RENT: Crafton Hills College
Last night, May 5th, 2012, I got to see the
coolest show ever. The local community college, Crafton Hills, put on the best
rendition of RENT in existence, short of seeing the actual Broadway
performance. I was more than impressed; I was downright thrilled.
My girlfriend, Eliza, had worked very hard as stage manager
over the last several months, and I was finally able to see why: Each and every
character was nothing short of brilliant; each singer had a voice to die for;
the costumes and stage and props were out of this world; I didn’t notice a
single mistake; there were surprises, laughs, cries, and joy around every
corner.
I’m not exaggerating in the slightest when I say that the
show must have been one of the best college theater performances in the history
of college theater performances. Two thumbs way up, and that’s only because I
don’t have more thumbs. Seriously.
In fact, the only disappointing thing about the play is that
it isn’t happening again. I would go next weekend, the one after, and the one
after that to see such an awe-inspiring performance. It was a total steal at
the ten-dollar entrance price. I would pay thirty to see it again.
My hat is off to those who worked so damned hard on such a
fine thing. I wish bright futures for all involved. I have also had the
pleasure to attend a couple social gatherings with the cast, and they are such
cool people that my mind is permanently blown. Had I known any better, I’d have
gotten into theater in college. You couldn’t ask for a more intriguing group to
have a few beers with.
If life had a rewind button, I’d be sitting in that theater,
waiting for the show to start, right now.
I would.
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