AUDITION INFORMATION:
Bay Street Players is actively seeking performers aged 21+ for Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award-winning musical, RENT, running at The State Theater of Eustis from September 11th – 27th. We HIGHLY encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities to audition. By auditioning, all performers agree to adhere to a zero tolerance bullying/discrimination policy and to be respectful to ALL members of the cast and crew, in any role, from any background. It is important we create a safe working space for everyone involved – and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will begin the week of July 13, 2026 and will typically be held Mon-Fri evenings from 7pm to 10pm. The rehearsal schedule is subject to change. While not everyone will be called to every rehearsal, please list ALL potential rehearsal conflicts on your audition form.

ALL actors must be available all day on Saturday, September 5th for cue-to-cue. Principals and understudies must be available Sunday, September 6th for filming.

Show call times will be TWO HOURS prior to curtain.

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit the following via the audition form:

1. The audition cut provided for the role you are MOST seeking*; AND
2. An additional 16-32 bar cut of a song of your choosing in the style of the show.
3. Any supplemental materials** (i.e. a dance performance, guitar demonstration, percussion demonstration, etc.).

Please keep in mind that we are looking for strong acting choices, characterization, and expression in addition to vocal performance. We want to see how you make these roles your own!

If you are ONLY auditioning for ensemble roles, please submit your choice of ONE of the two provided audition cuts, and additional 16-32 bar cut of a song of your choosing in the style of the show.

*You will be considered for ALL roles you specify on your audition form.
**Please do not upload any additional materials that are not requested under the role(s) you are auditioning for.

CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS:
This production contains sensitive topics surrounding themes of chronic illness, racism, classism, sexuality, gender identity, drug use, suicide, and trauma, including the following topics that might be triggering for some individuals:
– Explicit sexual language
– References to drug and alcohol use/addiction
– References to suicide
– References to trauma and discrimination experienced due to class, race, sexuality, and gender
– References to trauma and discrimination experienced by those impacted by HIV/AIDS
– Potentially triggering moments of violence
– Potentially triggering scenarios in parallel to the modern day political climate

We strongly encourage all individuals interested in being involved with this production to read the script in its entirety and/or watch the stage show prior to auditioning or committing to involvement in any way. (The 2008 Broadway pro-shot is currently available to watch for free on YouTube!)

Link to Audition Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXrzO5gyDIQ2FmrQKzdAoPkk_qjyxTqHi2L19Jui4E9LwE5Q/viewform?usp=dialog

Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GQSO3RbIi_z9DdzG-PmTiz3sr56Nnrfc?usp=drive_link

Stay tuned for in-person audition sign-ups!

STATE THEATRE
109 North Bay Street
Eustis, FL 32726
352-357-7777

AVAILABLE ROLES:
We are seeking strong actors, singers, and dancers to portray the following principal, ensemble, and understudy roles*.

*All understudies are guaranteed a minimum of TWO performances. Principal roles will be required to learn their understudy’s ensemble track.

**This production features characters that we believe call for an intentional and authentic approach to casting. We HIGHLY encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types and abilities to audition.

Mark Cohen
*Jewish/ Jewish-American Actor Preferred
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.
Character gender: male
Vocal range: G4 – A2
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t8BSkqU9wvLVkKQ_4bKAHAy3lu1DojSk?usp=drive_link]

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. It is preferred that the actor portraying Roger knows how to play guitar. You may submit a 1-minute demonstration and upload under “supplemental materials.”
Character gender: male
Vocal range: A4 – F2
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19irzr9QI1xDfSNrmArfo7VIOeSsfRiIc?usp=drive_link]

Tom Collins
*BIPOC Actor Required
*LGBTQIA+ Actor Preferred
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.
Character gender: male
Vocal range: A4 – F#2
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_oVcfmO31pxEM4xcZwTiuO06jqWDdZO_?usp=drive_link]

