Presents Book, Music, and Lyrics by Johnathan Larson

Producer Artistic Director NOEL S. RUIZ BERNADETTE MESCALL RODRIGUEZ

Costume Design Sound Design PATRICK GROSSMAN MICHAEL SANTANGELO

Lighting Design Scenic Design ZACH BLANE CHRIS KENYON PATRICK GROSSMAN

Production Stage Manager TERRY BRADY

Musical Direction by MICHAEL SANTANGELO Choreographed by PATRICK GROSSMAN

Directed by BERNADETTE MESCALL RODRIGUEZ

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CAST OF CHARACTERS Mark Cohen………………………..………………..……...... ….ROB BUCHWALD Roger Davis………………………..…………..…………...... BRETT CAMPBELL Tom Collins………………………..…………………………...... BRIAN CROOK Benjamin Coffin III………………………….……...………….RODNEY JACKSON Joanne Jefferson…………….……………….TAMALA BALDWIN/LIA DELMATER Angel Schunard……………………………....………..……..……..JOSE TORRES Mimi Marquez…………………...... ……….………….CRISTINA VALENZUELA Maureen Johnson………………………...... …...... ….…………EMILY DOWDELL John Michael, Waiter, Squeegee Man…………...... STEVEN COTTONARO Mrs. Cohen and Others…….....……...…...………….………...…...LIANNE FLYNN Mrs. Jefferson ,Soloist #1, Woman with Bags…………...…...ANGELA RETEGUIZ Alexi Darling, Roger’s Mom and Others..………………………….CASEY CLARK Paul, Mr. Jefferson, Soloist #2, Pastor……...... DEWAYNE QUEEN-JACKSON Rafael, The Man, Mr. Grey and Others…...... JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN Junkie, Bikini Girl and Others……………………………...... ….M.E. JUNGE

UNDERSTUDIES Mark Cohen………………………..………………..JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN Maureen Johnson………………………...... …...... ………...…………M.E. JUNGE John Michael, Waiter, Squeegee Man………….……...... DYLAN WHELAN Junkie, Bikini Girl and Others……………………………..….EMILY HANNAWAY The Man…………………………………....…………….GREGORY RODRIGUEZ Mr. Grey…………………………………..………………..PATRICK GROSSMAN

ORCHESTRA Conductor/Keyboard……………..………..MICHAEL SANTANGELO Guitar…………………………………………….CHAD GOODSTEIN Bass………………………………...……………………..ROB CURRY Drums…………………………………...…………….KEVIN MORAN

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

“Tune Up A”………………….…………………………………Mark, Roger ”Voice Mail #1”….………………….…………………………….Mrs. Cohen “Tune Up B”……..……….……………..………Mark, Roger, Collins, Benny “Rent”…...………………...Mark, Roger, Benny, Joanne, Collins, Company “Christmas Bells #1”…………………….…...……………….Homeless Man “You Okay, Honey”…………………….……………………. Angel, Collins “Tune Up” (Reprise)……………..………………………………Roger, Mark “One Glory”………..……………………………………………..Roger “Light My Candle”…………………..…………………..…….....Roger, Mimi “Voice Mail #2”…..…………………………….Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Jefferson “Today For You A” ………...... ………………………..Mark, Collins, Roger “Today For You B”…………..………………………….Mark, Collins, Roger “You’ll See”..……………………………Benny, Mark, Roger, Collins, Angel “Tango Maureen” (Intro)………...….………………………….Mark, Roger “Tango Maureen”………………………………………….….Mark, Joanne “Support Group”………………….……...Steve, Gordon, Pam, Sue, Angel, Collins, Paul, Mark “Out Tonight”…………….……………………………………………..Mimi “Another Day.”……………….…………………………………Roger, Mimi “Will I”…………………………….……………..…..Roger, Steve, Company “On The Street”……...... ……Homeless People, Squeegieman, Cops, Angel, Blanket Person “Santa Fe”………….………..……Angel, Mark, Collins, Homeless People “I’ll Cover You”………………………….…….…….…………Angel, Collins “We’re Okay”…………………………….……………………………Joanne “Christmas Bells”……………….………Homeless, Squeegieman, Vendor, Collins, Angel, Mark, Roger, Cops, Mimi Junkies, The Man, Company, Maureen “Over the Moon”………………………..…………………………..Maureen “La Vie Bohéme”……………………….………………..………... Company “I Should Tell You”……………………………………….……..Roger, Mimi “La Vie Bohéme”……………………………………..……………Company

