RENT Cast

Aariah Reign (Mimi)
Aariah is so excited to be apart of another Stardust show and to perform as MiMi!!!! The theater is a very special place that she loves to be. She would like to thank all the amazing people in her life that believe in her and make her feel like this is where she belongs. She has been in many of Stardust shows such as Vanessa in In The Heights, Little Red Haired Girl in Charlie Brown and preformed with legendary productions as Arista in The Little Mermaid, she has also been in many other shows with other productions such as Squeak in The Color Purple, The puppeteer for audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, Ms.Norbury/ Miss George in Mean Girls, Florinda in Into The Woods, just recently she was in Cinderella and got to be Marie for one of the shows, just recently Pilar in Legally Blonde and many others!! [email protected] and @its_theaterluv
Brandon MacDonald (Angel)
Brandon MacDonald is thrilled to be reprising his role as Angel and joining the talented cast of Stardust Entertainment. His recent shows include Jesus Chris Superstar (Peter), RENT (Angel), Ride the Cyclone (Noel Gruber), Godspell (Judas), and Evil Dead the Musical (Scott). Outside of theater, he works in Risk Consulting, plays DnD, and jams on the saxophone
Chandler Van Allen (Mark Cohen)
There’s No Day But Today and Chandler Van Allen is ecstatic to make his Stardust debut in RENT! Chandler has been seen in other roles including Quasimodo in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, Antony Hope in Sweeney Todd, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Chad in All Shook Up, Chip in Putnam County Spelling Bee, Brad in Rocky Horror, Link in Hairspray, Horton in Seuessical, Barnaby in Hello Dolly, and Albert in Bye Bye Birdie. Chandler would like to thank his friends and family for supporting his theatre journey and for blessing him with kindness. “I May Be Small But I Have Giant Plans” You can find Chandler on Instagram @chandler_van_allen
Luis Bautista (Roger Davis)
Luis Bautista is ecstatic to take on one of his biggest dream roles, Roger, and join this wonderful cast of talented actors & actresses! Though these days he is studying at CSUSB to be an audio engineer, he is not unfamiliar with the stage; his most recent stage roles include Antipholus of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors & Mirical Maker in Wooing The Dragon with the Full Circle Players Company; he is an aspiring voice actor, with a few characters credited to his name; and last but not least, he is in two bands: Beady Jay & Los Kombi. With the role Roger under his belt, he now sets his eyes on Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar....
Tierra Emoni (Joanne Jefferson)
Tierra Emoni is overjoyed to be on the stage again with her talented peers— this time with her Stardust debut. As a singer/songwriter, performing is a safe space for her. Recent show credits include: Gabrielle in Cinderella, Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors, Dudard in the absurdist play Rhinoceros, Ilse in Spring Awakening, and ensemble roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Aida. Tierra wants to thank all the cast/crew for putting on a fantastic show as well as the friends and families for their constant love and support! She hopes you enjoy the show! VIVA LA VIE BOHEME!!
Danielle Kae (Maureen Johnson)
Dani Kae is so excited to step back onto the stage with such a talented crew of performers!! Dani’s making her Stardust Debut as Maureen, and is so excited to step into a different aspect of theater. As an addition to performing, Dani’s also the makeup designer for the show and cast!! Her recent performances include Regina George in Mean Girls, Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde, Ursula in the Little Mermaid, Les Filles De La Ville in Beauty and the Beast, and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd. She wants to thank God for guiding her through this process, and for using difficult and very real times and themes to create something beautiful out of them. She would also love to thank her peers, friends, and family for helping her reach her goals!! You can find Dani at @daniii.lxve on Instagram, La Vie Boheme!!
Kenneth LaRue (Tom Collins)
Kenneth LaRue is a Southern California–based performer, musician, and music educator. His recent credits include Warner (Legally Blonde), Prince Topher (Cinderella), and he is excited to perform as Collins in Rent. Kenneth also works as a music director, arranger, and accompanist, and teaches voice and piano throughout the High Desert. He is passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and bringing joy to the stage.
