RENT Program - ATOD Magazine

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Remember the first time you were inspired by a performance? The
first time that your eyes opened just a little bit wider to try to
capture and record everything you were seeing? Maybe it was your
first Broadway show, or the first film that really grabbed you.
Maybe it was as simple as a third-grade performance. It’s hard to
forget that initial sense of wonder and sudden realization that the
world might just contain magic . . .
This is the sort of experience the 2Cents Theatre Group is trying to
create. Classic performances are hard to define, but easy to spot.
Our Goal is to pay homage and respect to the classics, while simultaneously adding our
own unique 2 Cents to create a free-standing performance piece that will bemuse,
inform, and inspire.
2¢ Theatre Group is in residence at the Hudson Theatre, at 6539 Santa Monica
Boulevard. You can catch various talented members of the 2 Cent Crew in our Monthly
Cabaret at the Hudson Theatre Café . . . the second Sunday of each Month.
also from 2Cents AT THE HUDSON…
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Thurs 6/13 - TBD
Sun 6/16 - Lee Wahlert
Thurs 6/20 - TBD
Sun 6/23 - TBD
Thurs 6/27 - Fire Chief Charlie
Sun 6/30 - Chris Duquee
Cody Lyman Kristen Boulé
2Cents Theatre Board of Directors
Michael Abramson at the Hudson Theatres
&
with
present
Book, Music & Lyrics by
Jonathan Larson
Dedrick Bonner Kate Bowman Amber Bracken
Ariel Jean Brooker Brian Keith Gamble Lauren Joy Goss
Jonathon Grant Cole Hammack Michael Noah Levine
Juan Lozano Alli Miller Tyler Olshansky James Oronoz
Reagan Osborne Deondray Randolph Jessika Rowe
costume design
lighting design
Abbie Hocker
Donny Jackson
set development
stage manager
Anderson William
Nick Acciani
Original Concept/Adtl Lyrics
Musical Arrangements
Billy Aronson
Steve Skinner
casting
sound design
Allison Hill
technical supervision
Juan Lozano
Dramaturg
Lynn Thomson
publicity
Jen Schwartz
Ken Werther
Music Supervisionl/Adtl Arrangements
Tim Weil
Choreography
Alli Miller
music director
Morgan Fitch
director
Kristen Boulé
RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop
and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon
and New York Theatre Worksho
Dedrick
Bonner
Kate
Bowman
Amber
Bracken
Brian Keith
Gamble
Lauren Joy
Goss
Jonathon
Grant
Michael Noah
Levine
Juan
Lozano
Jimmy
Oronoz
Reagan
Osborne
RENT is presented through special arrangement
with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials
are also supplied by MTI.
421 W 54th St New York NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-39-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Alli
Miller
Deondray
Randolph
Ariel Jean
Brooker
Cole
Hammack
Tyler
Olshansky
Jessika
Rowe
CAST
in order of appearance
Roger Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juan Lozano
Mark Cohen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reagan Osborne
Tom Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dedrick Bonner
Benjamin Coffin III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Keith Gamble
Joanne Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Bowman
Angel Dumot Schunard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathon Grant*
Mimi Marquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Joy Goss
Maureen Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alli Miller
Mark's mother & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ariel Jean Brooker
a homeless man, Gordon & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deondray Randolph
Mr. Jefferson, Steve, the man, Seasons soloist & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cole Hammack
Mrs. Jefferson, a street vendor, a Boheme girl & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessika Rowe
Paul, squeegeeman, a waiter, a pastor & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Noah Levine
woman with bags, Seasons soloist, Mimi's mother & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Olshansky
Alexi Darling, Roger's mother & others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Bracken
SWING
James Oronoz
VOCAL COACH -- Dedrick Bonner
THE BAND
Conducter, Bass - Morgan Fitch; Keyboards - Ben Ginsberg; Guitar - Yunus Iyriboz;
Drums - Colin Woodford; Keyboards/Guitar - Brice Albert
*Member of Actors' Equity Association,
The Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States.
