Audition Call for RENT
No Day but Today!
K-W Musical Productions (KWMP) invites you to audition for our upcoming production of RENT. Join us as we transform the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts into New York City’s East Village, following a year in the lives of seven artists and friends struggling to pursue their dreams while grappling with addiction, illness, and the soaring cost of staying true to themselves.
Where: Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (36 King St. W., Kitchener)
Performances: December 3–12, 2026
KWMP welcomes adult performers (19 years +) to be part of this production.
KWMP’s community is enriched by diversity and inclusion. We recognize that every person brings a unique perspective and experience. When individuals feel respected, included, and fully welcomed to participate; our community becomes more inspired, innovative, and fulfilled — creating greater art.
KWMP is committed to increasing equal opportunity, diversity and a future of inclusivity. We welcome and encourage persons of any identity, orientation, and ability to audition.
It’s a ‘Season of Love’
One of our fellow community theatre companies, K-W Little Theatre (KWLT), is also mounting a production of RENT at the same time as ours. This was an unfortunate situation where both companies were granted rights for the same show at the same time. We had both undertaken extensive planning and had committed financially, by the time we became aware of the conflict, and we were simply too far down the road to change direction.
RENT, at its core, is a musical about community, and we are committed to working with KWLT to ensure that we honour that vision. Our hope is to work cooperatively with KWLT and are confident that when we work together, the synergies of both our productions can amplify the “Season of Love” in our community.
Audition Details
Audition Dates: June 8–10, 2026; 6-9 pm (may be extended if needed)
Callback Dates: Sunday, June 14, 2026; 2–5 pm
Location: KWMP Arts Centre, 14 Shaftsbury Drive, Kitchener
KWMP is holding in-person auditions for adult performers 19+.
What you need for your audition:
- Your completed Audition Google form.
- Book your audition slot Here.
- Attach a recent photo or headshot (with your name as the file name) to the Audition form.
- OPTIONAL: Attach a theatre resume (with your name as the file name) to the Audition form.
- Up to 2 minutes of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song
- Sheet music or a backing track.
For the full audition details, including a cast of characters, performance dates, rehearsal dates, audition panel and more, please see our full Audition Call Sheet.
Callback Information
Given the short turnaround time between auditions and callbacks, callback materials are available in advance so performers can begin familiarizing themselves with the selections if they wish.
Please note that not all auditioners will be called back. Callback invitations will be sent directly to selected performers following initial auditions.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns at any time during the audition process, please contact auditions@kwmp.ca
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements, Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Steve Skinner and Billy Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil
Dramaturgy by Lynn Thomson
Originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon, and New York Theatre Workshop.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
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