Rent School Edition, set in the East Village of New York City, is a musical about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent School Edition follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

In keeping with the vision of founder Roberta Jones, and our 57-year history, Roberta Jones Junior Theatre provides youth in Santa Clara with high-quality recreational experiences in Theatre Arts. All children are welcome to participate on stage and backstage in our productions. Our program fosters a strong sense of place and community for participants and the general public. Youth are given opportunities for self-expression in a fun, safe environment where they improve self-esteem, confidence, and social skills while learning the value of personal responsibility from adult role models. Audiences are provided with excellent, affordable, family-friendly special events where our young performers inspire joyful appreciation for the Performing Arts in the Santa Clara community.