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The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or
without flash, is strictly prohibited.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT I
Tune Ups/Voice Mail #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Roger, Mark's mother, Collins, Benny
Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Roger & Company
You Okay Honey? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collins, Angel
One Song Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger
Light My Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger, Mimi
Voice Mail #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson
Today 4 U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angel
You'll See . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins, Angel
Tango: Maureen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Joanne
Life Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul, Gordon & Company
Out Tonight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mimi
Another Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger, Mimi & Company
Will I? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve & Company
On the Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
Santa Fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collins & Company
I'll Cover You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collins, Angel
We're Okay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne
Christmas Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
Over the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen
La Vie Boheme/I Should Tell You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
ACT II
Seasons of Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
Happy New Year/Voice Mail #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Angel, Maureen, Joanne
Mark's mother, Alexi Darling, Benny, the man
Take Me or Leave Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maureen, Joanne
Without You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger, Mimi
Voice Mail #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexi Darling
Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
I'll Cover You: Reprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collins & Company
Halloween . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark
Goodbye, Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Roger, Mimi, Collins, Maureen, Joanne, Benny
What You Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark, Roger
Voice Mail #5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger's mother, Mimi's mother, Mr. Jefferson, Mark's mother
Your Eyes/Finale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
Film by Anderson William
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
A Note About the Plot of Rent
Benny is Mark and Roger's former roommate. With the help of his new wealthy father-in-law, Benny
has bought the building in which Mark and Roger live, and the lot next door that is inhabited by a
group of homeless people. Benny wants to build a high-tech cyber-arts studio on the property. Toward
this end, he plans to clear the homeless from the lot and evict all the tenants from the building,
including Mark and Roger.
Mark's former lover, Maureen, schedules a performance protest of Benny's scheme for midnight on
Christmas Eve. Benny offers a deal to Mark and Roger: If they convince Maureen to stop her protest,
they can stay in the building rent free.
At the end of Act I, Maureen stages her performance. A riot erupts in the lot, which Mark videotapes.
Then Benny padlocks the building, locking out all the tenants.
Act II begins on New Year's Eve as Mark, Rober and friends attempt to break back into the building.
The rest of the act follows the events of the year.
WHO'S WHO IN THE CAST
DEDRICK BONNER (Collins) is thrilled to be
making his 2cents debut. Most recent credits
include; Ain't Misbehavin (Ken) Little Shop of
Horrors(Audrey II), The Secret Garden (Dr.
Craven), Porgy and Bess(Porgy), Children of
Eden (God),Batboy (Rev.Hightower), Urinetown
(Caldwell B. Cladwell), The Marriage of Figaro
(Antonio), The Color Purple (Harpo), Don
Giovanni (Masetto), Gianni Schicchi (Simone),
Stay on the Line (Jerome), The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive’s Dad). “To
the amazing directors/cast and crew, thank-you
for such an amazing experience.
AMBER BRACKEN (Alexi Darling & others) is
so thrilled that you have made it to RENT! She’s
had such a great time being part of this production
and wants to thank everyone involved. Most
recently, Amber was seen playing Marcy in DOG
SEES GOD at the Zephyr Theatre. Please
continue to support the arts! No day but today.
ARIEL JEAN BROOKER (Mark's mother &
others) Ariel Jean Brooker is making her Los
Angeles debut in this production of Rent. A recent
graduate from AMDA College an Conservatory of
the Performing Arts, she loves to sing and
perform on stage. I want to thank my family and
KATE BOWMAN (Joanne) is originally from friends for supporting me through all my studies
Baltimore, MD. She received a BFA from The and I am do excited to start my journey into the
Boston Conservatory in Theater. Independent film professional world.
