New Mimi in Rent — Page 3

Well, there are some references in the story line of the musical that do directly refer to her ethnicity-if not the line refering to the Spanish babies crying in "Out Tonite", in the last voicemail, her mother speaks Spanish (assuming that Mimi understands Spanish concurring that she is of Hispanic descent) ...I do think there is some sort of attention that needs to be paid to the authenticity and plausibility of the storyline, but I still think that doesn't necessarily a certain type of "look" or skin tone than defines such...we all know it is possible to belong to more than one ethnic group (as I do)and so nothing should be ruled out! But, my point is that the only ethnic identity assigned to Mimi is latino ( I believe), but that isn't as limiting as some like to think it is...

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I agree! And now, I need to go to bed, but I have a notion that alot of the preconcieved expectations about the casting of this character have to do with the actress who originated the role (who by the way was my all time favorite Mimi) more than the storyline itself-an all too common thing, but occurent non the less-I by no means think that the role should be limited to Latinos or any ethnicity, but I don't think the ethnicity of the character should be ignored (by the actor or audience) in this case or in any other...from personal experience, being Latino in Manhattan (any part) in the early 90's wasn't exactly a walk in the park and I can't help but think that the references made in the script were made on purpose...good evening and good morning to all!

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Updated On: 3/31/05 at 04:53 AM

Caren is Latina so I don't know what you people are so concerned about regarding her possibility of being cast. Her skin may be a little lighter than some others but she's as Latina as Karmine. Having said that, I doubt she'll ever be moved into the role full-time.

p.s. I've heard several castmembers flub lines, it's not that unusual, but Saycon isn't one of them.

I'm glad you had no problems and I didn't mean to insult you or anyone else, but as a child, I ran into my share of racial insults, as did my sisters and many friends of mine. I hope I didn't offend you and wasn't trying to do so-it is wonderful to hear you had a completely positive experience, but unfortunately I did not.

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Ah, Marcus! I loved him! I want whoever is Collins to get like the flu or something just so he can go on and totally blow everyone away- but I'm sure he'd be great as Mr. Jefferson too.

Sorry for the spaz-out, but he was one of the best parts of the show when I saw it a few weeks ago, so I was so glad when I heard he was going to Broadway.

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Updated On: 3/31/05 at 12:54 PM

His SOL solo was beautiful! I thought he was great.

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Did he play Collins in the tour this past summer?

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Yeah, what GFC said.

And yeah, I really really really want Dan to get Roger in the Broadway cast. Like, really.

You and me both.

Guys, I agree with what you're saying about ethnicity, but with what we think is right, and what the producers think is right that's a different story...