Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

This is theatre at its best – exuberant, passionate and joyous.

This production will feature two casts. Ensemble will be performing in all six shows. Principal characters will star in 3, and perform in the ensemble for the other 3. 

Opening Cast: FRIDAY JULY 26, SUNDAY JULY 28, SATURDAY AUGUST 3:

• Roger - Andrew Pappas
• Mark - Dylan Flaig
• Collins - Jon Cortez
• Benny - Sterlin Johnson
• Joanne - Remy Shumaker
• Angel - Juan Sedonio
• Mimi - Angie Castro
• Maureen - Emma Mathews

Closing Cast: SATURDAY JULY 27, FRIDAY AUGUST 2, SUNDAY AUGUST 4:

• Roger - Joshua Cash
• Mark - Brandon Sapp
• Collins - Charl'z Kay
• Benny - Juan Castillo
• Joanne - Brandi Bell
• Angel - Michael Brown
• Mimi - A'Keisha Lee
• Maureen - Abby Denault
   

What started as a childhood dream, turned into a lifelong passion. After almost a decade of directing, coaching, producing, and working with some of the most creative, artistic, and inspiring artists in the Chicagoland area, a hypothetical conversation backstage about dreams of what could be…turned into a reality.

"Theatre can spark discussions, and hopefully, change minds and hearts. It can serve as a catalyst for understanding and empathy." - Viola Davis

At Rose Theatrics, we believe in the power of storytelling to ignite imaginations, provoke thought, and inspire change. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse array of theatrical experiences that captivate audiences and celebrate the beauty of live performance. Rose Theatrics is dedicated to producing productions that push boundaries, challenge perspectives, and leave a lasting impact. 

While not producing plays or musicals, Rose Theatrics offers private acting/audition coaching both in person and virtual. Please email [email protected] for more information. 

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