Contact: Joe Sosa
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BROADWAY SMASH HIT “RENT” MAKES VALLEY DEBUT
Proceeds to Benefit local AIDS Foundation
Fourth Wall Theater Company is proud to announce that they will be producing the musical RENT in Hanford next July. The show, which will be under the direction of Corey Ralston and Cabrilla Ravalin-McGinn, is a first for the Valley.
“No community theater group has performed this show locally and we are very excited to be the first,” Ralston said.
RENT made headlines when it went to Broadway after the sudden death of its creator Jonathon Larson. The show is a remake of Puccini’s “La Boheme”, it follows a group of friends dealing with poverty, drugs and AIDS in New York City in the early 1990’s. In the face of so much adversity each character learns that LOVE is what gets them through the rough times.
Auditions will be held in February and all local actors and vocalists are encouraged to come. In addition to the cast of 20 there will be a need for band members and technical stage support.
All proceeds from the show will be given to the LGBTQ Wellness Foundation, a startup non-profit that is giving assistance to those infected and affected by the HIV virus.
“Since this show deals so heavily with HIV/AIDS we thought it was only fitting that we give all of our profit to people that are wanting to reach out a loving hand to survivors of the virus,” Ralston said.
In the coming months before the production gets underway there will be a series of fundraisers held in hopes to raise money to pay for the cost of the production. Local businesses are encouraged to advertise in the playbill and show their support.
RENT will be playing at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center in Hanford on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 , 31. Tickets will be $15 and sold at the door.
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If you would like more information on the production or the LGBTQ Wellness Foundation please contact Joe Sosa [email protected]