work includes "The Life and Times of Andrew
Quinn",
"Natasha
Mail
Order
Bride", BRIAN KEITH GAMBLE (Benny) American
"Acknowledge", and "Darwin's Privy". Some past born actor Brian Keith Gamble currently resides
theater roles include Flora in "27 Wagons Full of in Hollywood. Originally from, South Carolina,
Cotton", Rosalie in "Dreams in Variation", Cathy Gamble started his acting career in the southeast
in "The Last Five Years", Melissa in "Love film and market prior to heading west. From coast
Letters" , and Catherine in "Proof", where she to coast, Gamble has built a reputation for
received an MET Award for Best Actress in a creating intense, unpredictable, edgy characters in
Play. Kate is honored to serve as the VP of film, television and theater.
Creative Affairs on the Board of 2Cents. After
"performing" RENT in multiple living rooms and LAUREN JOY GOSS (Mimi) is an indie soul
dorm rooms throughout high school and college, singer with a passion for theater. She has appeared
Kate is thrilled to be doing it for real with the on Grey's Anatomy, Lopez Tonight and
loveliest, most talented, beautiful cast and crew. commercials for IBM and Walmart to name a few.
She would like to thank her amazing parents and Though a Philly girl at heart, she now resides in
brother for seriously unconditional support, her Los Angeles pursuing her passion for all things
wonderful manager, Rich, and the other KB. You creative. In the mood for some sweet tunes?
know who you are.
Check her out at YouTube.com/laurenjoygoss.
JONATHON GRANT (Angel) Tours: Fosse,
Oklahoma (1st National). Theatre: Carousel with
Shirley Jones, Aida, Grease, South Pacific,
Fiddler on the Roof, A New Brain, Tommy,
Singing in the Rain, Broadway Bares 15-20.
TV/Film: Star Trek Into Darkness, All My
Children, General Hospital, Gossip Girl, Face Off,
Smash, Don't Trust the B---. Columbia
University: BA in English.
COLE HAMMACK (Steve, a Seasons soloist,
Mr Jefferson & others) is originally from North
Carolina and moved out to Los Angeles from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill last
June. Previously he has been in RENT, The Music
Man, Cats, Chicago and is fresh out of the college
a capella scene. He would like to thank everyone
is the cast and crew for this amazing experience
and for making him feel like The Man.
TYLER OLSHANSKY (a Seasons soloist &
others) Favorite credits: “Cinderella” (Cinderella),
“Camelot” (Guenevere), “Fame” (Serena) “A
Funny Thing..” (Philia), “A Man for All Seasons”
(Margaret), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
(Hermia), “Much Ado About Nothing,”
“Macbeth,” “Deity Clutch,” “Open Secrets” by
Dale Wasserman (world premiere), and Cinderella
(with Sally Struthers) Love to Mom, Dad, Cam.
La Vie Boheme!
JAMES ORONOZ (Swing) is so excited to be
joining this wonderful production of Rent. Past
credits include: Dreamgirls (Little Albert) In The
Heights (Benny) Miss Saigon (John), Songs For a
New World (Man 1). Thank you Mike Abramson
for the good word. Thank you to the awesome
cast and creative team for bringing me in and
trusting me to learn this mother of a show in a
short time. Thank you for all your support. And
MICHAEL NOAH LEVINE (Paul, a last but CERTAINLY not least, much love and
squeegeeman, a waiter & others) is thrilled to be thanks to mi madre y padre for their unconditional
in RENT. At 13 he was fortunate to see the love and support.
original Broadway cast L.A. Born and raised, he
graduated from Professional Performing Arts REAGAN OSBORNE (Mark) is thrilled to join
School (PPAS) in NYC. Credits include the Nat'l this amazing cast and crew in bringing this
Tour of "The Sound of Music” (Kurt), originated production of RENT to the stage. Other credits
Marius in “Les Miserables: School Edition,” in include Proof, Ragtime, Speed-the-Plow, The
NYC and played Matt in “bare” here at the Graduate, Guys & Dolls, A Piece of My Heart and
Hudson. Other favorites: “West Side Story” The Sound of Music (*Pierrot Award nomination
(Tony), “Into the Woods” (Jack), and “Guys and for “Best Actor in a Musical”). Much love and
Dolls” (Sky). Thanks to family and friends, many thanks to his incredible family and friends.
