Divergent Stars Presents “Rent”

Divergent Stars Theatre Company presents performances of Jonathan Larson's "Rent" at The Red Carpet Nightclub this summer!

9 performances over two weekends. Doors open 30 min ahead!

• June 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7:30 PM
• June 10, 17 @ 3PM & 7:30PM
• June 18 @ 3 PM

Tickets start at $20 and are available for pre-order online at www.centralmntheatre.com/dstc

• $30 VIP (Main Level)
• $25 General (Main Level)
• $20 Balcony (Upper Level)

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Based loosely on Puccini's "La Boheme", Jonathan Larson's "Rent" follows a year in a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread of this groundbreaking musical..

Book, Music, and Lyrics by JONATHAN LARSON

Musical Arrangements by STEVE SKINNER

Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by BILLY ARONSON

Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements by TIM WEIL

Dramaturg LYNN THOMSON

RENT is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

www.mtishows.com

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 Workshop.

CW / TW: Please note this production is not suitable for all attendees and is recommended for those 13 years of age or older. The following themes may be demonstrated throughout the production, containing but not limited to:

- adult language

- drug addiction

- homelessness

- HIV/AIDS epidemic as it existed in America during the late 1980s and early 90s.