The goggle-clad, spray paint-wielding students causing the ruckus were hard at work constructing a piece of East Village New York City in Goldstein Auditorium that will play host to the characters of "Rent" this weekend. First Year Players staff members spent most of Sunday hauling, painting, hammering, gathering, sorting and everything in between to create the world of "Rent."
Some staff meticulously constructed the buildings in which the characters will live and interact, while others organized the props and costumes that will make the characters and scenes in "Rent" instantly recognizable.
The group effort, which at moments saw individuals that should go nowhere near power tools or manual labor somehow pulling it off, is all part of a process of immersing the audience fully in the world of "Rent." And a bunch of people who are technically adults enjoyed playing around with paint for a while, too.
We can't spoil too much of the set here. But if you want to see the incredible products of Sunday's work, grab tickets to "Rent" this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Schine box office.
We'll be checking in again later this week, but we don't need to tell you again that you don't want to miss this show.