Roxan, and YADA for all the support. Twitter/IG:
MichaelNLevine & YouTube: RelativelyFamous. DEONDRAY
RANDOLPH
(Gordon,
a
homeless man & others) is a Washington D.C area
JUAN LOZANO (Roger) is a graduate of native. He has appeared on stage as Jason in
A.M.D.A. in New York. While still in school Juan RABBIT HOLE, Matt in DOG SEES GOD, and
had the opportunity to be casted in, underground Durwood Peach in LANDSCAPE OF THE
playwright, Mac Wellman's "The Lesser Maggo." BODY. This is his first professional musical and
This lead him to being immediately cast in, he is so honored to share this experience with
dangerously dark, "Nirvanov." Some of his such talented beings.
favorite roles include Jesus (Godspell), Dogberry JESSIKA ROWE (Mrs. Jefferson, a boheme girl
(Much Ado About Nothing), and Vim (The & others) is on sabbatical from rocking your face
honeypot Redux). Juan would like to thank his off in the blues-rock revival band The Freedom
family for their endless support.
Ledges and tearing up dance floors in the drag rap
group Gangsta Queen to return to the theatrical
ALLI MILLER (Maureen) is more than excited stage. After 7 years of delightful debauchery in
to finally be playing a role that suits her in RENT! LA, it’s too late to go back to Missouri now.
(last time she was “blonde german Mimi....” just
sayin) A graduate from Ball State University with JONATHAN LARSON (Book, Music, Lyrics)
a BA in Musical Theatre Alli traveled to the City received the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for
of Angels three years ago. She is a founder and RENT. He also won the 1996 Tony Award for
producer of her own Caburlesque company, check Best Musical and the 1994 Richard Rodgers
it out! www.cherrypoppins productions.com. For Award for RENT and twice received The Gilman
more information on Alli or to contact her check &
Gonzales-Falla
Theatre
Foundation's
out www.alliisawesome.com....yup that’s the Comendation Award. In 1989 he was granted the
name of her site. :) “Thank you to all my friends Stephen Sondheim Award from American Music
and family and this amazing cast and crew...this Theatre Festival, where he contributed to the
experience has more than changed my life.”
musical "Sitting on the Edge of the Future". In
1988 he won the Richard Rodgers Development
Grant for his rock musical "Superbia", which was
staged at Playwrights Horizon. He composed the
score for the musical "J.P. Morgan Saves the
Nation", which was presented by En Garde Arts
in 1995. Mr. Larson performed his rock
monologue "tick, tick... BOOM!" at Second Stage
Theatre, The Village Gate and New York Theatre
Workshop. In addition to scoring and song writing
for "Sesame Street", he created music for a
number fo children's book-cassettes, including
Steven Spielberg's "An American Tail" and "Land
Before Time". Other film scores include work for
Rolling Stones magazine publisher Jann Wenner.
He conceived, directed and wrote four original
songs for "Away We Go!", a musical video for
children. RENT, his rock opera based on "La
Boheme", had its world premiere on February 13,
1996 at New York Theatre Workshop. Mr. Larson
died unexpedtedly of an aortic aneurysm on
January 25, 1996, ten days before his 36th
birthday.
