WNY Arts Society has announced auditions for its fall/winter production of Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning production of RENT with performances January 13-16 in Batavia.
RENT will be directed by Ashley Bateman with vocal direction by Jacqueline McLean.
Auditions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday Sept. 25 and Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 26 at the YWCA, 301 North St. in Batavia (enter from rear door).
Auditioners should prepare an audition song FROM A MODERN/ROCK MUSICAL that’s at least 16-bars long. Please bring your own sheet music. Accompanist will be provided, no a cappella please.
There will be a dance/movement portion of auditions. Please come prepared to dance. There will NOT be any readings from the script as this show is 95 percent music. If you’re being considered for a role, you will be asked to stay to sing from the show following auditions and/or be called back Sunday evening.
Anyone interested in auditioning is encouraged to visit www.WNYAS.com or call (585) 201-3750 for additional information and casting requirements.
