RENT Equity Principal Actors - Capital City Theatre Auditions

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Capital City Theatre | Middleton, WI

AUDITION DATE

LOCATION

Audition Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026

Location: Capital City Theatre, 6120 University Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562

Time: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Call). Break: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Appointments: Sign up for an audition slot here:
https://castingmanager.com/audition/info/kbAcjvVXdYxQZmd

Additional appointment availability: Monday, February 9, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

PERSONNEL

• Director – Tavia Rivée Jefferson
• Musical Director – Evan Lange
• Choreographer – Alvon Reed
• Artistic Director – Andrew Abrams
• Managing Director – Gail Becker

CONTRACT

LOA

LOA

$761 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT)

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal will be on Tuesday, May 12th. The show runs June 5–7, 2026.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in RENT (see 2026 breakdown). Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, ages, as well as performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition. All principal roles will be understudied.

Rehearsals will take place at the Capital City Theatre CORE space in Middleton, WI. All performances will be at the Orpheum Theater.

OTHER

If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions we will be accepting video submissions at any time until February 1, 2026. See audition instructions here:
https://castingmanager.com/audition/info/kbAcjvVXdYxQZmd.

Required Equity audition cuts may be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/03btrrhsc8k2ql0kr1xop/AH30fpj0B32ZNOQyfTI5oAA?rlkey=x2b85iehs6u85kurkoe7pejog&dl=0.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

PREPARATION

Prepare a one-minute cut in the style of RENT. Accompanist will be provided. If you need the required Equity audition cuts, they may be found at the Dropbox link above.

EQUITY STATEMENT

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

Mark Cohen (Age: 20–30) Male-presenting. Range: A2–G4 (sometimes A4 in optional lines). A struggling documentary filmmaker and the musical’s narrator; quirky, anxious, witty. Possesses strong storytelling ability and emotional clarity. Some movement.

Roger Davis (Age: 20–30) Male-presenting. Rock tenor. Range: B2–A4. A recovering addict and ex-rock musician searching for purpose and healing. Has a strong rock sound and emotional intensity. Guitar proficiency is helpful.

Mimi Marquez (Age: 20–30) Female-presenting. Mezzo with strong belt. Range: G3–E5 (F5 belt). A dancer at the Cat Scratch Club. Sexy, vulnerable, and strong-willed; struggles with addiction. Is a confident mover.

Maureen Johnson (Age: 20–30) Female-presenting. Mezzo with belt. Range: A3–F5. Performance artist, dramatic, comedic, flirtatious, unpredictable. Possesses comedic timing and strong belt for “Over the Moon.”

Joanne Jefferson (Age: 22–35) Female-presenting. Alto/Mezzo with belt. Range: G3–E5. Lawyer, intelligent, grounded, and organized. Maureen’s partner. Strong harmonies and duet capability for “Tango: Maureen.”

Tom Collins (Age: 20s–30s) Male-presenting. Lyric rich baritone. Range: F2–A4. A philosophy professor; warm, big-hearted, gently humorous. Has a rich lower register and soulful tone (featured in “I’ll Cover You”).

Angel Dumott Schunard (Age: 20s–30s) Any gender. Tenor (strong falsetto ideal). Range: C3–A4. A drag queen, percussionist, and the emotional heart of the show. Needs charisma, vulnerability, and excellent movement/dance.

Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III (Age: 20s–30s) Male-presenting. Baritone. Range: B2–F4. Former roommate turned property manager; ambitious, polished, and pragmatic. Possesses a strong vocal presence.

The Homeless Woman (Age: 25–45) Female-presenting. Range: G3–D5. Strong character actor with vocal grit.

Alexi Darling (Age: 25–45) Female-presenting. Mezzo/Alto. Range: B3–D5. Fast-talking TV executive with strong comedic timing (voicemail solos).