Theatre Cats: Encore

18/11/2025

Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, I have had to make the tough decision to cancel the performance of Rent in June 2026. I apologise for any disappointment but I have to put my health and family first. I hope you understand.

22/09/2025

✨ Our debut show is here! ✨
🎶 RENT: The Musical 🎶
Auditions: 11th & 18th Jan 2026 | Ages 16+

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19/09/2025

🎶 RENT – No Day But Today!
A gritty, passionate rock musical about friendship, love, and chasing dreams in New York City’s East Village. Packed with iconic songs like “Seasons of Love” and “La Vie Bohème,” Rent is raw, powerful, and full of heart — every role is unforgettable. Be part of this legendary show that celebrates life, love, and living for today!

Join us - No day but today! Be part of the musical that defined a generation.

19/09/2025

"How about love?"❤️🎶

Seasons of Love from the movie adaptation.

Opening clip of the movie Rent (2005) "Seasons of love" All is property of Columbia and Revolution StudiosI do not own this

17/09/2025

Ensemble

Stage ages: Early twenties to sixties

Vocal Ranges: all vocal ranges sought

• Carolers: There are homeless street men and women who 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: The producer of Buzzline who tries to employ Mark after his footage of the riot makes primetime. Sings Voicemail #3 and Voicemail #4.

• Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson: The wealthy parents of Joanne Jefferson, they leave her Voicemail #2. Mr. Jefferson is also one of the a ca****la singers in Voicemail #5. Mrs. Jefferson usually sings the female solo in Seasons of Love.

• Mrs. Davis: Roger's confused mother who calls in Voicemail #5, asking continuously, "Roger, where are you?"

• Mrs. Marquez: Mimi's Spanish‐speaking mother who sings in Voicemail #5, wondering, in Spanish, where she is.

• Mr. Grey: Benny's father-in‐law who wants to buy out the lot.

• The Man: The 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 and Sue. As notated in the script by Larson, the roles of all of the Life Support members are encouraged to take on the name that someone in the cast (or production) knows or has known to have succumbed to AIDS or other disease.

• Squeegee Man: A homeless person who chants "Honest living!" over and over.

• Homeless Woman: She gets harassed by police and Mark films it. She first yells at Mark but then asks him for a dollar.

• Waiter: Waits on the cast and has solo lines in La Vie Boehme.
There are also many other non‐named roles such as the Preacher, Seasons of Love soloists, Cops, Bohemians, Vendors, Homeless People. We are looking for a very diverse cast of all ages, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes.

17/09/2025

Benny Coffin III

Stage Age: twenties to thirties
Vocal Range: Tenor (Eb3-F4)

Benny used to be Mark and Roger’s roommate, but he married Alison Grey, a rich family involved with real estate, and he is now their landlord. He had been letting Roger and Mark live in the apartment for free, but he is now forcing them to pay rent or be evicted. Roger and Mark consider him a yuppie sell-out. He also had an affair with Mimi before she started to date Roger. While in the beginning, he is caught up in the lifestyle of wealth and affluence, he ultimately realizes his friends are more important than what money can buy. The actor playing this role must be a good singer and actor.

17/09/2025

Angel Schunard

Stage Age: early to late twenties
Vocal Range: Tenor with Falsetto (C3-A4)

Angel is a young drag queen and street percussionist. He meets and falls in love with Collins. He has HIV/ AIDS and dies of the disease in Act II. As a person, Angel is the most generous and selfless character in the show. Angel hands out money to the neighbourhood while dressed in Santa drag. Though he has HIV/AIDS, he embraces life and lives it to its fullest. People are naturally drawn to him, and his smile lights up the room. His death is mourned by all of the characters and eventually inspires them to live each day to the fullest. As mentioned in Tom’s character description, Tom and Angel’s relationship is the heart of the show, as the genuine love and devotion they have for one another brings hope and inspiration to the entire group. They show the world how to truly live life and not be afraid. The actor playing this role must be an excellent actor, singer, and mover. He must be comfortable with same-sex physical intimacy and a drag queen persona, including dancing in heels. Percussionist skills are desired but not required.

17/09/2025

Joanne Jefferson

Stage Age mid twenties to early thirties
Vocal Range: Soprano Belt (Bb3-E5)

Maureen is a le***an Ivy League educated lawyer and activist. She struggles not to be jealous of Maureen’s flirtatious nature with others. Though she was raised in an affluent, political family, she is committed to helping those less fortunate. The actress playing this role must be an excellent singer and a good actress. She must be comfortable with same sex-physical intimacy. Since she dances the tango with Mark, good movement skills are also required.

17/09/2025

Tom Collins

Stage Age: late twenties to late thirties
Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor (F #2 – A4) One A4 for a short duration

Tom Collins is a gay computer genius, teacher, and anarchist who was recently expelled from MIT. In the opening scene, he is mugged, reflecting the harsh reality of the world in which the characters live. He is brave enough to allow himself to fall in love with Angel, knowing that since both of them are infected with HIV/AIDS, their relationship will not have much of a future. Tom and Angel’s relationship is the heart of the show, as the genuine love and devotion they have for one another brings hope and inspiration to the entire group. They show the world how to truly live life and not be afraid. The actor playing this role must be an excellent singer and actor who is comfortable with same sex-physical intimacy. He must be able to portray great love and affection for Angel. He must especially be able to convey that love when Angel dies in his arms, and during his reprise of “I Will Cover You.”

17/09/2025

Maureen Johnson

Stage Age: twenties to thirties
Vocal Range: Soprano Belt (C4-F5)
Maureen is a bisexual performing artist and Mark's ex‐girlfriend. She left Mark to be with her new girlfriend, Joanne. She is sexy, flirtatious, sassy, and funny. She is bold and speaks her mind, and she is not afraid to take on the establishment and fight for what she believes in. The actress playing this role must be an excellent singer and actress. She must be comfortable with same-sex physical intimacy.

17/09/2025

Mimi Marquez

Stage Age: late teens to early twenties
Vocal Range: Alto (F #3-E5)
Mimi Marquez works in a strip club and struggles with her addiction to he**in, which has resulted in her contraction of HIV/AIDS. She falls in love with Roger, who is unable to commit to a relationship with her. She is also Benny's ex‐girlfriend. She is extremely sexy, optimistic, and likeable but with dark secrets. Though Mimi has "lived a lot of life," she still sees the world through the eyes of a young woman. She intends to make the most of every day, as she earnestly expresses in the song “No Day but Today.” The actress playing this role must be a strong singer, dancer, and exceptional actress. She must be able to convincingly portray the struggles of he**in addiction, sexual promiscuity, and HIV/AIDS, while still maintaining the optimism of youth.

16/09/2025

Roger Davis

Stage Age: mid twenties to early thirties
Vocal Range: Rock Tenor (B2-A4)
Roger is a once successful, now struggling musician who discovered he had HIV/AIDS in a note his girlfriend left him before she took her own life. His main goal in life is to write one great song before he dies, but he has not been able to play his guitar in a year, fearing that he has lost his creative energy. He falls in love with Mimi but is too afraid to commit to her, knowing that she also is infected with HIV/AIDS. He is also the roommate and best friend of Mark. He is often depressed and sullen, but he can be expressive and passionate at times. The actor playing this role must be a good actor and an excellent singer with a rock edge. Guitar skills are desired, but are not required.