Directed and choreographed by Jen Bender with music direction by Jeremy Randall, the production will run May 28-June 19.

Newly announced for the company are Drew Gasparini as Mark, Katrina Dideriksen as Mimi, Chelsea Lovett as Maureen, Dean-Carlo Grant as Collins, Joshua Cruz as Angel and Carla Stewart as Joanne. Shayla Benoit, Jake Boyd, Angela Birchett, Tim Ehrlich, Jeremy Gaston, Samia Mounts, Deon Oliviero and Xavier Rice complete the cast.

The production will also feature scenic design by Charlie Smith, costume design by Caitlin Reed, lighting design by Marcie Green and sound design by Nevin Steinberg. Kelly McGrath is production stage manager.

Winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize "Set in NYC's East Village," Rent, according to press notes, is a "modern take on the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today."

Celebrating its 62nd season of Broadway by the Beach, Surflight Theatre, a Jersey Shore entertainment destination for over 60 years, is now under the leadership of producer and Surflight alum Roy Miller.

Surflight Theatre is located at 201 Engleside Avenue in Beach Haven. Tickets are $31-$49. Subscriptions are still available. Tickets are available online at www.surflight.org, in person at the Surflight box office or by phone at (609) 492-9477.