Tuesday 1 July 2008 11:30pm

 

Here are some photos from our first week of shows. More photos to come. Although closing night has sold out, there are still some tickets available for the other remaining shows. Be quick though, as they’re selling fast.

 

 

 

 

Saturday 14 June 2008 8:45am

 

Carmen Smith can be ever so delicate or ever so feisty. She can sound heavenly and angelic or as husky and sassy as she feels, but you’re never bored listening to her voice floating around you.

 

Carmen Smith is currently staring as Mimi Marquez, a nineteen-year-old junkie and S&M dancer in Rent, which opens at the IO Myer Studio in Kengsington on June 27.

 

A Sydney based artist who’s talent has been turning many a head supporting internationals Roachford, Rahsaan Patterson and local acts Diesel in which she supported and added her vocal to his new DVD (Coat hanger Antennae- Live @ The Vanguard). Other supports include Wendy Matthews, Jon Stevens, and Casey Donovan. She has also toured the country with Guy Sebastian (2004 Beautiful Life tour), The Young Divas (2006- currently) Deni Hines and featured on hip hop artist FiggKidd’s debut release “This Is FiggKidd”.You may know Carmen’s voice from the catchy Channel 10 promotion “What I like about you” that was played year round in 2006.

 

Yet, it is in the song-writing realm that Carmen has gained much respect with many of her songs landing on “Idol” albums such as Casey Donovan (2004 Australian Idol winner), Kate DeArougo (2005 Australian Idol winner), Rosita Vai (2005 New Zealand Idol winner) and Ricki Lee (Top 12 finalist)

 

Growing publishing credits aside, it’s Carmen’s own signature sound that’s destined to hit home. Her soulful yet unique voice and lyrics that everyone can relate to, make Carmen a must see. She has just finished her self-titled, independent debut release, in which she co produced and wrote. “My music, voice and songs reflect the person I am, easy going, happy and honest”

 

Click here to order a copy of Carmen Smith’s debut release

Also available on iTunes Australia

 

“My music is soulful, everyday people pop. Easy, free, happy honest music that is universally understood, with a soul twist. Real live instruments so you think you are with me all the way. This is every side and angle of me, Carmen Smith.”

 

Carmen Smith (Mimi)

 

 

Thursday 12 June 2008 1:00pm

 

Dear Blog,

 

I love playing Angel. It has been a real challenge on many levels, throwing me outside of my comfort zone.

 

Speaking of comfort, there is one thing I don’t necessarily like about playing Angel. The shoes.

The first time I had ever worn heels in my life was for our video shoot, I thought it was something I could handle. Sure, I could handle them for the first three hours, but once you go past that length of time, and are running up and down the back streets of Surry Hills, it starts to hurt. Seven hours later, when I finally got to take them off, I felt so much sympathy for my feet it was unbelievable.

 

To all my friends who wear heels out of a night, I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!

 

Now that I have been rehearsing in the heels, however, they have become a lot easier to manage.

 

So expect to see me jumping on and off tables with relative ease, as I have become one with the heels that once sought after my literal downfall!

 

Angel and his heels are one!

 

Brad Dylan (Angel)

 

 

Tuesday 10 June 2008 11:22am

 

 

HOLLYWOOD RED CARPET NIGHT
At Middle Bar 383 Bourke St – Taylor Square, Darlinghurst
Cost $20 per person


On Friday the 20th of June 2008 “Penny Presents” is holding a fundraiser night for their next show ASSASSINS which is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

Please come dressed to impress, so whatever you interpret the HOLLYWOOD RED CARPET THEME to be! You could dress as your favorite celebrity or come dressed as if you were on the red carpet! It’s up to you!
 
Look forward to a night of good music, good company, and a performance from the cast of Assassins! Not to mention many prizes to be won throughout the night!
 
We will also be joined by a special guest performance by the cast of Rent!

Remember to put on your dancing shoes and come along for a fantastic night to help raise money for PROSTATE CANCER which affects more than 18,700 men in Australia EVERY YEAR!
 
We look forward to seeing you and having the BEST NIGHT EVER!!!
 
Penny Horsfield (Maureen)

 

 

Thursday 22 May 2008 4:03pm

 

Last night was our Cast Gala. I’d like to give a big thank you to everyone who came and supported us. It was great to see so many friendly faces and it was wonderful to be approached by audience members after the show and hear their thoughts and have a chat about Rent.

 

We all had a ball playing around with different songs and I’m sure everyone would agree the highlight of the night was Carmen Smith and Mark Chamberlain having a jam with ‘Out Tonight’ and creating a blues rendition of the song and the acoustic interpretation of ‘I’ll Cover You’ in which Nick Pes accompanied Brad Dylan and Lloyd Harvey.

 

Keep an eye out on the media page for some pictures and quite possibly some video footage.
 
Zana Cohen (Director)

 

 

Friday 02 May 2008 1:18pm

 

Measure in Love: Cast Gala

Wednesday 21st May - 8pm

 

 

154 Brougham St (cnr William St)

Kings Cross NSW

Bookings: 9368 0894

$20 / $35 (dinner and show)

 

An exciting night where you can meet the cast and have a sneak preview at their new interpretation of Rent. The stellar cast will perform some of Rent's signature pieces with a surprising twist for this one night engagement only! Also featuring some of your favourite show tunes plus original material. Tickets available at the door.

 

 

Sunday 13 April 2008 9:00pm

 

Today marks the release of our promotional film.

You can download it on our multimedia page or click here to view it on YouTube.

 

Special thanks to Lloyd and Spencer Harvey from Harvey House Productions, Damien Zumbo and the staff at Stonewall Hotel.

 

Check out Harvey House Productions at www.harveyhouseproductions.com.au

 

 

Thursday 20 March 2008 4:00pm

 

Cast member Brad Dylan (Angel) performs in Short, Sweet + Song at the Seymour Centre March 28th - April 5th.

 

Check out http://www.shortandsweet.org/short-sweet-song for more information.

 

Tickets are on sale direct from the Seymour Centre or though Ticketmaster.

 

Monday 10 March 2008 11:10am

 

Hi all, it’s week six of rehearsals and what a ball we are having.

 

After a few great hours on Sunday blocking Goodbye Love I can strongly say the characters are definitely alive within our actors. It was quite difficult to hold back the tears welling in my eyes as I watched their passion and emotion grow. I am sure you will all be intrigued to delve into the lives of these amazing characters as much as I am. I think I speak for everyone when I say the more we rehearse the greater our love and admiration for these people grow.

 

Rent seems to have the ability to consume you, It really is a show that touches the heart and if nothing else I hope that everyone who witnesses this show feel a little inspired. It is hard not to after watching these amazing performers get in touch with such a passionate community.

 

It is great to be working on a show and with a group of people that you enjoy being with and can’t wait until each and every rehearsal.

 

So thank you to all the cast and crew for making this process so enjoyable.

 

Stay tuned to hear about cast member’s gigs and more show updates.

 

Zana Cohen (Director)

 

 

Wednesday 20 February 2008 10:16pm

 

Welcome to the website! It’s finally great to get Rent off its feet. My crew and I have been in pre-production for Rent for almost a year now and to finally have a cast and be getting into the enjoyable but daunting process of rehearsals is exciting and surreal.

 

When we were creating this website we wanted to have a space where audience members can come and be apart of our Rent family and see an insight to the process of creating theatre. It’s also a place where our cast can share their thoughts and feelings and you can stay up to date with the characters and the show.

 

I hope that you enjoy Rent as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to the stage. Thanks for your support and we shall see you in the theatre!

 

Zana Cohen (Director)