Benjamin Coffin III
*BIPOC Actor Required
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.
Character gender: male
Vocal range: F#4-Bb2
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RdGPQnqt2Kfy8pwecPFzP9tsyJiEYggm?usp=drive_link]

Joanne Jefferson
*BIPOC Actor Required
*LGBTQIA+ Actor Preferred
A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. She is smart and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen.
Character gender: female
Vocal range: E5-G3
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18Rg2ofwMFYBjTQZ1BkgnBYKlxV8o5WlC?usp=drive_link]

Angel Dumott Schunard
*Hispanic/Latin or Afro-Latin Actor Required
*LGBTQIA+ Actor Preferred
*Trans, Nobinary, or Gender Nonconforming Actor Preferred
The eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality who becomes Tom’s lover. If you have prior percussionist or drag performance experience, you may submit a short 1-minute demonstration under “supplemental materials”.
Character gender: gender nonconforming
Vocal range: A4-C3
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xSOWtTpDCMjWt9cv0tZp5lxaAhNjVgOy?usp=drive_link]

Mimi Marquez
*Hispanic/Latina or Afro-Latina Actor Required
An HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Slender and sickly, she conceals it all at her job in the local strip club. She lives in the same building as the loft.
If you have prior burlesque or related dance performance experience, you may submit a short 1-minute demonstration under “supplemental materials.”
Character gender: female
Vocal range: E5-Eb3
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h1I7z0Rg2002SqVS5hGUucrmqAIp1_o6?usp=drive_link]

Maureen Johnson
*LGBTQIA+ Actor Preferred
An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for Joanne.
Character gender: female
Vocal range: F5-C4
[Link to Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wvoG-9j1PCKqYxONwBeZ7WmkFt9ndcz-?usp=drive_link]

Dance Troupe
Seeking an ensemble of strong dancers to portray various movement-focused roles throughout the show. Please submit a 1-2 minute video demonstrating your movement ability. This may be a new routine or a clip from a previous performance. Please also submit a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. If you would like, you may choose to the cut of “Seasons of Love” provided:
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k0fMhmPNK2u-8AqROe2nyE2BHrfOCMQn?usp=drive_link]

Featured Soloists/Ensemble
Please submit one song of your choice and your choice of one of the two provided audition cuts.

The ensemble is highly featured throughout the show, and includes:
– Homeless Carolers: Appear throughout the show sarcastically singing Christmas carols.
– Mrs. Cohen: Mark’s stereotypical Jewish mother. Her voicemail messages are the basis for the songs Voicemail #1, Voicemail #3, and Voicemail #5.
– Alexi Darling: Producer of Buzzline who tries to employ Mark. Sings Voicemail #3 and Voicemail #4.
– Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson: Wealthy parents of Joanne. They leave her Voicemail #2 Mr. Jefferson sings in Voicemail #5.
– Mrs. Davis: Roger’s confused mother featured in Voicemail #5.
– Mrs. Marquez: Mimi’s Spanish‐speaking mother featured in Voicemail #5.
– Mr. Grey: Benny’s father-in‐law who wants to buy out the lot.
– The Man: Local drug dealer whom Mimi buys from and Roger used to buy from.
– Life Support Group: Paul (The man in charge of the Life Support group), Gordon, Steve, Ali, Pam, Sue
– Squeegee Man: Homeless person who chants “Honest living!” over and over.
– Blanket Woman: Homeless woman with solo lashing out after being filmed by Mark.
– Waiter: Waits on the cast and has solo lines in La Vie Boheme.
– Pastor: Lines/solos during Angel’s funeral.
– Vendors with solos in Christmas Bells.
– Police Officers: Group of law enforcement officers that interact with the ensemble and main characters through various scenes.
– Seasons of Love Soloists
– Others

[Link to Ensemble Audition Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k0fMhmPNK2u-8AqROe2nyE2BHrfOCMQn?usp=drive_link]