The Centenary Stage Company is holding non-equity open auditions for the 2020 summer stock productions of “RENT” and “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” on Saturday, May 14 from noon to 8 p.m. in the Lackland Center on the Centenary campus. Video auditions will also be accepted.

Performers will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis and should prepare 16 to 32 bars of a contemporary/rock song. Singing and movement/dance is a priority. An accompanist will be provided.

“RENT” launches the season. Based on Puccini’s beloved opera “La Bohème,” “RENT” follows the ups and downs of a year in the life of a group of impoverished, artistic friends living in Manhattan’s East Village. The group’s dreams, losses, and love stories weave through the musical’s narration to paint a raw and emotional portrait of the gritty bohemian world of New York City in the late 1980s, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

The summer season continues with the smash off–Broadway hit The Marvelous Wonderettes, a step back in time to a 1958 Senior Prom and a 1968 high school reunion. The musical features more than 30 classics from the 1950s and 60s.

“RENT” will open July 7 and run through July 17. “The Marvelous Wonderettes” will open July 28 and run thru Aug. 7, with performances Thursdays through Sundays at the Lackland Center. All roles are available. Shows will be directed by CSC’s Lea Antolini Lid and Jillian Petrie. CSC is seeking a diverse company and nontraditional casting will be considered. Stipend and housing will be provided. For more information regarding the auditions contact the CSC box office at 908-979-0900.

In “RENT,” parts are: Mark Cohen, a filmmaker and video artist. Soul-searching, a bit of a nerd. Age 20 to 30, Vocal range G#4 down to C3.

Roger Davis, a struggling musician and former drug addict, HIV-positive. Vocal range A4 down to F#2, age 20 -35.

Tom Collins, a computer genius and liberal professor, a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition, also HIV-positive. Age 25 to 35. Vocal range from A4 to F#2.

Benjamin Coffin III, landlord who traded in his personal morals for power and wealth. Age 25 to 35. Vocal range F#4 to D3.

Joanne Jefferson, a public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. Age: 25 to 40. Vocal range E5 to G3.

Angel Dumott Schunard, eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen and dancer. Age 20 to 30. Vocal range D5 to C3.

Mimi Marquez, HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Slender and sickly. Age 18 to 21. Vocal range E5 to F#3.

Maureen Johnson, zany performance artist. Age 20 to 25. Vocal range F5 to G3.

Ensemble: cops, vendors, support group (Paul, Steve, Gordon, Pam, Ali, Sue); homeless people (Squeegieman, Blanket Person); drug addicts; parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. And Mrs. Jefferson, Roger’s Mom, Mimi’s Mother).

In “The Marvelous Wonderettes” the parts are: Cindy Lou (18 to 28) who knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High and will be named Prom Queen. and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5.

Missy (18 to 28) is the over-achiever of the group. Vocal range: Soprano G3 to A5.

Betty Jean (18 to 28) is the class clown and tomboy. Vocal range: Alto with strong low range: D3 to E5.

Suzy (18 to 28) is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Vocal range: Mezzo-Alto with both sweet and soulful voice.

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Centenary Stage Company, is seeking applicants for the 2022-23 Artistic Internship program.

Vacancies are immediate. Interested applicants must submit a resume and two letters of recommendation via email as PDF attachments with the subject line CSC Internship Application to CSC General Manager, Christopher Young at christopher.young15@centenaryuniversity.edu or via mail to Attn: Christopher Young Centenary Stage Company 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840.

For more information regarding the CSC Artistic Internship, contact Young, at (908) 979-0900.

The Artistic Internship program is designed to provide the opportunity to explore all facets of the business of theatre, from administration to performance and production. The program is geared toward applicants who have completed their undergraduate training and are seeking to bridge the gap between their academic career and the professional theatre industry while providing young artists a place to build their early careers. The aim of the program is to equip interns with a clear understanding of how the business of theatre works on every level by providing real-world experience in a hands-on, fast paced environment gaining experience in a variety of capacities using a wide array of skills. Interns will also work alongside and directly with industry professionals, both resident artists and nationally renowned professional guest artists, providing unique networking opportunities.

This is a paid internship with a monthly stipend. Interns participating in the Young Audience Series Touring program will receive an additional per performance stipend when applicable. No housing is provided. All applicants should be local hire with the ability to commute. The internship is a year-long commitment from start date. Flexible evening and weekend availability as dictated by event calendar required.

All interns, regardless of specific area of focus, will work closely with CSC staff and gain extensive training in day-to-day operations and management of the business including assisting with marketing, development, fundraising, community and educational outreach, company management, patron relations, content creation, social media engagement, web development and maintenance, and all other administrative initiatives. Interns will become proficient with Theatre Manager, the ticketing software used widely by performing arts organizations across North America, as well as various other software programs utilized by the organization, including but not limited to, the full Microsoft Office suite and various Adobe programs, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

Performance-focused interns will be granted opportunity to audition for and, if cast, perform in CSC mainstage productions. Although the internship does not guarantee performance roles in CSC mainstage productions, it does promise performance opportunity to those interested. Interns with a performance focus can earn Equity Points through the Equity Membership Candidacy Program (EMC) if cast in a CSC mainstage production operating under an Actors Equity Association (AEA) contract.