RENT- Will I?

Rent is a musical that is one of the greatest of our time. In my opinion, the power of the music is perahps comparable to The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Wicked, and West Side Story. It is one of the most thought provoking musicals out there, and it is also one of the most risky musicals. For those of you who don't know, Rent is about a group of people who are living in poor parts of New York City at the turn of the twenty-first century. The characters have to deal with drug addictions, relationships, sickness, and money issues. It is a very mature play, and the roles call for outstanding acting and vocal ability. Each character has been through a ton of ordeals in their lives, and to play a role in the show is truly an honor.

Now I haven't seen the movie in its entirety, but I think I have seen all of the parts separately. Although all of the parts together create a magnificent story, each part has its own morals and teachings. The most powerful part of Rent for me is the meeting of the people who have AIDS. The song they sing is called Will I? It's a very powerful song, especially when everyone starts singing. These people are dying and they don't know if they will wake up tomorrow. That's a horrible thought for everyone, and the song cuts to the heart with its simplicity and strength. Here's a video of the song from the anniversary show about a year ago. Perhaps you will understand the people and their trouble just through this song.