RENT Cast

Alex is excited to work with this amazing cast and crew. His last stage appearance was with Dark Room Productions, Star Wars. His favorite performances include, ‘Captain Von Trapp’ (Sound of Music), ‘John the Baptist’ (Godspell), ‘Caleb’ (The Spitfire Grill), ‘Guy’ (Wakey Wakey). He wants to thank his family and friends for their love, support and a lot of patience. They mean the world to him, and they always will.

is so amped that you came “out tonight” and thrilled to be making her debut with Intrepid Theatre and Vanishing Elephant Players’ as Mimi! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from CMU (fire up!), and her recent credits include ‘Margot’ (Legally Blonde), ‘Casey’ (First Date), ‘Spot Conlon’ (Newsies), and ‘Stephanie’ (POTUS) in addition to recently character performing as ‘Belle’ and ‘Aurora’. Heather has one message for the audience: In what often feels like an isolating age, let tonight remind you to let the light in and hold tight to those connections that make your heart come alive - fight for them, cherish them, and never let the people who light you up slip away because there’s no day but today. Enjoy the show, and viva la vie bohème!

is honored to continue working alongside this amazing company! He is the producing artistic director for The Intrepid Theatre and has most recently directed Robin Hood, another collaboration with Vanishing Elephant Players. Other acting credits include ‘Alan’ (God of Carnage), ‘Aiden’ (Scarborough), ‘Harold’ (Proof), ‘Howard’ (Rabbit Hole), ‘Paul’ (Loose Ends). Connor studied Theatre Performance at the University of Michigan-Flint, receiving a BFA. Connor would like to thank Kelsey, his wife, his family and friends for their infinite love and support.

(They/Them) is a Flint based actor, reprising their role of Angel in this year's production of RENT! Elliot is marking RENT as their 18th show, starting theatre in 2017. They want to dedicate this performance to Jai, Michaela, and Fan Favs - Instagram : blkdemolition

JTP is making her second trip across the Intrepid stage as ‘Maureen’ and is glad to be back! When JTP is not playing your favorite narcissistic bisexual, she is frolicking on her mini farm petting chickens and growing sunflowers! Big shout out and thank you to her most perfect and gorgeous wife, Crys! And today, for the first time, her 3 children will get to see her ass on stage! Literally!

This is her 13th performance in the Flint area and the 2nd with Intrepid Theater. This show is one of her all time favorites and she is thrilled to be a part of it. Her previous works include ‘Riff-Raff’ in Rocky Horror, ‘Marty’ in Grease, ‘Mamma Morton’ in Chicago, ‘Madame de la Grande Bouche’ in Beauty and the Beast, ‘Elizabeth Benning’ in Young Frankenstein, Pajama Game, 9 to 5, Sweeney Todd, as well as a part in All Together Now!. As always, her performance could not be possible without the love and support of her husband, Rob, her children, James and Evee, and the rest of her (wonderfully kooky) friends and family. Enjoy the show!

This is Steve's second go around playing Benny with Intrepid and he welcomes the chance to further explore what makes him tick. Steve has been active in the Flint theater scene playing such roles as ‘Shrek’, ‘Officer Lockstock’ in Urinetown, ‘Mr. Krabs’, and ‘Orin Scrivello DDS’. When not on stage Steve is the Service Manager at Bill Carr Signs. He lives with his wonderful wife Muffy...umm Brenda and a menagerie of dogs and cats including two beautiful Irish Wolfhounds

(she/they) is thrilled to make their Intrepid Theatre debut as Roger’s mother and a member of the ensemble! Previous appearances include ‘Julia’ in The Wasp Closet (VEP) and ‘Mrs. Cratchit’ in A Christmas Carol (Bay City Players), plus behind-the-scenes work on VEP's Ride the Cyclone and 1984. By day, Dena is a children's librarian whose toughest critics are preschoolers at storytime—an audience far less forgiving than theatergoers. She recently departed the Bay County Library System for a new chapter at the Saline District Library and will miss the local theater community (and its slightly taller audiences) dearly. Endless love and thanks to her friends and family—especially her kids, Rosie and Milo, and her girlfriend, Jori—for cheering her on every step of the way.