KRISTEN BOULÉ (Director/Producer) is the
Founding President and Artistic Director of the
newly formed 2Cents Theatre Group at the
Hudson Theatres in Hollywood. RENT marks
Boulé's third show at the Hudson, following last
fall's unconventional "The Last Five Years" and
her own "Dreams in Variation" in 2011. A
filmmaker from Baltimore, Boulé is dedicated to
developing 2Cents as a unique community of
artists who find constant opportunity to create and
explore. She is insanely grateful to the other KB,
Cody and the Board, for their incredible faith and
dedication, and to all the talented artists that
inspire her constantly. She wouldn't have made it
here if not for the undying support of her parents,
and her sanity would be a lot less in tact if not for
Juan, her own personal Angel. Directing RENT
has rocked Boulé's world and she hopes you will
leave tonight changed as she was the first time she
experienced it more than a decade
ago... enjoy the shows!
(www.kboulepictures.com)
MORGAN FITCH (Musical Director, Bass
Guitar) is a freelance multi-instrumentalist,
composer, arranger, producer, and musical
director who has been living in Los Angeles since
2007. He has performed on stage with world
renowned artists such as Micky Dolenz of the
Monkees, Faith Evans, Mario, Bobby Brown,
Omarion, Brandy, Eric Benet, Chico Debarge,
Michael Henderson, Ed Thigpen, Tyrese, Jimmy
Heath, and Papa Michigan, among others.
Morgan was originally born and raised in
Vancouver, Canada, and moved to LA to study at
the California Insitute of the Arts.
BRICE ALBERT (2nd Guitar/2nd Keys) Born
and raised in Monterey, California, Brice Albert is
a multifaceted and accomplished musician. After
receiving awards and touring Japan with the
Monterey Jazz Festival, Brice acquired his BFA
and MFA in Jazz Guitar Performance at CSUN
and Cal Arts, respectively. Brice currently works
professionally in the Los Angeles area.
BEN GINSBERG (Keyboard) Originally from
Ventura, Ben earned his B.F.A. from CalArts in
2010. Recent credits include Hair (AfterWork
Theatre Project, NYC),Next To Normal
(Musically Human Theatre, NYC), Godspell (St.
Bonaventure Theatre), West Side Story and
Ragtime (MTLA at the Hudson), Jesus Christ
Superstar and Bat Boy (CalArts), and The Wiz
(The REDStamp, Pasadena).
YUNUS IYRIBOZ (Guitar) Los Angeles based
guitarist and songwriter Yunus Iyriboz hails from
the East Bay in Northern California. Born of
Turkish heritage, Yunus fuses his cross-cultural
upbringing into his unique, crafted musicality. He
has an eclectic guitar style encompassing blues,
rock, folk, jazz, RnB and traditional Balkan and
Turkish music. Yunus is a recent graduate of the
Herb Alpert School of Music program at The
California Institute of the Arts.
COLIN WOODFORD (Drums) is an awardwinning composer, percussionist, instrument
builder, and improviser from Los Angeles. He is a
regular performer/composer at new music series’,
and guest artist at museums and art galleries. In
addition, he has collaborated with dancers,
animators, and visual artists. Colin holds a BFA
in music from the California Institute of the Arts.
ALLISON HILL (Sound Designer/ Engineer)
has been a professional sound engineer for over 5
years at such places as the American Repertory
Theatre in Boston, Pepperdine University, and the
Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Her
previous sound design credits include Sunday in
the Park With George, Seascape, and Seussicle.
She wishes to thank Shaunessy Quinn for solving
all the problems, and wishes to express her
excitement to be working on her first show with
2Cents Theatre Group.
ABBIE HOCKER (Costumer) obtained a BA in
Design/Technical Theatre from Oklahoma State
University, (Go Pokes!) where she worked on
numerous productions as a costumer, scene
designer and painter, stage manager, lighting
designer and many other technical roles. Most
recently she has worked for Universal Studios
Hollywood in the costume department. She is
extremely excited to be involved in RENT and the The Good Boy (2011) and All Your Hard Work
2 Cents Company, and loved making Angel's (2012). www.KenWerther.com
dress from a table cloth!
