New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs
Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120
Bartlett, IL, June 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- There is a new theatre company causing quite a stir in the western suburbs of Chicago. Introspect Theatre is one of the first theatre companies in the country to be granted the rights to present the full stage version of Jonathan Larson’s hit musical, RENT. The production hits the stage at 8 pm June 18-27, 2009 at the Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. Tickets are $10 and seating is general admission. Reservations can be made through the Box Office 847-754-8409 or purchased online at http://www.introspecttheatre.com .
RENT is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.
Artistic Director Jeff Linamen has assembled an amazing cast of actors for Intospect’s premiere production. Billy Surges plays the role of Mark Cohen, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of "Roger Davis", an HIV-positive musician who is recovering from heroin addiction played by Phil Gomez. Michelle McCarthy is Mimi Marquez; a sexy HIV-positive stripper and dancer who is also a heroin junkie and Roger's love interest.
Haley Damm plays a spunky performance artist Maureen Johnson, who is Mark's ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend of Joanne Jefferson, a tough, headstrong Harvard-educated lawyer played by Gina Carlson.
Tom Collins, the HIV-positive philosophy teacher, friend and former roommate of Roger, Mark, and Maureen is played by Matt Gazda. Jay R De Leon is cast in the role of Angel Schunard, an HIV-positive Drag Queen with a heart of gold and Tom Collins' love interest. Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III, played by Danny Faczek is the former friend and landlord of Mark, Roger and Mimi's apartment.
The rest of the cast includes: Shannon Doherty Hartnett, Josh Conrad, Sam McNulty, Tanner Spears, Alyssa Gross, Jeff Hinckley, Trace Hamilton, Alina Rodriguez, Monica Giraldo, Amie Zeiss, Marlene Toscano, Ken Gonzales, and Amee Renee Marik.
The musical was first seen in a sold out, limited three-week workshop run at the New York Theatre Workshop in 1994. This same New York City off-Broadway theatre was also the musical’s initial home following its official January 25, 1996, opening. Tragically, the show’s creator, Jonathan Larson died suddenly the night before the off-Broadway premiere.
RENT, opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, on April 29, 1996. The musical went on to win every major best musical award, including the Tony Award, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. RENT played its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on September 7, 2008 after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. RENT is the seventh longest running show in Broadway history and grossed over $280 million during its Broadway run. Over the course of its groundbreaking 12-year New York run, RENT transformed the definition of musical theater – and changed Broadway forever.
Tours of RENT have crisscrossed the country almost continuously since late 1996 and the U.S. national tours have grossed over $330 million. The musical has been translated into every major language and been performed on six continents, including in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The mission of Introspect Theatre is to educate and provide quality theatrical experiences for young performers through the production of shows with contemporary social relevance.
Introspect Theatre is presenting the full, uncut version of RENT June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 at 8 pm at the Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. For ticket information call, 847-754-8409 .
RENT has changed Broadway forever and transformed how a generation feels about musical theatre. Whether it’s your 1st time or your 100th time, you won’t want to miss this production of RENT.
Recommended for Mature Audiences, RENT contains adult language and situations.
RENT
presented by Introspect Theatre
June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2009 at 8 PM
Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
For Tickets Call 847-754-8409
Director Jeff Linamen
Music Director Ceara Rose Windhausen
Choreographer Michelle McCarthy
Assistant Director/Stage Manager Sarah Cammelot
Technical Director Heather Motz
Contact:
Jeff Linamen
Introspect Theatre
630-240-1229
http://www.introspecttheatre.com
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RENT is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Boheme. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.
Artistic Director Jeff Linamen has assembled an amazing cast of actors for Intospect’s premiere production. Billy Surges plays the role of Mark Cohen, a struggling documentary filmmaker and best friend of "Roger Davis", an HIV-positive musician who is recovering from heroin addiction played by Phil Gomez. Michelle McCarthy is Mimi Marquez; a sexy HIV-positive stripper and dancer who is also a heroin junkie and Roger's love interest.
Haley Damm plays a spunky performance artist Maureen Johnson, who is Mark's ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend of Joanne Jefferson, a tough, headstrong Harvard-educated lawyer played by Gina Carlson.
Tom Collins, the HIV-positive philosophy teacher, friend and former roommate of Roger, Mark, and Maureen is played by Matt Gazda. Jay R De Leon is cast in the role of Angel Schunard, an HIV-positive Drag Queen with a heart of gold and Tom Collins' love interest. Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III, played by Danny Faczek is the former friend and landlord of Mark, Roger and Mimi's apartment.
The rest of the cast includes: Shannon Doherty Hartnett, Josh Conrad, Sam McNulty, Tanner Spears, Alyssa Gross, Jeff Hinckley, Trace Hamilton, Alina Rodriguez, Monica Giraldo, Amie Zeiss, Marlene Toscano, Ken Gonzales, and Amee Renee Marik.
The musical was first seen in a sold out, limited three-week workshop run at the New York Theatre Workshop in 1994. This same New York City off-Broadway theatre was also the musical’s initial home following its official January 25, 1996, opening. Tragically, the show’s creator, Jonathan Larson died suddenly the night before the off-Broadway premiere.
RENT, opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, on April 29, 1996. The musical went on to win every major best musical award, including the Tony Award, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. RENT played its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on September 7, 2008 after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews. RENT is the seventh longest running show in Broadway history and grossed over $280 million during its Broadway run. Over the course of its groundbreaking 12-year New York run, RENT transformed the definition of musical theater – and changed Broadway forever.
Tours of RENT have crisscrossed the country almost continuously since late 1996 and the U.S. national tours have grossed over $330 million. The musical has been translated into every major language and been performed on six continents, including in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The mission of Introspect Theatre is to educate and provide quality theatrical experiences for young performers through the production of shows with contemporary social relevance.
Introspect Theatre is presenting the full, uncut version of RENT June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27 at 8 pm at the Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103. For ticket information call, 847-754-8409 .
RENT has changed Broadway forever and transformed how a generation feels about musical theatre. Whether it’s your 1st time or your 100th time, you won’t want to miss this production of RENT.
Recommended for Mature Audiences, RENT contains adult language and situations.
RENT
presented by Introspect Theatre
June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 2009 at 8 PM
Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
For Tickets Call 847-754-8409
Director Jeff Linamen
Music Director Ceara Rose Windhausen
Choreographer Michelle McCarthy
Assistant Director/Stage Manager Sarah Cammelot
Technical Director Heather Motz
Contact:
Jeff Linamen
Introspect Theatre
630-240-1229
http://www.introspecttheatre.com
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847-754-8409
www.introspecttheatre.com
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847-754-8409
www.introspecttheatre.com
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