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Rent

May 15-31, 2026

Venue: Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of 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 in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

Book, Music and Lyrics by JONATHAN LARSON

Musical Arrangements Steve Skinner

Original Concept/Additional Lyrics Billy Aronson

Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements Tim Weil

Dramaturg Lynn Thomson

Understudy Shows:

  • Sunday, May 17 at 2:30pm

  • Saturday, May 23 at 2:30pm

  • Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm

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Cast

  • Angelica Santana: Ensemble/Mimi U/s

  • Anthony Enoch: Benjamin Coffin Iii

  • Amanda Federico: Maureen U/S

  • Austin Porter: Mark U/S

  • Bailey Gorman: Mark Cohen

  • Camryn Simone: Ensemble/Joanne U/S

  • Casey Karapetian: Ensemble

  • Courtnei Carey: Ensemble/Joanne Swing

  • Derek Rushing: Tom Collins

  • Devin Hayes Ensemble

  • Erika Wright: Ensemble

  • Gia Ndoye: Ensemble

  • Isreal Rodriguez : Angel Dumott Schunard

  • Jason Jeremiah Irr: Roger Davis

  • Jayda Marcella Mendiola: Maureen Johnson

  • Kieara Kurtz-Williams: Joanne Jefferson

  • Lewis Eckman: Ensemble

  • Matthew Villarreal: Ensemble/Roger U/S

  • McKenzie Jessen: Ensemble

  • Nicholas Langdon: Ensemble

  • Nickole Custodio: Mimi Marquez

  • Rosie Juniel: Ensemble/Tom U/S

  • Sam Shaw: Ensemble

  • V Wright: Ensemble

The Band

Crew

  • Director: Chris R. Chávez

  • Music Director: Elise Stoffer

  • Choreographer: Chelsea Neiss

  • Intimacy Coordinator: Mia Parham

  • Stage Manager: Charlotte Stayhorne

  • Assistant Stage Manager Ronny Hoopes

  • Production Manager: Lorelee Godden

  • Technical Director: Cheryl Briley

  • Scenic Designer/Scenic Carpenter: Lorelee Godden and Cheryl Briley

  • Scenic Painter: Lauren Buzbee

  • Carpenter/Painter: Dave Roden

  • Props Designer: Lola Mendoza

  • Props Assistant: Shannon Conroy

  • Costume Designer: Colin Patrick

  • Hair/Make Up Designer: Colin Patrick

  • Lighting Designer: Rob Littlefield

  • Sound Designer: Aly Rika

  • Media Designer: Chris R. Chávez

  • Sound Board Op: Jacob Nupoff

  • Follow Spot Op: Kaylee Noe, Shawna Roden

  • Bassist: Jonathan Thwaits

  • Guitarist: Harvay Thomas

  • Percussionist: Brian Scott Morales

  • Conductor & Keyboardist: Stefan Mladenov

  • Keyboardist: Jay Melberg