Rent has been a bucket list show for Graham longer than he's even been interested in theater. He has performed in Mamma Mia, Amelie, The Spitfire Grill and An Evening With Shel Silverstein among others. He has absolutely zero formal training and for that, he apologizes. He is very excited to be sharing the stage with his son, James, once again. He would also like to thank his wonderful partner Taylor for making life that much more enjoyable.

is returning to the stage after over three years. He has been in a handful of performances through his lifetime, including Mamma Mia, Hansel and Gretel, and Time and Time Again. Outside of theater, James enjoys playing golf and lifting weights. He is excited to portray the character of ‘Kieth’ as best he can.

Rent marks Joy’s second performance on stage, having previously played ‘Hatti’ in The Wasp Closet. A versatile member of the theatre community, she is typically found behind the scenes. Past tech credits include; creating the artwork for the play ART, building the turkey for A Christmas Carol, and handling props for Robin Hood and 1984. Joy is thrilled to be a part of this talented ensemble and thanks the cast and crew for a wonderful experience. A special thanks to my family for all their love and support.

Barber, massage therapist, actor, singer, dancer, stand-up comedian, cradle yoga enthusiast, Scorpio, besties with Mitch and Susan-gone but not forgotten, roommates with sis, Kathi, two dogs, and three cats. Been on stage since age three. So many shows, concerts, fun, and friendships. Highlights: ‘Reno’ in Anything Goes (Flint Community Players), ‘Francis’ in No Sex, We're British (FCP), ‘Naomi Ginsberg’ in HOWL (UofM-Flint), ‘Edith Frank’ in The Diary of Anne Frank (Flint Youth Theatre) Being in RENT has brought to light unresolved grief for friends lost to the AIDS crisis. I have loved, loathed, and laughed doing this piece and appreciate theatre for always doing its job of highlighting things kept in the dark, bringing them into focus. Thanks to the love and support of the cast and crew, this entire experience will go into my "win" scrapbook, LOL.

Levi Brownfield has been a part of the Michigan theater scene since 2019 and has consistently done shows in both tech and on stage. You might have seen his work in shows such as The Nutcracker (The Whiting Auditorium), Eurydice (Flint Community Players), Young Frankenstein ( Dark Room Productions), and last year's production of RENT by the intrepid theater. Levi hopes you have an amazing night and enjoy tonight's performance and would like to shout out the hard work of his cast mates and crew for truly bringing this show to life, thank you and enjoy!

Rhea’s first show at The Intrepid Theatre being Rent means a lot, as the movie and musical was a staple of her childhood and the first real queer representation she got to see. She’s so honored to help bring the story to life during a time when we need that representation more than ever. Past roles of hers include: ‘Bird Girl’ (Seussical), ‘Dusty’ (POTUS), ‘Lucien’ (Amélie), ‘Karen the Computer’ (Spongebob), Peter ‘Quince’ (The Rude Mechanicals), ‘Loud Stone’ (Eurydice), and ‘Osric’ (Hamlet). She’d like to thank all of you for coming out and supporting local art, you rock!

is a returning cast member and choreographer for Rent. Previous stage credits include The Rocky Horror Show, Pippin, Amélie, and, most recently, ‘Kira’ in Xanadu. She is beyond grateful for the friends that theater has brought into her life. No day but today.

Todd is living a 30-year dream of singing SEASONS OF LOVE onstage. Todd has been active with many Michigan east and west side community theaters over the years both performing and directing. Last summer he directed Godspell for Clio Cast and Crew and will also direct Aspirins and Elephants for Clio in the spring. In his spare time, he is father to 2 cats: Sam and Freddy, Grandad to grandson Dollie and a dedicated karaoke nerd.