Terry Holt (Benjamin Coffin III)
Terry Holt is excited to take the stage again. “Rent: the Musical” is Terry’s first production with Stardust Entertainment. He has previously performed as Harpo in “The Color Purple” and in the “Christmas Cabaret” with Phil413 Productions. Terry is extremely excited to sing and dance with some of his best friends, as well as his girlfriend. He’d like to thank his friends and family, as well as the Hunters for all of the support. He’s not an evil landlord in real life.
Ronda Hunt (Mark's Mom/Sue/Coat Vendor)
Ronda is thrilled to be part of the ensemble of Rent! She loves bringing joy and energy to every rehearsal room, and is especially excited to help tell this story. Some of her favorite previous roles include Marie in Cinderella, Jane in Mary Poppins, and Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. She’s endlessly grateful to the cast, crew, and her loved ones for cheering her on and can’t wait for you to experience the show!
Jaxon Betts (Mr. Jefferson/Gordon/Squeegee Man/The Man)
BOWW! Jaxon Betts is ECSTATIC TO BE BACK ON THE STAGE! Jaxon is a 18 year old senior who after he graduates is going to AMDA College for the Arts. Jaxon’s recent past roles include Donkey (Shrek the Musical), Cinderella’s Prince (Into the Woods), Damian (Mean Girls), Chad (High School Musical), Schroeder (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), and many more ensemble roles. Jaxon is excited to be in his 3rd Stardust show and incredibly thankful. and that’s on Bow 😉 Instagram: Callmijax
Abbi Argo (Alexi Darling/Dance Captain)
Abbi Argo is so happy to be apart of Rent. She has been performing for over 6 years and has fallen in love it. She would like to thank Stardust for giving her the opportunity to have this as her first community show. She would also like to thank you family and friends for all of the support. Thank you all for coming , hope you enjoy the show.
Arielle Fisher (Ali/Police Officer/Seasons of Love Soloist/Mimi's Mother)
Arielle is so ecstatic to be apart of Stardust entertainment’s production of the musical Rent! After being in previous shows like Mean girls:the musical, The Color Purple, Into the Woods, High school Musical and Legally Blonde, all she wants to do is get back on the stage with her friends and have a great show! thank you to everyone who is coming to see or helping behind the scenes you make this dream possible for us!! ❤
Indra Nirvana (Mrs. Jefferson/Pam/Blanket Person)
Indra Gutierrez is delighted to be performing in a Stardust Show again. Indra studied at UC Irvine, where she received her BA in Drama. Her credits include Corie in Barefoot in the Park, Virginia in Native Gardens, Camila in In The Heights, and Lucinda in Into the Woods. Indra would like to thank all those involved with Stardust Productions for giving her this opportunity and her friends and family who support her. She hopes that you enjoy the show and measure your life in love✨.
Kiya Maxwell (Seasons of Love Soloist/Roger's Mom)
Kiya is so excited to be a part of the ensemble in her first ever show with Stardust! She fell in love with this show the moment she saw it and is so grateful for this opportunity. Some of her favorite theater credits include an orphan in Annie, Savannah in Freaky Friday, and Margot in Legally Blonde. She can’t thank her family, friends, and boyfriend enough for being the best support system and cheering squad ever!
Justin Moore (Homeless Man/Paul/Mr.Grey/Pastor)
Justin is excited to join Stardust's third production with it's amazing cast and crew! Justin has been involved in stardusts previous productions, along with performing in the Hollywood Fringe festival in a modernized yet classic production of R+J where he played Paris and Sam Capulet. Justin is also excited to be stepping in to help with intimacy direction, and hopes to use moments of closeness to bring audiences deeper into the connection that this story creates between its character, and the connection it offers between the people who this story depicts.