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STAGE MANAGER ALSO NEEDED

(Submit technical resume)

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Rent
Book, Lyrics, and Music by Jonathan Larson

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Stephen Emery, Director
Paige Rammelkamp, Musical Director
Elda Trombley, Choreographer

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Show Dates: Feb 6 - March 8, 2026
 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

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MARK COHEN

Early to late twenties, Male-presenting, any ethnicity

Vocal Range: Tenor (C#3-G4)

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An aspiring filmmaker. Mark is observant and introverted, and narrates the show as he films the lives of his friends. Tango with Joanne, movement skills required.

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ROGER DAVIS

Mid to late twenties, Male-presenting, any ethnicity
Vocal Range: (B2-A4)

A broken rock star. Roger is often depressed and brooding, but he is an expressive and passionate musician. 

Guitar skills are desired but are not required. Note: this role requires intimacy.

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TOM COLLINS  

Mid to late twenties, Male presenting, any ethnicity
Vocal Range: Baritone (F#2 – A4)
 

A romantic genius. Tom is a kind-hearted anarchist who has been expelled from MIT. Note: this role requires intimacy.

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ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD

Early to mid-twenties, genderfluid, Latinx or Non-white
Vocal Range: Tenor (C3-A4)
 

A street-wise idealist. Angel is a vibrant, genderqueer street performer and drag queen.

Often interchange their pronouns. Comfortable dancing in heels.

Note: this role requires intimacy.

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BENJAMIN “BENNY” COFFIN III  

Mid to late twenties, Male presenting, any ethnicity

Vocal Range: Tenor (Eb3-F4)
 

A pragmatic people pleaser. Benny is a landlord trying to get involved in the gentrification of New York City.

 

JOANNE JEFFERSON
Mid-twenties to early thirties, Female presenting, any ethnicity

Vocal Range: Soprano (Bb3-E5)
 

A grounded lawyer. Joanne was raised in an affluent, political family; however, she is committed to helping those less fortunate. Tango with Mark, movement skills required. Note: this role requires intimacy.

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MIMI MARQUEZ
Late teens to early twenties, Female presenting, Latinx or Non-white

Vocal Range: Mezzo (F#3-E5)
 

A confident heroine. Mimi is a 19-year-old dancer who views the world through an optimistic lens.

Strong dancer. Note: this role requires intimacy.

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MAUREEN JOHNSON
Early to mid-twenties, Female presenting, any ethnicity

Vocal Range: Soprano Belt (C4-F5)
 

An unapologetic performance artist. Maureen is charismatic, outspoken, and unpredictable.

Note: this role requires intimacy.

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ENSEMBLE
Early twenties to early thirties

Any gender, any ethnicity

All vocal types

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

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USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT

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(If you have issues with the above google form, alternatively submit your video audition by email. Be sure that the links are able to be viewed by the team (unlisted YouTube links are fine).  Include a 60 to 90-second monologue (optional) and required: a 60-to 90-second song from the musical or one of your choosing, along with your resume and headshot, to audition@compassrosetheater.org.)

Subject: RENT Audition (by Sept 15, 2025)

 

AUDITION DATES

After review, selected actors will be invited for in-person auditions on
October 7-8 (6:00 pm-10 pm)
with callbacks slated for Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct 14-15 (6-10 PM)

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REHEARSALS

Rehearsals begin Nov 18, 2025, on Weeknights and Saturdays.
Please note that there will be no rehearsals Nov. 26-30 or between Christmas and New Year's Day. 

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ABOUT

Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional teaching theater since 2011, is committed to diverse, inclusive casting without regard to race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or any basis otherwise specifically indicated.

PERFORMANCES

Rent will be performed Feb 6 - March 8, 2026, at

Anne Arundel Community College,
Humanities Theater 112
101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012

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Out-of-town actors will be considered if they can audition in person and relocate from November 2025 to March 2026. Housing may be provided for out-of-area actors.

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