– INTERMISSION –

ACT TWO

“”………………...…..……..……………………..Company “Happy New Year”…….………...…Mark, Mimi, Roger, Maureen, Joanne, Benny, Roger, Mimi, Angel “Voice Mail #3”.…………………………………..Mrs. Cohen, Alexi Darling “”Happy New Year B”…….………….……Maureen, Mark, Joanne, Benny, Roger, Mimi, Angel “Take Me or Leave Me”……………………..….…………Maureen, Joanne “Seasons of Lov B”……………………..…….…………………....Company “Without You”………………………….……………………….Roger, Mimi “Voice Mail #4”…………..……………………………………..Alexi Darling “Contact”………………………………….…………………..The Company “I’ll Cover You” (Reprise)…………………...…………….Collins, Company “Halloween”…………………….…………………………………...….Mark “Goodbye, Love”………………………….….Mark, Mimi, Roger, Maureen, Joanne, Collins, Benny “What You Own”……………….…..….Pastor, Mark, Collins, Benny, Roger “Voice Maill #5”……………….……...... Roger’s Mom, Mimi’s Mom Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Cohen “Finale A”……………….………………………………………….Company “Your Eyes”…………………..…………………………………..……..Roger “”…………………………….……………………....……..Company

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President...... Noel S. Ruiz Chairman...... Richard Panetta Treasurer...... Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez Secretary...... Tim Pappalardo Trustees…………...... …...... Danny Amy, John Barry, Loret Bengtson, Nick Hernandez, Maria Pancella

ADMINISTRATIVE Executive Director...... Noel S. Ruiz Marketing Director...... Rodney Jackson Volunteer Coordinator...... Lois Culmone Planning Committee………....……………..…...... ………………...…....Danny Amy, Joseph Campanello, Christina D’Orta, Ronnie Green, Patrick Grossman, Michael Mandato, Michael Mehmet, Ryan Nolin, Tim Pappalardo, Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez, Gregory Rodriguez, Heather Thorgersen

ARTISTIC Artistic Director...... Bernadette Mescall Rodriguez Producer/Director...... Bernadette Mescall Rogriguez Producer/Choreographer...... Patrick Grossman Musical Director...... Michael Santangelo Scenic Designer...... Chris Kenyon, Patrick Grossman Lighting Designer...... Zach Blane Costume Designer...... Patrick Grossman Sound Designer…………………....…………...... …………………………………………....Michael Santangelo Assistant Lighting Designer…………………………….……………………………….…………………….…… Zephan H. Ellenbogen Promotion Photos Provided By…………………………...…..……………...Jeanine Currie, Michelle Demetillo, Jillian Mescall Torre “RENT” Publicity Graphics……………………………..…………………….………….………………………………….….Joseph Naftal

PRODUCTION Production Stage Manager...... Terry Brady Sound Board Operator………………………….……………………………..………………………………………..………Mike Holmes Light Board Operator……………………….………………………………………………………………………….….....Cassie Holliday Spot Operators………………………….……………………….………………………………………………..Alex Arso, Brittany Banks Properties Mistress…………………..……………………………………………….…………………………………………...Terry Brady Dressers……………………………………………………..…………………………………………...…..Catherine Brogan, Emily Torre Set Construction………...... JP Panetta, Graeme Dempsey Scenic Painters…………………………….………..………………………………………….…..Patrick Grossman, Christina Fregmen Graffiti Artist……………………………………..……………………………………………………………….....…………Harry Campbell Electricians………………………………….…………….………………………………. Alex Beja, Trevor Collins, Christina Fregmen, Nick “Tips” Lange, Johnathan Ramage Additional Lighting Equipment Provided By………………………………………………..……………….Lights Up & Cue Sound LLC

