Piedmont Players presents RENT:

Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Book by Jonathan Larson Directed by Bradley Moore, Music Directed by John Stafford Choreographed by Bradley Moore & Sam Stowe

RENT tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village in the thriving days of the bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Featuring the songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me, I’ll Cover You, and Out Tonight, every moment of this show is filled with emotion and all the feels. Directed by award-winning director, Bradley Moore, Piedmont Players production of RENT is not to be missed!

The musical opened on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996. On Broadway, RENT gained critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production closed on September 7, 2008, after 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. Due to adult themes and language, this production is rated R.

Piedmont Players Theatre’s cast includes: Kitty Beard, Dakotah Chelgren, Corina Childs, Nick Culp, Brayden Daugherty, Lamar Davis, Iris DeWitt, Caroline Forrester, Kayla Harper, Daniel Keith, Peter Liuzzo, Vanessa Robinson, Kaeleb Stilwell, Wendy Weant, & AJ White.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE For those that can’t keep the music inside them, there will be a special SING-ALONG performance of RENT on Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 PM. At this performance, the audience can sing at the top of their lungs with the cast as they perform the show on stage. It is definitely going to be a blast for all in attendance! Come enjoy this unique and awesome experience! AND tickets are only $10.

PRODUCING PARTNER: John Basinger

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, October 13 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 14 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 15 at 2:30 PM
Friday, October 20 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 22 at 2:30 PM
Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 29 at 2:30 PM

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

VENUE
The Meroney Theater
213 S Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

TICKETS
Tickets: $23 for adults; $21 for seniors/students/military.
Tickets are available at www.piedmontplayers.com or by calling 704.633.5471

PRESS: For more information, please visit the Piedmont Players Theatre website or contact Executive Director Bradley Moore directly at bradley.moore@piedmontplayers.com.

Photos by Tim Coffey