Casting Notes
Please note that age ranges given in the descriptions indicate perceived appearance on stage as opposed to the actor's chronological age. These are just guidelines. We are open to diverse casting
and all roles are open to consideration regardless of background, ethnicity or sexual/gender orientation. Important Note: All roles require strong rock/pop vocalists.

Physicality Codes Legend
C = basic physical contact like shaking hands, arm-in-arm and partner dancing
D = a dance role E = embracing F = fight choreography K = kissing
L = weight bearing, lifting, or being lifted SI = staged intimacy

Roles Available

Roger Davis
A musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft space.
He is reminiscent of a young Kurt Cobain. Note: The role requires live, onstage guitar playing.
Age: 20-25 Gender: Male Physicality Codes: C, E
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F2

Mark Cohen
A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. A typical young artist, a bit of a nerd, and
roommates with Roger.
Age: 20-25 Gender: Male Physicality Codes: C, E, K
Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Tom Collins
A professor of technology at NYU who is grounded in anarchy and liberation. A nurturer with a smooth disposition. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with
HIV.
Age: 25-35 Gender: Male Physicality Codes: C, E, K
Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F#2

Benjamin Coffin III
Mark and Roger's landlord and former roommate. Benny traded in his personal morals for power and wealth. In spite of being seen as a sell out, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community.
Age: 25-35 Gender: Male Physicality Codes: C, E
Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Angel Dumott Schunard
An eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. Angel is magnetic and rooted in living for the moment, and is the heart of the
piece. He becomes Tom's lover. Note: Strong falsetto required.
Age: 20-30 Gender: Male Physicality Codes: C
Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Joanne Jefferson
A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog. As an out and proud lesbian, she demands her own liberation. She is smart, purposeful, and grounded. Carries on a tumultuous
relationship with Maureen.
Age: 25-40 Gender: Female Physicality Codes: C, E
Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Mimi Marquez
A dancer and sex worker, Mimi is a drug addict who is living with HIV. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Living in the same building as Roger and Mark, Mimi meets the friend group through her unexpected romantic connection to Roger.
Age: 19-25 Gender: Female Physicality Codes: C
Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Maureen Johnson
An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen is full of well-intended passion and anarchist energies which she pours into her art. Former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. Recently dumped Mark for Joanne. Oozes sexuality.
Age: 20-25 Gender: Female Physicality Codes: C
Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Ensemble
8-10 ensemble members to portray: The Homeless, Junkies, Parents, Support Group, etc. Many featured moments and solos available. Character doubling is also expected. SATB vocals.
Age: 20-30 Gender: Any Physicality Codes: C

Information Session

An information session will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm.
This is a great chance to meet the team, hear their ideas and how they work, get some tips on how to have a successful audition and ask lots of questions.
The session will be done in a hybrid format. For those wishing to attend in person the session will be held at the SMT Rehearsal Unit, 51 Estate Drive, Toronto, ON (Markham & 401 area).
For those who wish to join virtually via Zoom please use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86499032377?pwd=rImMklUx4TbG1RYXbY7H4EO3Ip9jWy.1

Audition Requirements

Music
Please prepare two 30 second to 1 min selections from two upbeat rock or pop songs in the style of the show.
Please keeping in mind the following:
1. We will only hear one song – however have a second song available as a back-up choice should we want to hear something different.
2. Songs should showcase your vocal range and storytelling ability. Show us who you are!
3. You will receive redirects of your song so please make sure you are really comfortable with it. Your song should be memorized.
4. We may cut off the songs or we may ask you to stop mid-song, give you a re-direct, and ask you to continue.

*Please help the pianist to help you!
Make sure your sheet music is:
★ In the proper key for the pianist
★ Hole punched and placed in a binder
★ Preferably double sided
★ Clearly marked for the accompanist with any cuts or repeats
★ Please refrain from taping together sheets of music or bringing single loose sheets of music.

Dance
There will be a dance call held halfway through each audition session. On January 7th and 10th, it will be at 8:30 pm and on January 11th at 11:00 am or 3:00 pm depending on your
audition time. You must attend the session on the day of your audition so be prepared to come early or stay later depending on the timing of your audition.
Please wear comfortable clothes and enjoy yourself. That counts as much as whether you get the steps!

Online Form
Once you book an audition you will besent a link to our online audition form. Please make sure to fill this out as soon as possible.
As part of the form you will be asked to provide a full list of conflicts. Be as thorough as you can, especially around March Break and Easter. BE ADVISED THAT WE MOVE IN ON EASTER SUNDAY. If there are changes in conflicts during the audition process, please inform the producers, or bring an updated list to the audition and/or call backs.
The information provided will be used when creating the rehearsal schedule. Adding more or significant conflicts after casting may result in removal from the show.