Middlesex Community College Theatre Department
Seeking BENNY for RENT by Jonathan Larson
Location: Lowell, MA
Audition / Call Type: Singers
The Middlesex Community College Theatre Department
Is seeking
BENNY
For RENT!
If interested, please email osterk@middlesex.mass.edu
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: For full instructions, please visit http://www.middlesex.mass.edu/performingarts
BENNY COFFIN III
Vocal Range: Tenor (Eb3-F4)
Ethnicity: Typically African-American, possibly other POC
Benny used to be Mark and Roger’s roommate, but he married Alison Grey, who is from a rich family involved with real estate, and he is now Mark and Roger’s 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.
PERFORMANCE DATES APRIL 20th-23rd 2023
Rehearsals tend to be Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings and Sundays 1-5 – but this will be determined according to everyone’s schedules.
Note: RENT features many adult themes, including sex, drug use, profanity, and same-sex intimacy. Due to the adult nature of RENT, all actors must be 18 or older at the time of auditions.
Proof of vaccination required to audition per MCC protocol
Payment: Non-Paid
City or Location of call: Lowell, MA
Please submit to: osterk@middlesex.mass.edu by 01/17/2023 11:30 AM
please email OSTERK@middlesex.mass.edu if you are interested.
This casting notice was posted by: Middlesex Community College Theatre Department
