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
Benjamin Coffin III
Patrick Jennings
Mark's Mom/Seasons of Love Soloist/Homeless Chorus
Ellie Stewart
Mr Jefferson/Pastor/Squeegee Man/Junkie
Ed Blunden
Mrs Jefferson/Roger's Mom/Coat Vendor
Karen Anslow
Hannah/Alexi Darling/Junkie
Ruby Kemp
Jordan/Junkie
Ziyanda Matshe
Teakay/Restaurant Man/Bag Lady/Vendor
Mike Bryant
Mimi's Grandmother/Homeless Chorus
Catherine Gavigan-Binnie
The Man/Homeless Chorus
Dominic Taffs
Mr Grey/Homeless Chorus
Edward Abrahamson
La Vie Boheme Dancer/Police Officer
Margaret Hill
Life Support Member/Junkie
Darryn Woods
Life Support Member/Police Officer
Gabrielle Wright
Life Support Member/Homeless Chorus
Brigid Boyle
Police Officer/Ensemble
Kenneth Gaffney
Junkie/Ensemble
Natalie Hunt
CREW
Director
Ben Emerson
Music Director
Bruno Shirley
Choreographer
Esther Welsh
Production Manager
Abigail Helsby
Stage Manager
Tessa Alderton
Costume Designer
Lisa Kiyomoto-Fink
Lighting Designer
Aaron Blackledge
Set Designer
Marie Swanson
Makeup & Hair Designer
Brittany Goss
Prop Master
Jason Longstaff
Music Assistant
Sam Burnard
Publicity
Patrick Jennings
Talia Carlisle
Follow Spot Operators
Michael Farmer
Natalie Hunt
Sound Designer
Darryn Woods
BAND
Keyboard
Sue Windsor
Guitar
Steve Morrison
Keyboard/Guitar
Bruno Shirley
Bass Guitar
Bernadette Stander
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