NICHOLAS ACCIANI (Stage Manager) A
DONNY JACKSON (Lighting Designer) Design native of NJ with a B.A. in Theatre and Film from
work includes the premiere of the play Antwone Ramapo College of NJ, Nicholas is thrilled to be
Fisher, based on the 2002 film, the West Coast working with this incredible cast and crew. Some
premiere of the musical In The Heights and the technical credits include Stage Manager: Avenue
benefit variety show Phenomenal, written and Q (DOMA Theatre), Gypsy (West Coast
directed by singer, Macy Gray. He Holds an MFA Ensemble), God’s Favorite (Actor’s Co-Op)
in lighting design from UCLA.
CATS for Cats, A Celebrity Benefit (2011www.DonnyJackson.com
Orpheum Theatre); Props Master: Full Monty,
Falsettos (Third Street Theatre); Assistant Stage
ANDERSON WILLIAM (Set Development/ Manager:
Big
River
(Actor’s
Co-Op).
Construction) jack of all trades, master of none. www.nicholasacciani.com
Aside from telling stories through acting, writing,
directing,
producing,
cinematography, KAYLA
DUDENHOEFFER
(Production
photography,
and
songwriting,
Anderson Assistant) recently graduated from Cal State
thoroughly enjoys the storytelling aspect of set University of Northridge with a BA in Television
design and carpentry. He is also a fine drinking Production where she worked as a director,
buddy. He worked as an art director in the NY director of photography, 2nd assistant director and
independent film scene for years and worked production designer on both fictional and
along with the art department on the HBO series documentary projects. Currently working as a
The Sopranos. Anderson has also built sets for freelance production assistant/assistant stage
TV shows such as Fight Science and Sport manager she has worked on several short films
Science on the Discovery Channel. Technical and theater productions. She is honored to be
director at one of the biggest Haunted House involved with the extremely talented cast and
attractions in the country, The Forest Of Fear in crew of Rent and 2Cents Company.
NY. For the past seven years he has been the
Head Rigger of both the Wadsworth and CODY LYMAN (Producer) As an actor, Cody
Brentwood Theatres here in Los Angeles. This is has worked professionally in 37 States, mostly in
the second show he has worked on with 2cents, the midst of an 8-year tour with the hit one-manthe first being The Last Five Years, and is excited show “Defending the Caveman”. Los Angeles
about the quality productions coming to life with Stage Credits include Honus Wagner in “Honus
this company.
and Me” (Mainstage Theatre Co.), Luka in the
North American Premier of “My Wife’s
JENNIFER SCHWARTZ (Casting) Recent Husband” (Little Fish Theatre) and Julius Caesar
productions include: The Vagina Monologues in “Julius Caesar” (Long Beach Shakespeare). As
(producer/director); 3 Days, 3 Girls & An Angry a producer, he’s been amazed by the scope of this
Asian Man (assistant director/producer/co- production.
authored with Cathleen Meredith); Finding the
Burnett Heart (producer/asst. director); Dreams in MIKE ABRAMSON (Producer) is thrilled to be
Variation (producer); Acts on the Edge-One Acts working with 2Cents Theatre Company on their
Festival (stage manager); A Flea In Her Ear (stage production of Rent, a musical which means so
manager/assistant director). Jennifer is a graduate much to him having defined his generation. Mike
of San Francisco State University.
is currently the resident Producer and Director of
Theatre Operations for DOMA Theatre Company
KEN WERTHER (Publicity) Currently: The where he has garnered critical acclaim for several
North Plan (Elephant), Through A Glass Darkly musicals including JEKYLL AND HYDE (LA
(Collaborative
Artists
Ensemble), Weekly Critics Pic of the Week), XANADU (LA
FleshEatingTiger
(Highways),
Translations WEEKLY GO), AVENUE Q (LA Times Critics
(Coeurage Theatre Company), Peter Pan: The Boy Choice and Ovation Recommended) and
Who Hated Mothers and Young Playwrights DREAMGIRLS (LA Times Critics Choice and
Festival (The Blank Theatre), Mahmoud Ovation Recommended). Mike thanks Kristen
(Whitefire Theatre), Love Songs (Chromolume Boulé and the entire 2Cents Theatre for this
Theatre), Byron’s Theme (short film by Bennett opportunity and thanks Michael, Michelle, Erica,
Barbakow
and
Michael
Grant
Terry). Schoen, Marco, Dolf, Leigh, Liz and Zeke for
Personalities: Erich Bergen, Sheena Metal, Brian being so instrumental in his theatrical career.
