"Rent" with The Home Creative Co.

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Elgin Art Showcase | Elgin, IL

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Our production of Rent will be a raw, high-energy rock show about love, struggle, and survival in 1990s New York City.
About this Event

Rent is a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of young artists and friends struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village under the shadow of poverty, love, and the HIV/AIDS crisis.Rent is filled with powerful music, raw emotion, and a message of hope, community, and living for today.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of this unforgettable production of Rent at the Elgin Art Showcase. Whether you're a seasoned theatergoer or new to musicals, this performance promises a moving, energetic, and thought-provoking experience for all.


Venue Information - Elgin Art Showcase:
  • Location: The Elgin Art Showcase is the setting for this production. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Elgin, 164 Division St, Elgin, IL 60120, on the 8th floor of the Elgin Professional Building, this venue provides an intimate and immersive experience for the audience.

Parking:
  • Convenient Street Parking: Ample street parking is available around the Elgin Art Showcase, ensuring a hassle-free arrival for attendees. Please plan accordingly and arrive early to secure a convenient parking spot.

Accessibility Options:
  • Elevator Access: The Elgin Art Showcase is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all guests. For those in need of accessibility options, an elevator is available to ensure easy access to all levels of the venue. Please feel free to reach out to our staff for any additional assistance.

Additional Tips for Attendees:
  • Arrive Early: To make the most of your experience, consider arriving early to explore the venue and settle into your seats.
  • Dress Comfortably: The atmosphere at the Elgin Art Showcase is relaxed, so feel free to dress comfortably for an enjoyable evening.

Advisories:

Rent is not recommended for audience members under the age of 13.



Production Warning

Please be advised that this production may contain strobe lights, flashes of light, theatrical haze, and loud music.



Content & Trigger Warning

This production contains mature themes including drug use, sexual content, strong language, and depictions of illness and death related to HIV/AIDS.

If you would like to learn more about the content warnings of this show, please reach out to [email protected]



Cast
  • Roger Davis – Joe Brenckle
  • Mark Cohen – Joshua Dizon
  • Mimi Márquez – Lorena Miranda
  • Maureen Johnson – Olivia (Liv) Litton
  • Joanne Jefferson – Valerie Cambron
  • Angel Dumott Schunard – Alex Mendez-Garcia
  • Tom Collins – Preston Jamal
  • Benjamin Coffin III (Benny) – Justin Gonzalez
  • Roger Davis U/S & Ensemble – Alex Ketcham
  • Mimi Márquez U/S & Ensemble – Alexis Cappello
  • Ensemble – Parker Olson
  • Ensemble – Aiden Torres
  • Ensemble – Margaret Howard
  • Ensemble- Jeremy Monton
  • Ensemble – Melanie Gonzalez
  • Ensemble – Hallie Litton
  • Ensemble – Jewel Ifeguni

Crew
  • Director– Catie Early
  • Producer- Analisa Celeste
  • Music Director- Brady McNeil
  • Assistant Music Director- Ira Cortes
  • Assistant Stage Manager- Angelina Lara


No refunds will be granted for this production. If you would like to switch your ticket to a different date or have any questions please reach out to [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division Street, Elgin, United States

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Tickets

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