OPERATIONS Office Staff...... Kristen Digilio, Susan Pausel, Erin Sforza, Jillian Torre Graphic Designers...... Tammy Lea, Joseph Naftal Playbill Coordinators…….………………………………….….…………………………………………..…...Joseph Naftal, Jillian Torre Web Page Design………………………………………….………………..…………………….…………...... D.J. Lactose Productions

BOX OFFICE Box Office Manager...... Marie Schindlar Director of Group Sales...... Erin Sforza Box Office Staff………………………...... ….Pat Greenberg, Susanne Jones, Susan Pausel, Camille Renner, Marie Schindlar, Kathy Tomasky

HOUSE STAFF House Managers...... Denise Antonelle, Kate Arso, Joseph Campanello, Erin Donahue, John D’Orta, Maria Pancella Greg Rodriguez, Denise Sidoroiwicz, Jason Sforza, Tony Stopanio Ushers...... Kate Arso, Yvonne Banks, Loret Bengtson, Laurie Coffey, Marie Calcagano, Mildred Coltin, Doreen D’Orta, Marilyn Duffy, Kathy Howe, Charlie Huberman, Carol Gallo, Anita Lalor, Pat Mulcahy, Lucille Mescall, Pat Mesisco, Peggy Neuberger, Susan Pausel, Roseann Petrizzo, Josephine Pisano, Norm & Sue Roscoe, Sue Scardace, Denise Sidoroiwicz, Christopher Toy, Kathy Tomasky, Alan Wasenius Maintenance...... Steve Cottonaro, Jeff Tierno WHO’S WHO

TAMALA BALDWIN (Joanne) was STEVEN COTTONARO exposed to the wonderful world of (Gordon/Ensemble) couldn't be performance when she was really happier to be sharing the stage with the young. Tamala studied music at Julliard most talented cast ever! Previous CM School of Music and attended the credits include FDR (Annie), Lumiere Professional Performing Arts School, (Beauty & the Beast), Miss Great Plains marking the beginning of her career. (Pagaent), and Cornelius Hakyll Theatre credits include: In the Silence of (Hello Dolly!). He would love to thank the Heart, Dial N for Negress and The Task. Bernadette, Patrick, Mike, Terry, and She is driven by her belief in the Noel for giving him the opportunity to universe and is humbled by the be apart of this brilliant production that opportunities coming her way. they brought to life. Jets in '10! BRIAN CROOK (Tom Collins) is thrilled ROB BUCHWALD (Mark) is very happy to be making his debut at CM in such an to be back at CM again. Never much of a amazing show as Rent. Notable acting Rent fan, he is now a full "Rent Head". credits include Herb (Godspell), King Past credits include: Little Shop of Horrors Sextimus (Once upon a Mattress), the (Seymour), Grease (Roger), Rocky Horror Baker (Into the Woods), and the Tinman (Brad), Pageant (Miss Deep South), (The Wiz). He has also directed several Footloose (Chuck), Bye Bye Birdie productions including Seussical: the (Conrad), Biloxi Blues (Eugene). Thanks Musical and How to Succeed in Business to Bernadette, Patrick, Terry, and without Really Trying. Michael for this wonderful opportunity. LIA DELMATER (Joanne) is no stranger BRETT CAMPBELL (Roger) has to the stage at CM. She has been in dreamed of performing in Rent, and is many productions over the last 12 years blessed to do so alongside such a including Ragtime (Sara) and her favorite passionate cast and crew. This has and first role as Dorothy in The Wiz. She proven to be one of Brett's most is also the bass player for local band, enjoyable theatre experiences. Credits Dragoneye Seven. Lia is dedicating this include the Long Island premiere performance to Brian..."Living with, not of Bare: A Pop Opera (Lucas) and, most dying from disease". I Love You! recently, CM's production of the Rocky Horror Show (Riff-Raff). Sweetie, I love EMILY DOWDELL (Maureen) Emily has you. For Dad - Thanks for watching over been performing in theatre since the us. dawn of time and is very excited to be a part of RENT. Previous credits include: CASEY CLARK (Alexi Darling) Casey is Kate (The Wild Party), Amy (Little thrilled to be returning to the CM stage Women), Peter (Peter Pan), Iris/Pomona in this production of Rent!! She is a (Metamorphoses) and Hodel (Fiddler on recent graduate of the American Musical the Roof). Thanks to the cast and and Dramatic Academy of Manhattan production crew for making this such a and is truly grateful to be working with cool experience. And, of course, thanks such an amazing and talented group of to her absurdly large family and her people! Thanks to friends and family for Buddy Boy. all the love and constant support. To the cast and crew, Break a Leg! LIANNE FLYNN (Mrs. Cohen) Lianne, a former resident of 11th St. and Ave. B