Beacock, AJ Jones, Mack & Poppy. Producer,
SPECIAL THANKS
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Brad Ashten
Chairman Barnes
Curt Bonnem
Alise & Michael Boulé
Joel Bryant
Miguel Del Castillo
David Crawford
DOMA Theatre Company
Murry Hepner
The Hudson Theatres
Kevin Kurth
Meron Langsner
Levi Lee-Simon
Michael Lovejoy
Brennan McClean
Zeke Rettman
Rock 'N Reilly's Irish Pub
Westley Swihart
Michael J Weithorn
indiegogo donors
Danielle Bryan Beverly Haynes Frank Gallegos Alise Boulé Paul Buxton Isabel & Jack
Sarah Greyson Phillip Fazio Sarah Derousseau Cynthia Lane Alexander Boulé
Bill Downey Greg Faller Fran & John Bowman Marcia Rodd Amber Fochi Cory Shiffern
Rick Vanthuyne Alexandra Heifetz Shi Ne Nielson Ericka Bigelow Ben Pronsky
Dolores Lozano W. Joseph Anderson Lila Saint-Denis Julie Holmes Sharon McWilliams
Nancy Saunders Rachel Wohl Patti Ann McGill Alison Siber Paul Perroni
Jennifer Schwartz Crystal Smith Connelly LK Cotton NM Herbst K Schwarten Mark J
Tessa Darbonne Asaf Buchner D Maturley Jordan Rohde Drue Delio
A note from the director..
When RENT opened on Broadway I was living in Columbia MD with my parents, just 12 years old and
obsessed with the stage. I was part of a traveling young actors program, and when we performed "Santa
Fe" as part of one of our cabarets, I joined a generation of RENT-heads in worshipping Jonathan Larson
and his creation. When I later saw RENT for the first time on Broadway, I could already sing every lyric
from "December" to "today", but I had no idea the further impact seeing it live would have on me. As a
teenager I recognized the inevitable change that this show brings upon everyone who experiences it, an
effect I would aspire to have and to give. And as life went on, this very concept, the desire to touch or
impact emotions and opinions, became the heart of everything I do, the intended result of all I create.
A couple years ago I certainly wasn't anticipating a production of RENT, but when 2Cents Theatre
formed in 2012, we knew we needed a blockbuster to introduce our new company, and it seemed clear
that RENT was just the overly ambitious project to kick things off! But it wasn't until rehearsals began that
it hit me… we're doing RENT!!?!!!? For many of us, this is truly a dream fulfilled, even if previously
unrealized.
Everyone involved in our production has a story about why they are so connected to this show. And
every story is unique and powerful. I am surrounded by a cast and crew of genuine, dedicated,
passionate people who stand by me in my determination to change the face of LA theatre in the next six
weeks. 'Cause you see, RENT is the kind of art that draws in those sorts of souls. It has no place for
bullshit, for superficiallity, for malintentions. And it has been an enlightening experience for me seeing that
sort of community come together.
2Cents was formed to build such a community, and I'm so incredibly pleased that we’ve already begun to
do so. The intense financial struggles, the nights without sleep, the inevitable stress that a production like
this is bound to create at such a young stage, all of it makes sense when you get to see the result. It's
beautiful, it's inspiring, and I wish nothing more than for you to leave this theatre tonight feeling exactly as I
did many years ago in New York…
changed.
So forget regret, and enjoy the show!
-Kristen Boulé