Join KWLT’s 2026 production of RENT, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical. Set in New York’s East Village, RENT follows a year in the lives of a group of artists and friends as they navigate love, loss, ambition, and community, featuring iconic songs like Seasons of Love and La Vie Bohème.

Auditions: June 27–29, 2026
Callbacks: June 30, 2026
Performances: November 20 – December 6, 2026

Auditions are open to performers of all experience levels. The process includes preparing part of a song, a short monologue, and learning a short dance/movement sequence. Character breakdowns, audition materials, and sign-up information are available on our website.

KWLT is committed to inclusive and diverse casting and welcomes performers of all ages (18+), backgrounds, body types, abilities, ethnicities, gender identities, and levels of experience. We encourage anyone who connects with the story and characters of RENT to audition. This production aims to reflect the diversity and spirit of the community that the show celebrates.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this is your chance to be part of a powerful, passionate production that reminds us there is “No Day But Today.” See the full details of the auditions and rehearsal process here.