(Mark and Roger's street!) is thrilled to be WHO’S WHO representing the East Village in one of RODNEY JACKSON (Benny) is trilled to her all time favorite musicals!!! She was be with CM again. He has performed in last seen here as Lily St. Regis in Annie CM productions of Hair {Hud} and and as Tessie Tura in Gypsy. Favorite past Dreamgirls {Curtis}! Other credits include roles include Mary Magdalene in Jesus Pippin (Lead Player), Guys and Dolls (Sky), Christ Superstar (Sachem H.S.), Sally and Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), to name Bowles in Cabaret (Dowling College), a few. He is very excited to return to the Frenchy in Grease (Bayway Arts Center), stage after a four year break. He has Little Becky Two-Shoes in Urinetown (Mt. studied at the Crane School of Music as Carmel Theatre Company), and Cyndi well as the Tanglewood Music Institute Lauper in The Wedding Singer (Airport in MA. Rodney would like to dedicate Playhouse). this show to his son, his muse! "Every new beginning comes from some other EMILY HANNAWAY (Bikini Girl beginnings end." Understudy) is thrilled to now be apart of the main stage production of RENT. M.E. JUNGE (Ensemble) M.E. is super You may have recently seen Emily in excited about doing RENT here at CM. CMT production of RENT as Maureen. Favorite credits include The Wedding Past credits include: Gertude (Seussical), Singer, HSM, & Rocky Horror. M.E. would Sharpay (HSM 1 & 2), Belle (Beauty and like to thank her parents, Patrick, the Beast), Linda (Wedding Singer) to Lawrence, and this amazing cast and name a few. Emily would like to thank crew for making this the best Bernadette, Patrick, Michael and Terry experience. for this absolutely amazing opportunity. Also big thanks to mom, dad, Ryan for ANGELA RETEGUIZ (Ensemble) is everything you do! Come see 13! joining CM for the first time, breaking her 10 year break as part of the show of JOHN MEZZINA HANNIGAN (Steve/ her dreams: RENT! Her credits include: The Man/Ensemble) is delighted to be Once On This Island (Ti Moune), Fiddler on making his CM debut with RENT. Other the Roof (Fruma Sarah) and others. When credits include Joseph (Joseph and the not enjoying her music, Angela spends Amazing...), Lt. Cable (South Pacific), her time working as a nurse. She sends a Fyedka (Fiddler on the Roof), and Patrick big thanks to Lauren, Mom, Dad, Randy, (Mame). John would like to thank the family and friends for their support. entire cast and production team for making this show a success. Special JOSE TORRES (Angel) is making his thanks to his family for their love and debut after five years of not being on support. stage in his dream role as Angel from Rent. Past shows include Simeon DEWAYNE QUEEN-JACKSON (Paul) is (Joseph…), Ren (Footloose), Bernardo new to the CM stage. Coming all the way (Westside Story) and Paul (Chorus from New Orleans, La. Line).Jose would like to thanks his family Currently living in Brooklyn, NY and friends most of all for all there Dewayne is a full time student at support and encouragement to audition Nyack College were he is studying for this show. Sacred Music with a minor in Bible. He is thrilled to be finally sharing the CRISTINA VALENZUELA (Mimi) is stage with his big brother estatic that RENT is her first show at CM Rodney and thanks everyone for their and straight out of high school. Her love and support. I love you, I credits