Rent
Rent
Music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Ben Emerson
Music directed by Bruno Shirley
We were incredibly proud to present our production of Jonathan Larson's iconic Rent at the Whitireia Performing Arts Centre in 2015. The sell-out season was met with both critical and popular acclaim and marked a new height for Footlights.
CAST
Mark Cohen
David Young
Roger Davis
Dave McNamara
Tom Collins
Michael Stebbings
Joanne Jefferson
Laura Gardner
Angel Dumott Schunard
Sean Pickersgill
Mimi Marquez
Cassandra Tse
Maureen Johnson
Stacey O'Brien
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Benjamin Coffin III
Patrick Jennings
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Mark's Mom/Seasons of Love Soloist/Homeless Chorus
Ellie Stewart
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Mr Jefferson/Pastor/Squeegee Man/Junkie
Ed Blunden​
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Mrs Jefferson/Roger's Mom/Coat Vendor
Karen Anslow
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Hannah/Alexi Darling/Junkie
Ruby Kemp
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Jordan/Junkie
Ziyanda Matshe
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Teakay/Restaurant Man/Bag Lady/Vendor
Mike Bryant
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Mimi's Grandmother/Homeless Chorus
Catherine Gavigan-Binnie
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The Man/Homeless Chorus
Dominic Taffs
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Mr Grey/Homeless Chorus
Edward Abrahamson
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La Vie Boheme Dancer/Police Officer
Margaret Hill
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Life Support Member/Junkie
Darryn Woods
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Life Support Member/Police Officer
Gabrielle Wright
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Life Support Member/Homeless Chorus
Brigid Boyle
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Police Officer/Ensemble
Kenneth Gaffney
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Junkie/Ensemble
Natalie Hunt
CREW
Director
Ben Emerson
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Music Director
Bruno Shirley
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Choreographer
Esther Welsh
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Production Manager
Abigail Helsby
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Stage Manager
Tessa Alderton
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Costume Designer
Lisa Kiyomoto-Fink
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Lighting Designer
Aaron Blackledge
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Set Designer
Marie Swanson
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Makeup & Hair Designer
Brittany Goss
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Prop Master
Jason Longstaff
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Music Assistant
Sam Burnard
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Publicity
Patrick Jennings
Talia Carlisle
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Follow Spot Operators
Michael Farmer
Natalie Hunt
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Sound Designer
Darryn Woods
BAND
Keyboard
Sue Windsor
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Guitar
Steve Morrison
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Keyboard/Guitar
Bruno Shirley
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Bass Guitar
Bernadette Stander
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Drums
Nick Gadd
REVIEWS
"Do they nail it? Yes they do... a fusion of excellent ensemble work, energy, enthusiasm and talent."
​- Maryanne Cathro, Theatreview
GALLERY
Photography by Rebecca Tate
