Officially a Renthead

We took the train down to San Diego today to celebrate Grant's birthday to see Rent.

This is my 5th time seeing it live on stage (London, LA, Orange County, New York, and now San Diego.) I read once that if you have seen Rent 5 times on stage, you are officially a Renthead. Yipee! Pretty good considering I don't live in New York and don't buy tickets to every performance while it is in town.

God, there is nothing like seeing Rent live. Hearing the first few notes, Mark's narration, and the stage lighting up in music and energy...it is just amazing!

At one point, Roger's ear mike stopped working and he had to use a handheld for a few numbers. He was so natural with it and made it blend right in.

Angel (Ano Okero) had a very deep, soulful voice... not what I'm used to as Angel, but he really acted the part well. Mark (Jed Resnick) did a great job all around, and I liked this portayal of Roger (Bryce Ryness - soulful, not overly angry or sulky, just introspective.) Joanne (Chante Carmel Frierson) had a very beautiful, powerful voice, I loved whenever she sang.

The crowd was FULL of RENT HEADS. Lots of cheers and screaming and loud applause. It was way cool to be there. Other then New York, this was the most energetic crowd I've seen... and actually, because the theater was so much bigger, the crowd seemed almost more enthusiastic, in my opinion.

"I trust my soul, my only goal, is just to be."