MELBOURNE
29 November - 9 December 2018
Chapel Off Chapel
MELBOURNE 29 November - 9 December 2018 Chapel Off Chapel
James Terry Collective presents
RENT
the Smash Hit Musical
by Jonathan Larson
jamesterrycollective.com.au | chapeloffchapel.com.au
The smash hit musical RENT is coming to Melbourne! To be staged at Chapel off Chapel for a strictly limited season. With an inspirational message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity is still a relevant story for a modern audience.
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in New York’s East Village, whose dreams and heartbreak intertwine in the shadow of HIV and AIDS.
Cameron Steens - Performer - Benjamin “Benny” Coffin III
Performed as Benny, the landlord and former roommate who traded his personal morals for power and wealth. The season was extended due to the success of the production,
Simon Parris: Man In Chair - “Cameron Steens deftly sneaks in seeds of wistfulness and doubt as driven property developer Benny observes that money does not replace the love of good friends.” “Youthful energy and intelligent direction burn brightly in this exhilarating new production”
The Blurb - “This is an electrifying production that deserved the rousing reception”
TheatrePress - “A strong production of a modern classic rock musical, sure to delight any die-hard fans and thrill any new comers!”
Broadway World - “thought provoking, joyful, heartbreaking and inspirational all at once and the brilliant cast follows every single beat.”
Cast
Roger - Connor Morel
Mark - Evan Lever
Mimi - Samantha Bruzzese
Angel - Marty Alix
Collins - David Barclay
Maureen - Kala Gare
Joanne - Zenya Carmellotti
Benny - Cameron Steens
Ensemble - Jye Cannon, Nik Murillo, Willow Sizer, Lucy Ventimiglia, Nathan Fernandez & Isabella Ferrer
Band
Roger - Connor Morel
Conductor / Keys 1 - Katie Weston
Guitar 1 - Caleb Garfinkle
Drums - Tom Doublier
Bass - Oliver Powell & Gordon Li (Dep)
Guitar 2 / Keys 2 - Evan Englezos, Jonathan Skovron, Andrew Hey (Dep), Norm Anderson (Dep) & Jayla McLennan (Dep)
Creative Team
Producer & Film Production - James Terry
Director - Mark Taylor
Musical Director - Katie Weston
Choreographer - Freya List
Costume Design, Hair & Makeup - Kim Bishop
Set Design & Props - Sarah Tulloch
Sound Design - Marcello Lo Ricco
Lighting Design - Rachel Lee
Assistant Choreographer - Sian Kelly
Stage Manager - Natasha Noel
Assistant Stage Manager & Lighter Operator - Kyra Von Stiegler
Directors Assistant - Kat Johnson
Associate Sound Design - Josh Mattielli
Wardrobe Assistant - Erica Moffat
Fire Warden & Radio Mic Tech - Darcy Wischer
Vision System Design - Merrisa Tang
Guitar Supervisor - Caleb Garfinkle