There’s only now, there’s only this

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a HUGE fan of the hit Broadway musical, Rent (and who isn’t?!). I’ve seen the show three times in NYC and countless times on DVD. I suppose it isn’t hard to be swept up in Rent madness – the music is rockin’ and the message is a solemn one: live each day as if it’s your last and make it count. It’s also very attractive to us 90’s kids – as the show is set in the once bohemian Alphabet City, Manhattan during that decade.

A couple of weeks ago I went to see Rent for the fourth time – this time on the Helix stage. It may not have been Broadway – but it was just as exciting and twice as special because performing were my old drama group: DCU Drama. The leading roles were played by people who I consider to be my best friends! Plus – I was there to support my boyfriend, Conor who played drums in the fantastic band that accompanied the show!

Now, I may be biased, but the DCU Drama version of Rent blew. me. away. There was so much energy, heart and complete dedication to the show.  I spent the last half an hour crying at how amazing it was (am I a sap? yes). And I’m very proud to report that the show won Best Event at the DCU Clubs and Socs Awards the other night!

As part of a radio programme I was producing, I did some interviews with the cast and recorded some musical numbers. Alan McHale (who plays Mark) produced a video using some of his own footage and my radio stuff – to be submitted to the Board of Irish College Societies!

Here it is: