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Rent

Presented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre

September 16-November 28, 2010

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Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson | Directed by Dave Steakley

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of New York City bohemia when ZACH transports you to the lively East Village where performance artists, musicians, and hipsters of all persuasions band together to revolt against convention. The artist squatters have taken over the theatre and have created an environment in which you are fully surrounded by Austin’s finest rock vocalists and musicians and visual artists’ creative expressions of sculptural whimsy. And when Mimi locks eyes with Roger, and Angel spies Colin, and Maureen tugs at Joanne this rock opera ignites sparks of love that redefines what family can be. Viva la vie boheme!

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    1510 Toomey Road
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    • Event Name: Rent
      "RENT.... a excellent evening's entertainment"
      Review posted by: Forest from Austin Texas, Oct 06, 2010
      

      The stage for RENT is simple and effective. AND-it is both in front of you and above and around you, so you really feel intimately connected to the story as the lives of these New York friends... Expand

      The stage for RENT is simple and effective. AND-it is both in front of you and above and around you, so you really feel intimately connected to the story as the lives of these New York friends unfolds. The themes of the musical are simple and familiar- life, love, longing, loss, friendship.The local Austin actors are young, energetic, and talented. Andrew as the eager young film maker is focused and energetic. Roderick is both powerful and tender as Collins. Have you ever felt invigorated and challenged by the sheer beauty of the actors pouring their all into their performances? I have--and recently--at RENT. This is my second time to enjoy RENT at the ZACH SCOTT Theatre. There are songs that uplift and songs that make you ponder the ups and downs of love. I found especially delightful the scene in which the cast dances ON TOP of the tables at the restaurant while singing about the death of Bohemia! What will move you most deeply from attending RENT remains for you to experience! Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "Missed the boat"
      Review posted by: John from Austin, Texas, Sep 29, 2010
      

      Sadly, the much anticipated production of Rent didn't cut the mustard for me or my friends. While there is a lot of talent on the stage, and a lot of energy, we felt the casting of local musicians... Expand

      Sadly, the much anticipated production of Rent didn't cut the mustard for me or my friends. While there is a lot of talent on the stage, and a lot of energy, we felt the casting of local musicians with little to no acting experience hurt the overall production. While some of their voices were darn impressive at times, it was hard to overlook the lack of character. I hope over time their performances get better, as this is such an important story to tell. But for the ticket price at Zach, I hope in the future, they return to casting people who have already done their time perfecting their craft in all aspects. There were many talented ensemble members I would have liked to have seen in these roles. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "Larson's Lyrics Still Resonate!"
      Review posted by: JR from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      After seeing RENT numerous times in New York throughout its extended run at the Nederlander, I was left wondering what Austin could do with it. At Zach, I saw some directorial points that were... Expand

      After seeing RENT numerous times in New York throughout its extended run at the Nederlander, I was left wondering what Austin could do with it. At Zach, I saw some directorial points that were exactly like the Broadway production, and some points that were completely reinterpreted. As it was opening night, there were a few missteps and some actors who may have been losing their voices, but it didn't matter. Jonathan Larson's story about living and loving each other every moment of every day rang true. It is still as relevant today as it was in 1996. There were two standout performances: Andrew Cannata as Mark & Roderick Sanford. Both were spot on, pitch perfect & wonderful actors. They were simple in their approach to their characters and found an honesty that the audience can connect to. These two men are worth the price of admission! Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "RENT is an engaging evening at Zach Theatre"
      Review posted by: C from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      Though there were a few vocal hiccups during the performance, most can easily be written off as opening weekend jitters. While not all of the performances are top tier there's not a truly bad one... Expand

      Though there were a few vocal hiccups during the performance, most can easily be written off as opening weekend jitters. While not all of the performances are top tier there's not a truly bad one to be seen. My main criticism would be that, while all of these actors have excellent voices, a few of them are simply cast outside of their vocal range. This leads to some disappointing changes and moments in a few of the key songs. However, there are also a few knockout performances. Roderick Sanford gives one of the most memorable. With outstanding vocal ability Sanford is a delight to listen to. But the show is stolen, oddly enough, by the character of Mark Cohen, played by Andrew Cannata. Mark, as the narrator, is a role that is too often left two- dimensional by actors that lack either the desire or talent to flesh him out. Cannata possesses both in spades, and it shows. Also notable is Courtney Sanchez who delivers a beautiful solo in 'Seasons of Love'. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "LIFE, LOVE & SURVIVAL-Yes, La Vie Boheme is alive in Austin"
      Review posted by: LJ from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      Not a complex story but oh what life the actors breathed into the story. Casting was so on the money for this one. New faces at Zach, refreshing. The musical directions so sharp. When every element... Expand

      Not a complex story but oh what life the actors breathed into the story. Casting was so on the money for this one. New faces at Zach, refreshing. The musical directions so sharp. When every element of theatre works together with a good story, this is what you get from Zach's presentation of RENT. Outstanding, the best, the lead Andrew Cannata (Mark)weaved in and out of the storytelling so flawlessly as did Roderick (Tom), Joshua (Angel) and Ginger Leigh (Maureen)what dazzling display of raunchy but classiness. John Pointer's voice resonates superbly throughout the production, with a few more productions, he will eventually ease into acting as superbly as he sings. This is the finest of Zach. Go See for Yourself! Viva La Vie B Boheme Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "La Vie Boheme is vibrantly alive in Austin."
      Review posted by: Michael Alan Foster from Austin Texas, Sep 21, 2010
      

      Whether you are a long-time fan of the musical RENT or a newbie, you will delight in this powerful show performed with passion and verve by a very talented and dedicated cast. The emotional power of... Expand

      Whether you are a long-time fan of the musical RENT or a newbie, you will delight in this powerful show performed with passion and verve by a very talented and dedicated cast. The emotional power of the show is all the more palpable due to the intimate scale of the Kleberg Stage at Zach Scott. The upper "wings" of the theatre are also used by the cast so that at times you are surrounded by the action of this heart-moving performance. Jonathan Larson-creator of this work- must surely be pleased, as he looks down from heaven, to see his record-breaking work deeply delight, move, and motivate audiences in Austin! All of the actors give stellar performances that will make you thrill with joy as well as weep with heart-ache. Especially note-worthy for me were the performances of Andrew Cannata in the role of Mark, Joshua Denning as Angel and Karma Stewart as Mimi. Folks, you can see Broadway-quality work right here in Austin. Please give yourself the gift of attending this play. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Rent
      "RENT.... a excellent evening's entertainment"
      Review posted by: Forest from Austin Texas, Oct 06, 2010
      

      The stage for RENT is simple and effective. AND-it is both in front of you and above and around you, so you really feel intimately connected to the story as the lives of these New York friends... Expand

      The stage for RENT is simple and effective. AND-it is both in front of you and above and around you, so you really feel intimately connected to the story as the lives of these New York friends unfolds. The themes of the musical are simple and familiar- life, love, longing, loss, friendship.The local Austin actors are young, energetic, and talented. Andrew as the eager young film maker is focused and energetic. Roderick is both powerful and tender as Collins. Have you ever felt invigorated and challenged by the sheer beauty of the actors pouring their all into their performances? I have--and recently--at RENT. This is my second time to enjoy RENT at the ZACH SCOTT Theatre. There are songs that uplift and songs that make you ponder the ups and downs of love. I found especially delightful the scene in which the cast dances ON TOP of the tables at the restaurant while singing about the death of Bohemia! What will move you most deeply from attending RENT remains for you to experience! Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "Missed the boat"
      Review posted by: John from Austin, Texas, Sep 29, 2010
      

      Sadly, the much anticipated production of Rent didn't cut the mustard for me or my friends. While there is a lot of talent on the stage, and a lot of energy, we felt the casting of local musicians... Expand

      Sadly, the much anticipated production of Rent didn't cut the mustard for me or my friends. While there is a lot of talent on the stage, and a lot of energy, we felt the casting of local musicians with little to no acting experience hurt the overall production. While some of their voices were darn impressive at times, it was hard to overlook the lack of character. I hope over time their performances get better, as this is such an important story to tell. But for the ticket price at Zach, I hope in the future, they return to casting people who have already done their time perfecting their craft in all aspects. There were many talented ensemble members I would have liked to have seen in these roles. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "Larson's Lyrics Still Resonate!"
      Review posted by: JR from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      After seeing RENT numerous times in New York throughout its extended run at the Nederlander, I was left wondering what Austin could do with it. At Zach, I saw some directorial points that were... Expand

