RENT at Niles North March 11-13

“RENT” is coming to Skokie. The Drama Department at Niles North High School will perform Jonathan Larson’s award-winning musical exploration of bohemian New York in the ‘80s, loosely adapted from the opera “La Boheme”. “RENT” explored the AIDS crisis and the people it impacted, bringing a whole new generation of audiences to the theater. This production is for mature audiences.

“RENT” will be held in the Auditorium at 9800 North Lawler, Skokie. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. There is a free community performance held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 11. Tickets are $10. Call the Box Office at (847) 626-2122.

“Rent” cast; Anthony Pavel as Roger; Martin Hanna as Mark; Steven Yandell as Tom Collins; Ethan Orbach as Benny; Danny Takushi as Angel; Sophie Scanlon as Joanne; Rachel Sepiashvili as Maureen and Nina Roy as Mimi. Ensemble:  Jonathan Berg-Einhorn, Emma Decker, Taylor Gardner, Joane Joseph, Danielle Kulbak, Kristina Loy, Monica Pabelonio and Rafael Vicente.

Technical Staff/crew:  Timothy Ortmann, Director; Daniel Gregerman, Choral Director; John Maloney, Orchestra Director; Timothy Ortmann and Annaliisa Ahlman, Scenic Designers; Annaliisa Ahlman and Kristen Mackie, Technical Directors; Katherine Ripley and Teresa Ripley, Costume Designers; Will Boersma, Stage Manager; Eric Jimenez, Scenic Assistant; Linda Room and Anita Scanlon, Costume Assistants; Brian Fallon, Hair Designer; Naveen Kanji and Kristina Loy, Assistant Directors; Brandon Magid, Assistant Music Director; Nicole Carlson and Elana Weiner-Kaplow, Production Assistants; Allie Zeff, Assistant Choral Director; Daniel Friedman, Master Electrician; Jaimie Steffens, Costume Mistress; Rachel Heller and Yiorgos Giannetos, Assistant Stage Managers and Mark Allen, Production Assistant.