2008 Woodie Awards
Mind blowing performances, overflowing theaters, and profound social commentaries - these are the universal expectations of any play. However, in addition to common expectations, what is to be anticipated when you see RENT is the unexpected. The hopes of the audience are fulfilled in this play and one leaves the theater actually enlightened.
Valzhyna Mort's deep and soulful Belarusian accent draws you in. Even in a language unintelligible to me, her poetry has rhythm and beauty. Her first poem of the evening is in Belarusian and the audience is captivated. The language barrier is overcome with passion.