We’re seeking an actor to bring the role of Tom Collins to life in our upcoming production of Rent! Tom is a brilliant, free-spirited character with a deep sense of loyalty to his friends and a heart full of love. His relationship with Angel is central to his journey—it's filled with deep affection, joy, and profound emotional connection. We’re seeking someone with a powerful voice, great stage presence, and the ability to portray both the humor and heartfelt moments of this iconic character. If you’re ready to bring this beautiful story to life with authenticity and energy, we’d love to see you audition!

We strongly encourage BIPOC actors to audition.

TOM COLLINS: (Age 22-35)
A computer genius and liberal professor. He is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Used to be a roommate in the loft and is HIV-positive. This character is male presenting. Intimacy (cuddling & kissing) is required with another actor who variably presents as male and female throughout the show.

Please submit a video of yourself singing the Excerpt from I’ll Cover You (Reprise), bars
22 - 42. Please only sing the ‘Collins’ lines. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nk4iwehTjSj0IZvzUnGllnVuRPrmV-cM/view
You are also welcome to submit a video signing the entire song if you wish.

Please submit the video to info@aspecttheatre.org.au

Video auditions will be reviewed by the production team, and announcement of callbacks will be communicated on Tuesday 25th March.

CALLBACKS
Callbacks will take place on the evening of Thursday 27th March in Hawthorn, Victoria. Callback material will include the attached excerpt from 'Santa Fe', bars 5-70, and will involve singing/acting alongside the actor for the role of 'Angel Dumott Schunard'. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdTcMsI7egC84K14xc2UeqlNPcWFhs8l/view?usp=drive_link

​

For more information about the company and production please see the info pack below. Please disregard audition and callback information included in the pack. (Refer to information above instead).