Dates
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, WA
November 1-3, 2007
Regal Theatre, Subiaco, WA
November 9-25, 2007
Cast & Crew
Cast
Anthony Callea…Mark Cohen
Tim Campbell…Roger Davis
Nikki Webster…Maureen Johnson
Shane Jenek…Angel Dumott Schunard
Andrew Conaghan…Benjamin Coffin III
Jaya Henderson…Mimi Marquez
Shai Yammanee…Tom Collins
Sharon Wisniewski…Joanne Jefferson
Jared Furtado
Ruth Wilkin
Mitchell Goode
Cynthia Fenton
Natalie Gillespie
Donna-Maree Gavin
Charles McCom
Jared Newall
Ali Bodycoat
Bodi Ledwil
Crew
Director: Chris Kabay
Musical Director: Simon Holt
Producers: Adam and Rebecca Bick
Production Manager: Jo March
Stage Manager: Khat Kerr
Choreographer: Mitchell Goode
Sound and Design Operation: Alan D Thompson
Lighting Design: Jo Marsh
Set Design: Chris Kabay
Set Builders: Graeme Mell, David Marsh
Scaffold: PCH Group Ltd
Publicity: Ali Bodycoat
Wardrobe: Leonie Briggs
Hair Stylist: Damien Kabay
Make up Artist: Thiana Sperry
Plot Synopsis
Mark, a filmmaker, and Roger, a rock singer, live in New York’s East Village in a run down apartment block, now owned by their ex-roommate Benny, who has married into money. On Christmas Eve, Benny presents them with an ultimatum; either convince Maureen (Mark‘s ex-lover) to cancel her midnight performance protesting Benny‘s real estate plans to evacuate the neighbouring tent-city and build a cyber-arts studio, or pay their last year’s rent (which Benny knows they cannot do).
Simultaneously, Collins, another ex-roommate is mugges outside the building. Angel, a street drummer, rescues him. Meanwhile, Mark, refusing Benny‘s demand to stop Maureen, decides instead to help Maureen to set up her performance.
A few minutes later, Roger meets Mimi, his neighbour, and despite their mutual attraction, Roger finds himself unable to become involved with her.
Following Maureen‘s performance, the friends gather at The Life Cafe. Benny is there with his wealthy father-in-law – while Mark and the others take over the cafe. Meanwhile, in the tent-city, a riot has erupted (sparked by Maureen‘s performance) which Mark films. Benny locks Mark and Roger out of their building – as Mimi and Roger recognise their common bond and finally unite.
Act Two begins on New Years Eve – with Mark, Roger and the others breaking back into their apartment. The rest of the act follows the events of that year – culminating Christmas Eve, one year later.
Musical Numbers
01. Tune Up/Voice Mail #1
02. RENT *
03. You Okay Honey?
04. One Song, Glory
05. Light My Candle
06. Voice Mail #2
07. Today 4U
08. You’ll See
08. Tango: Maureen
09. Life Support *
10. Out Tonight
11. Another Day *
12. Will I? *
13. On The Street*
14. Santa Fe *
15. I’ll Cover You
16. We’re Okay
17. Christmas Bells *
18. Over The Moon *
19. La Vie Boheme/I Should Tell You*
01. Seasons of Love *
02. Happy New Year/Voice Mail #3 *
03. Take Me Or Leave Me *
04. Voice Mail #4
05. Contact *
06. I’ll Cover You: Reprise
07. Halloween
08. Goodbye Love *
09. What You Own
10. Voice Mail #5
11. Your Eyes/Finale *
Audio
Listen to Sharon Wisniewski and Nikki sing Take Me or Leave Me on YouTube or Tumblr.
Other Songs
• Without You – Jaya Henderson and Tim Campbell
Videos
Videos by Keirrac2 and Shai Yamannee.
• Opening Monologue & Rent
• Tango Maureen
• Sante Fe
• La Vie Boheme *
• Seasons of Love
• I’ll Cover You (Reprise)
• Halloween
• What You Own *
• Finale – No Day But Today *
*Includes Nikki.
Perth Telethon
The cast of Rent, who were in rehearsal for their November opening, perform Seasons Of Love at Western Australia’s Telethon 2007 charity event in October. The soloists are Anthony Callea (Mark) and Sharon Wisniewski (Joanne). Eventainment and Yellowglass.
TVW Seven News Perth – Telethon coverage (October 14, 2007)
Telethon 2007 – Red Carpet Arrivals
Links
» Gallery
» Tumblr
» Photos: Rent Premiere After Party
» Screencaps: Nikki, Shane and Anthony interviewed at Mix 94.5
» Review @ AustralianStage.com.au
