‘Rent’s’ scipt edits violate copyright

The Towerlight by Jeremy Bauer-Wolf | Apr. 27, 2011 (News)

There are five lines in Diane Smith-Sadak’s production of “Rent” cut from the original script. But the absence of those lines almost forced her to shut down the show she has worked on since October.In the play’s original script, Mimi, an HIV-positive heroin addict, passes out at the end of the production, only to be reawakened by her deceased friend Angel in a dream and is given another chance at life. But Smith-Sadak said she didn’t accept that ... Full Story »

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by Ali Pannoni - May. 3, 2011

The reporter did a good job of interviewing and finding various sources to provide factual information to the story. He showed context by getting good quotes from the department chair, director, members of the cast, audience members, and even the bloggers who tried to shut down the show. I did notice a few errors. I feel like the writing could have been improved, but it's pretty good for a student piece.