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RENT: School Edition...
Past Production - July 2009
Presented by Energy Laboratories and Streeter Brothers
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner
Original Concept and Additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson
Musical Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil
Dramaturgy by Lynn Thomson
RENT was 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
Venture's Production Directed by Sarah Butts
Musical Direction by Amy Logan
Performed entirely by
students, this high school version of the Pulitzer-Prize winning Broadway
musical is based on the opera La Boheme.
A story of friendship, commitment, betrayal and loyalty,
RENT follow the lives of seven
friends living the Bohemian life in New York’s East Village. This contemporary
rock musical contains issues that affect the lives of America’s youth –
sexuality, AIDS, drug usage, violence, death & acceptance. (PG-13:
some material may not be suitable for children.)
This production is sponsored by Energy Laboratories and Streeter Brothers, with
additional funding provided by Computers Unlimited, CTA Architects, Jong K.
Weeks and Circle of Life Animal Wellness Center.
Press and Photos:
See photos and read Jaci Webb's July 10 article in the
Billings Gazette's Enjoy
here.
Watch Cathy Ulrich's July 20 interview with John Knispel and Elliot Peterson for
The Billings Gazette's 5:01 Show
here.
See photos and read Jaci Webb's July 22 review in the
Billings Gazette
here.
Cast:
Roger:
John Knispel
Mark: Elliot O'Rourke Peterson
Mimi:
Kelsey Steffan
Maureen:
Sharda Olson Meyer
Joanne:
Rebekah Kellison
Angel:
Joseph Baken
Collins:
Colin McRae
Benny:
Landry Bertsch
Mrs. Cohen:
Alicia Connolly
Paul:
Tyler Mckinley
Gordon:
Chris Decker
Steve:
Adam Roebling
Ali:
Kennedee Burk
Pam:
Bridget A. Mayer
Sue and Mimi's Mom:
Karlee Adler
Support Group Members and others:
Eli Gillman
Support Group Members and others:
Katy Kemmick
Alexi Darling and others:
Christea Evanson
Mrs. Jefferson and others:
Derrian Green
Mr. Jefferson and others:
Sean Brogan
Pastor and Restaurant Man:
Chase Anderson
Squeegieman and others:
Andrew Eck
Cop, Thug and others:
Alex Bush
Cop, Thug and others:
Devin Clarke
Blanket Person and others:
Stephen Seder
Vendor and others:
Harrison Cooper
The Man and others:
Patrick Bush
Homeless Man 1 and others:
Travis Kuehn
Homeless Man 2 and others:
Alonzo D. Marquez
Mr. Grey and others:
Kevin Mermel
Kirsten,
Roger’s Mom and others:
Jamie Winter
Production:
Director: Sarah Butts
Musical Director: Amy Logan
Choreographer: Sarah Butts
Assistant Director: Dawn Carter
Assistant Choreographer: Elliot O'Rourke Peterson
Design:
Set
Design: Paul Jangula
Costumes/Props: Andrew Smith, Caitlin McRae, Sarah Beth Gumm,
Adam Roebling
Light Design: Paul Jangula
Graffiti Artist: Paul Jangula
Sound Technicians: Eric Logan, Amber Meyer
Production/Set Foreman: Alonzo D. Marquez
Light Operator: James Bowling
Film Creator: Pat Kerns
Set Construction: Paul Jangula, Alonzo D. Marquez,
Chase Anderson, Chris Decker, Derrian Green, Travis Kuehn, Bekah Kellison, Eric
Logan, Bridget A. Mayers, The Mayers Family, Tyler D. McKinley, Stephen Seder,
Kelsey Steffan, Timber Venard
Special Thanks: Liz Allen, Alex Bush, Patrick Bush,
Blaine Jensen, Dave - Golden Recycling, Missy Langlas, Eric Logan, French
Impressions Graphic Design, Kathy McLain, A.J. Kalanick - Brilliant Concepts,
Lockwood IGA, Rimrock Opera, Adam Roebling, Skyview Hight School, Tel-Tec Pay
Phones, West High School
Band:
Keyboard: Amy Logan
Keyboard: Dae Jong Kang
Guitar: Jazmine Jones
Guitar: Preston Roberts
Bass: John Biddle
Drums: Graham Owen
Show Dates & Times:
July 17, 2009 - 8:00 (Friday)
July 18, 2009 - 8:00 (Saturday)
July 19, 2009 - 2:00 (Sunday)
July 24, 2009 - 8:00 (Friday)
July 25, 2009 - 8:00 (Saturday)
July 26, 2009 - 2:00 (Sunday)
July 29, 2009 - 7:30 (Wednesday)
July 30, 2009 - 7:30 (Thursday)
July 31, 2009 - 8:00 (Friday)
Aug 1, 2009 - 8:00 (Saturday)
Show Location:
Venture's Roebling Theatre: 2317 Montana Ave., Billings, MT
Disclosures:
RENT-SCHOOL
EDITION
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone:
212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684,
www.MTIShows.com
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