New Bern Civic Theatre ~ 2012 Special Events

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in the big city. They include Mark, a filmmaker and the narrator of the story; his former girlfriend, Maureen, a performance artist; Maureen's lover, Joanne, a public interest lawyer; Mark's roommate Roger, a musician; Mimi, an exotic dancer, with whom Roger falls in love; Tom Collins, a computer genius; Collins' lover, Angel, a street musician and drag queen; and Benny, a former member of the group who, after marrying into a wealthy family, has become their landlord. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves, and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

An on-stage, all-puppet adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley story. Video produced by Jay Tyson.

Evenings: September 28, 29, October 5, 6 @ 8 pm
Matinees: September 30, October 7 @ 2 pm
Admission: Advance $14, Door $16, Students and active duty military $10 with photo ID