Auditions 

RENT

May 2024

RENT

Book, Music and Lyrics by: JONATHAN LARSON
Directed & Choreographed by Jen C. Maggio & Nicole Tung
Vocal Direction by Andy Kline
Music Direction by Christine Lovejoy
Produced by Walter M. Mayes

ACT Casting Commitment

Arts Collective Theatre practices non-traditional and identity-conscious casting in all our productions. We are seeking and highly encouraging all actors to audition, regardless of race/ethnicity/caste, disability, body type, age, orientation, or gender identity.

Roles

ROGER DAVIS: (20 to 25; Male; F2-A4)

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.

MARK COHEN: (20 to 30; Male; A2-G4)

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.

TOM COLLINS: (25 to 35; Male; F#2-A4)

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.

BENJAMIN COFFIN III: (25 to 35; Male; Bb2-F#4)

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.

JOANNE JEFFERSON: (25 to 40; Female; G3-E5)

A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. She is smart and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen.

ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD: (20 to 30; Male; C3-A4)

The eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. He becomes Tom’s lover.

MIMI MARQUEZ: (18 to 21; Female; Eb3 – E5)

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.

MAUREEN JOHNSON: (20 to 25; Female; C4-F5)

An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for Joanne.

ENSEMBLE (8 to 10 members) Homeless Men & Women; Junkies, Parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson); Support Group (Steve, Gordon)

AUDITONS

Dates

May 15 & 16 from 6:30pm – 10:00 pm

Call Backs

May 17 6:30pm – 10:00pm
May 18 10:00am – 2:00pm

Rehearsals

May – September 2024

Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays

From 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Auditions & Rehearsals Held at

All Saints’ Anglican Church (Scott Hall)
330 City Hall Square W

Book an Audition

Please email us to book an audition time.

Tips for Your Audition 

  • Conduct some research about the play (and its composer/ playwrights) for which you are auditioning.  Get a feel for the style and tone, and try to have it reflect your audition.

  • Practice your pieces out loud before your audition.  This will help you set a pace and tone for your pieces.

  • You may also be asked to perform a vocal range or other vocal exercises at the audition.

  • Everyone at your audition wants you to succeed, so make sure to relax and have some fun!

Sober, second thought, after seeing Guys and Dolls Sunday afternoon, has not swayed me one iota from the decision made hastily as the final curtain fell. That was the best stage production of local, live theatre that I’ve ever seen anywhere in the last fifty years.

Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)

I had the great pleasure of seeing ”HAIR” on opening night and there are simply not enough words to explain this extraordinary, exciting, and spectacular play! Go if you can, it’s a must see & 50 years later, this cast brought me right back to my era ~ Loved it

Mary, (HAIR 2018)

This show was UNREAL.

Samantha, (HAIR 2018)
Saw a performance of Dream Girls, put on by the Arts Collective Theatre at the Capital Theatre. For amateurs, this group of first time performers, were incredible. They deserved their standing ovation.
Anonymous, (DREAMGIRLS 2018)

ACT Windsor’s West Side Story is a must-see production, the entire cast is incredibly talented and should be unbelievably proud of themselves. To the production team, thank you for all the hard work that is put into the show, from the costumes to the lighting and the sound, to the directors and ACT Management, thank you for the tremendous amount of time that you have certainly put into the production.

The choreography, the direction, everything was perfect, the way it all blended to help tell the story is phenomenal. Good on all of you, because this show was perfect.

The harmonies throughout the show were sensational, everything sounded fantastic and in line with the music. Congratulations for a show well done.

Timothy, (WEST SIDE STORY 2022)

I still have yet to be disappointed by an ACT production… Every show I have attended has been nothing but phenomenal. You can really see the passion and hard work in every show. Somehow, the energy each night is just as heightened as it is opening night. It’s incredible to see the diversity of our community come to life on stage.

I’ve truly fallen in love with this organization. Absolutely cannot wait for what’s in store!

Malik , (THE WIZ 2019)

THESE PEOPLE ARE A GAME CHANGER IN WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY.NO MORE LIP SERVICE TO DIVERSITY.THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF TALENT BEING DEVELOPED.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Mike, (DREAMGIRLS 2018)

When I started rehearsals with ACT I was extremely nervous and anxious to play piano in front of others, but after continuous support and encouragement from the ACT mentors I was able to play on stage at the Capitol theatre for their production of Hair. The ACT mentors helped me build confidence as a player and an individual. Windsor is lucky to have this non for profit group bring art into our community and believe in young performers.

Katie

It was absolutely amazing!! 💜 The vocals, the acting, the costumes, the orchestra just everything was 🔥🔥

Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)
Great show with lots of amazing talent! Looking forward to seeing more shows in the future 🙂
Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)

Not only was Guys and Dolls one of ACT’s best theatre productions ever but that was one of the best theatre productions ever seen in Windsor. I know y’all work very hard. The hard work definitely paid off! Congratulations!

Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)

Wonderful show, so much talent all around!!!

Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)

Who missed this has missed the best talent in Ontario! Maybe Canada!

Audience Member , (Guys and Dolls 2023)