      After seeing RENT numerous times in New York throughout its extended run at the Nederlander, I was left wondering what Austin could do with it. At Zach, I saw some directorial points that were exactly like the Broadway production, and some points that were completely reinterpreted. As it was opening night, there were a few missteps and some actors who may have been losing their voices, but it didn't matter. Jonathan Larson's story about living and loving each other every moment of every day rang true. It is still as relevant today as it was in 1996. There were two standout performances: Andrew Cannata as Mark & Roderick Sanford. Both were spot on, pitch perfect & wonderful actors. They were simple in their approach to their characters and found an honesty that the audience can connect to. These two men are worth the price of admission! Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "RENT is an engaging evening at Zach Theatre"
      Review posted by: C from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      Though there were a few vocal hiccups during the performance, most can easily be written off as opening weekend jitters. While not all of the performances are top tier there's not a truly bad one... Expand

      Though there were a few vocal hiccups during the performance, most can easily be written off as opening weekend jitters. While not all of the performances are top tier there's not a truly bad one to be seen. My main criticism would be that, while all of these actors have excellent voices, a few of them are simply cast outside of their vocal range. This leads to some disappointing changes and moments in a few of the key songs. However, there are also a few knockout performances. Roderick Sanford gives one of the most memorable. With outstanding vocal ability Sanford is a delight to listen to. But the show is stolen, oddly enough, by the character of Mark Cohen, played by Andrew Cannata. Mark, as the narrator, is a role that is too often left two- dimensional by actors that lack either the desire or talent to flesh him out. Cannata possesses both in spades, and it shows. Also notable is Courtney Sanchez who delivers a beautiful solo in 'Seasons of Love'. Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "LIFE, LOVE & SURVIVAL-Yes, La Vie Boheme is alive in Austin"
      Review posted by: LJ from Austin, TX, Sep 22, 2010
      

      Not a complex story but oh what life the actors breathed into the story. Casting was so on the money for this one. New faces at Zach, refreshing. The musical directions so sharp. When every element... Expand

      Not a complex story but oh what life the actors breathed into the story. Casting was so on the money for this one. New faces at Zach, refreshing. The musical directions so sharp. When every element of theatre works together with a good story, this is what you get from Zach's presentation of RENT. Outstanding, the best, the lead Andrew Cannata (Mark)weaved in and out of the storytelling so flawlessly as did Roderick (Tom), Joshua (Angel) and Ginger Leigh (Maureen)what dazzling display of raunchy but classiness. John Pointer's voice resonates superbly throughout the production, with a few more productions, he will eventually ease into acting as superbly as he sings. This is the finest of Zach. Go See for Yourself! Viva La Vie B Boheme Collapse

    • Event Name: Rent
      "La Vie Boheme is vibrantly alive in Austin."
      Review posted by: Michael Alan Foster from Austin Texas, Sep 21, 2010
      

      Whether you are a long-time fan of the musical RENT or a newbie, you will delight in this powerful show performed with passion and verve by a very talented and dedicated cast. The emotional power of... Expand

      Whether you are a long-time fan of the musical RENT or a newbie, you will delight in this powerful show performed with passion and verve by a very talented and dedicated cast. The emotional power of the show is all the more palpable due to the intimate scale of the Kleberg Stage at Zach Scott. The upper "wings" of the theatre are also used by the cast so that at times you are surrounded by the action of this heart-moving performance. Jonathan Larson-creator of this work- must surely be pleased, as he looks down from heaven, to see his record-breaking work deeply delight, move, and motivate audiences in Austin! All of the actors give stellar performances that will make you thrill with joy as well as weep with heart-ache. Especially note-worthy for me were the performances of Andrew Cannata in the role of Mark, Joshua Denning as Angel and Karma Stewart as Mimi. Folks, you can see Broadway-quality work right here in Austin. Please give yourself the gift of attending this play. Collapse

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