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AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) at Music Theatre of CT. Auditions by appointment only. For questions or to book an appointment, email AUDITIONS@MUSICTHEATREOFCT.COM. Non-union actors will only be considered if they are local to MTC.

Preparation: Please prepare song in the style of the show. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Production Info: First Rehearsal 9/9/25, First Preview 9/26/25, Opening date 9/27/25, Closes 10/12/25. Performance schedule: Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm. Possible Thursdays at 7pm. MTC is unable to provide housing.

SEEKING:

Roger Davis
Age: 20–25
Voice Type: Tenor
A struggling musician and former drug addict, reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. HIV-positive. Roommates with Mark in the loft.

Mark Cohen
Age: 20–30
Voice Type: Tenor
A filmmaker and video artist, knee-deep in soul-searching. A typical young artist and a bit of a nerd. Roommates with Roger.

Tom Collins
Age: 25–35
Voice Type: Baritone/Tenor
A computer genius and liberal professor. Warm, nurturing, with a smooth, relaxed demeanor. HIV-positive. Former loft roommate.

Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III
Age: 25–35
Voice Type: Baritone
Landlord of Mark and Roger’s building. A former loft roommate who traded his ideals for success and wealth.

Joanne Jefferson
Age: 25–40
Voice Type: Strong High Belt
A public interest lawyer and strong-willed lesbian. Intelligent, focused, and in a turbulent relationship with Maureen.

Angel Dumott Schunard
Age: 20–30
Voice Type: Tenor
A magnetic, eccentric, HIV-positive drag queen and street percussionist. Exceptional dancer. Becomes Tom’s lover.

Mimi Marquez
Age: 18–21
Voice Type: Soprano/Belt
An HIV-positive stripper battling drug addiction. Appears slender and sickly but hides it well at her job. Lives in the same building as the loft.

Maureen Johnson
Age: 20–25
Voice Type: Strong Belt
A wildly unpredictable performance artist who radiates sexuality. Former loft resident who recently left Mark for Joanne.

Male Ensemble
Age: 20–35
To play Homeless Man, Junkie, Parents. Must move well.

Female Ensemble
Age: 20–35
To play Homeless Woman, Junkie, Parents. Must move well.