Angel Cast
Cristina Ablaza (Performing swing/Understudy)Proudly joins "RENT" directly from the national
tour of "Miss Saigon" (Yvette/Gigi). Her regional creidts include "Song of Singapore," "West Side
Story," "The Merchant of Venice," and many others. A native San Franciscan, Cristina thanks her
family, friends, and voice teacher Sean Martinfiel. "Praise to God and his blessings."
Stephan Alexander(Angel) is elated to be starting the national tour of "RENT" with this cast.
Credits? Plenty. But they all pale in comparison to this production. Thanks to Berni, Michael, and
Tim. Special love and thanks to friends and family, especially Robert, the best little brother in the
world.
Christian Anderson(Ensemble)Is very excited to be part of the RENT nationla tour. Christian
played in bands from New Haven to Seattle, then moved on to regional theatre. Last seen as Joe
Goldman in "Take it Easy" off-B'way, Christian dedicates this performance to the memory of his
grandfather.
C.C. Brown(Tom Collins)Is a native of New Haven, Conn. Favorite roles include John in "Miss
Saigon," Poppa in "Starlight Express," James Thunder Early in "Dreamgirls," the narrorator in
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Hud in "Hair," title role in "The Wiz," and
featured roles in "Grand Hotel" and "Sophisticated Ladies." All praise to God! I love you Momma!!!
Timothy Cole (Swing/Understudy) is proud to be in RENT. He has many regional/television credits
including his most recent work as assistant director/choreographer for Theatre Virginia's production
of "Five guys named Moes." Timothy is also president/CEO of his own music production company,
StoneDancer Inc. He would like to thank God for his many blessings and thank his parents for their
love and support.
Luther Creek (Mark) Is happy you are here to see RENT. Recent credits include the workshop of
"Violet" at Lincoln Center and "The Who's Tommy (European Premiere)." Luther created the title
role in Randy Newman's "Faust" in the original workshop and played Claude (at the colonial) in the
25th anniversary tour of "Hair."
Kristoffer Cusick(Swing/Understudy/Dance Captain) is excited to be making his theatrical debut
in RENT. He has traveled as a singer and dancer throughout Europe and Japan, and choreographed
in his native California, where he has seved as a State Youth Talent Ambassador. Kristoffer would
would like to thank his family and friends for their uncoditional love and support.
Julie P. (Relova) Danao (Enseble) is proud to join the cast of RENT. Her credits include "Miss
Saigon (second national tour)", Disney's "Aladdin's Oasis," and "Pocohantas stage shows."
Television credits include "The Making of Aladdin." Thank you Lord fo the music, family, friends,
and life. I love you grandpa and Cody Boy."
Shaun Earl (Ensemble), A native of California, appeared on the television show "Fame" for its last
two seasons. Films: "Coming to America" and "The Bodyguard," among others. He's also shared the
stage with Paula Abdul and-a-half-year tour with Rebe McEntire. His stage debut was in "Fame-The
Musical" and he feels blessed and thanks God for this opportunity to join the cast of RENT.
Sylvia MacCalla (Joanne), a native Californian, is thrilled to be making her East Coast debut in
RENT. Theatre credits include "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," Good, Bad, but Beautiful,"
"80 days," "Gift Rap," and, most recently, the bride in Barbra Epstein's "Beeltejuice's Rockin'
Graveyard Revue." Sylvia has two CDs in Japan. Much love and thanks to family and gaurdian angel
B.E."
Kamilah Martin (Swing/Understudy) joins the cast of RENT with a host of theatrical credits,
including "Hello, Dolly!" with Nell Carter and Timoune in "Once on this Island." She made her film
debut in "American President." Kamilah gives thanks and honor to God for this oppurtunity and to
her family and friends for their support.
Lamber Moss (Ensemble) is a singer from New York's East Village. As his alter ego Ebony Jet, he
is a regular featured performer at Don Hill's Squeeze Box and the outdoor festival Wigstock. He
would like to thank God, his family, friends, Bernie, and the producers for the chance to pay the
RENT.
John Eric Parker(Ensemble/Understudy) Thanks the Lord for RENT. A New York City native he
has been seen nationally in "Five guys named Moe, "Pippin," "The Wiz," and internationally in
"Starlight Express." Regional work includes "Once on this Island," "Children of Eden," and
"Dutchman." He dedicates his performances to the memory of Darnell Pretchard and Alvaleeta
Guess.
Manley Pope (Roger) can currently be seen starring as Devon Whitelaw in the UPN Network
series "Sweet Valley High." Other television and film credits include "Dr.Quinn Medicine Woman,"
"Guiding light," and "Exorcist III." Off B-Way roles include John in "Summer and smoke" at Chelsea
Rep. and Brandon in "Twist of fate" at the Tiffany in Los Angeles.
Terita R. Reed (Ensemble) is a native of Washington, DC. Stage: "God's tombones," "A joyful
noise (American Negro Playwrights)." Soloist: Nashville Symphony. Background vocals: Wynonna
Judd, Ziggy Marley, Andy Williams, Patti Austin, Kelly Williams. Recordings: Darly Coley's
"Beyond the veil with Veritas. Education: Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Fisk University, AIMS
University in Graz, Austria.
James Rich (Benny) Regional: "Avenue X (Milton)"; You can't take it with you (Henderson); The
wizard of Oz (Tinman); Purlie. Commercials: Usa Network promotional ads, voice-overs, jingles,
music videos. In addition James toured the U.S., Europe and Singapore singing back-up for Harry
Belafonte.
Daniel J. Robbins (performing swing/understudy) is thrilled to be working on his favorite show,
RENT, and feels as if he's dreaming. Recent credits include Tony in "West side story," Jack in "Into
the woods," and Brother/Sister Freak in "Sunshine in a can: A Frozen concentrated Freak Show."
Love to friends family and John Boy.
Simone (Mimi) is pleased to be performing in RENT. Daughter of Nina Simone, she recently
participated in two Disney theatre workshops, playing the title role in "Aida" and Nala in "the Lion
King." Simone has toured the world, sung with latin superstar Rafael an with many Los Angeles' top
musicians, and played Mary in the national tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar." She wishes to thank
God for the gift of song.
Cheri Smith (Swing/Understudy) a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA and a native of Los
Angeles, is overjoyed to be a part of the RENT experience. Cheri has choreographed many
productions throughout CA. Her theatre credits includeAnita in "West Side Story," the narrator in
"Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat," Reagan in "King Lear," and Elizabeth in the
"Crucible." Cheri wants to thank God, her family, friends, and the studio for their love and support.
Amy Spanger (Maureen) Broadway: "Sunset Boulevard" National tours: "A chorus line," "Jekyll &
Hyde." Recently completed the Fosse project with Gwen Verdon in Toronto. Amy is thrilled to be
part of RENT. Thanks to family and friends for their love and support.
Alicia Westelman (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her professional debut in RENT. A recent
graduate of Dawsom College (theatre) in Montreal, Canada, she has appeared in numerous
productions. Favorite roles include: "Orpheus Descending," "Our Town," "Little Shop of Horrors,"
and "Into the Woods." Thanks to family, friends, and Domies.
