#1
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:02pm
who holds/has the rights to RENT?..i know its a women but I can't remember her name at the moment
#2
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:04pm
idk, i think its his sister (Larsons sister) I'm not sure, I'm not "RENT" smart.
#4
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:06pm
i don't think it is his sister..i think it is his friend
#5
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:07pm
Musical Theater International has it! WWW.MTISHOWS.COM But it's currently restricted! The high school edition is there though! I've looked a lot! lol
#6
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:10pm
My friend's high school is premiering the High School version of the show.
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"That's a good point. Next time I pee on a Starbucks couch and throw straws and napkins at a barista, I'll just yell, "YOU DON'T KNOW ME OUTSIDE OF STARBUCKS! YOU DON'T KNOW ME AT ALL!" and that should do it. "-LizzieCurry
#7
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:16pm
Everyone always claims they premiere that HS version of the show but it's been premiering in theatres around the country for like 3 years.
#9
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:21pm
Maybe it is just me, but I think a high school version of this show is just ridiculous! 15-18 year olds just do not have the life experience to bring life to this show. I am sure they can sing it, but it is like watching a high school version of Follies.... just silly.
#10
Posted: 2/20/08 at 10:29pm
Maybe it is just me, but I think a high school version of this show is just ridiculous!
Considering this has been discussed to death here and elsewhere (might as well call the Rent HS edition "Barbaro"), no, it's not just you.
Considering this has been discussed to death here and elsewhere (might as well call the Rent HS edition "Barbaro"), no, it's not just you.
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#12
Posted: 2/21/08 at 2:31pm
The rights are OWNED by the Jonathan Larsen Estate - in other words, his parents.
The performance rights are LICENSED by MTI.
The performance rights are LICENSED by MTI.
#13
Posted: 2/21/08 at 3:29pm
I dont think that High schools should be given the rights to this show either. There is no way that they could make a show lik RENT work at a high school level. I dont want to hear some highschool girl trying to belt take me or leave me!!
#14
Posted: 2/21/08 at 3:31pm
Yeah, rights come out to all schools or junior productions ( all actors under 19, and no can be equity) this July. I'm begging my school to do it!
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#15
Posted: 2/21/08 at 3:32pm
yeah, I'd much rather hear her singing Kate in KMK or some of the Gilbert and Sullivan stuff....
I think the point may not be to get a definitive version of any particular property, but for aspiring performers to take a shot at challenging material they are motivated to attempt.
I think the point may not be to get a definitive version of any particular property, but for aspiring performers to take a shot at challenging material they are motivated to attempt.
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#16
Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:15pm
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#17
Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:31pm
The most horrifying point on MTI's list of restrictions for the school edition is the following:
2. The entire cast must be full-time High School, Middle School or Elementary School students.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS?!?!?!
2. The entire cast must be full-time High School, Middle School or Elementary School students.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS?!?!?!
#18
Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:34pm
maybe that clause is for all their school editions, aimed at various ages...they are hoping the teacher/directors involved have the sense to cast appropriately.
just keep swimming along, don't rise to the....
#19
Posted: 2/21/08 at 4:42pm
You may be right. The restrictions for the Les Miz School Edition are identical. However, the Ragtime and Sweeney Todd school editions do not have those restrictions, nor do any of the Broadway Junior shows, as far as I can tell.
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