include Carmen (Fame), Winifred mean it!! (Once Upon a Mattress), and Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors). She would like to WHO’S WHO thank her family, friends, TFC, hand this amazing cast and production team! Zachary for their support and love. She is Past director/choreography credits blessed to be a part of this talented and include: Beauty and the Beast, Rocky caring cast and wants to thank them for Horror Show, Wedding Singer, Pageant, teaching her so much especially that HSM 2, and Zomie Prom. Patrick is the there really is “No day but today!” director/choreographer for CM’s upcoming production of 13! Thanks to DYLAN WHELAN (Understudy) Dylan is the cast and production staff. so excited to be a part of this wonderful production of RENT. Past credits include: MICHAEL SANTANGELO (Musical Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), and High Director) is happy to be a part of Rent School Musical 1 & 2 (Troy Bolton). with this wonderful cast, production Upcoming credit: 13 (Evan). Huge thanks staff, and crew. Recent credits include to Bernadette, Patrick, Mike, Terry, and Disney’s High School Musical on Tour, and this super talented cast! Breaking Up is Hard to Do, and Branson Missouri. Regional credits include ZACH BLANE (Lighting Designer) Zach Curtains, Beauty and the Beast, HSM2, and is THRILLED to be back at CM to design Bat Boy. He is a graduate of the Crane this powerful piece. Zach most recently School of Music. designing The Wedding Singer here at CM. BERNADETTE MESCALL RODRIGUEZ Selected NYC Credits: MY AIDS (Urban (Director) has performed in, directed, Stages), Penang (Workshop Mainstage); and choreographed productions at CM Marrying Meg (Theater at St Clements, for the past 13 years. Favorite NYMF); Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Sage experiences will always be A Chorus Line Theater in Times Square); Beggars Rain (Shiela), Joseph and the Amazing...(07/08 (13th Street Theatre) Special thanks to )(Dir./Chor.), and now RENT 2009/10. Bernadette & Patrick for their hard work Every now and then a show comes along and collaboration in making this a that we are destined to be a part of, and smooth process. Zach is most proud to that makes a "forever" imprint on our be a member of the Tony award winning lives. I KNOW that this production is one design team for last seasons Joe Turners of those, for MY dream has become a Come and Gone, in addition to JRB's 13, a reality. Sincere thanks to Noel for your New Musical, and You're Welcome encouragement, Patrick, because America, A Final Night with George W. without you, this would not be what it is, Bush with Will Ferrell. Enjoy the show!! the entire RENT family, Jonathan www.ZachBlane.com Larson, and especially her number one

family, Greg, Jillian, Emily and Kiersten for their love and support with this TERRY BRADY (Stage Manager) has been a part of the CM family for 7 years project and always. now and has had the opportunity to perform, play in the orchestra, and stage manage. Past credits include: Smokey Joes Cafe, Peter Pan, Aida and Ragtime. I would like to thank the cast and the production team for making this such a wonderful experience.

PATRICK GROSSMAN (Choreographer) Patrick is so excited to be choreographing RENT, especially with We Thank You for Your Support… CM Inner Circle Members

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