RENT: Idea to make all happy

I can understand why a number of theatergoers might object to some of the content of the upcoming Lake City Playhouse production of "RENT." For those folks I have a suggestion.

As I hate to see any seats go empty at The Playhouse, find somebody who would like to see "RENT" and give them your tickets as a gift. I am sure there are lots of folks who would welcome the opportunity to see a production of a musical that had a 12-year run and 5,124 performances on Broadway; was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, winning four including Best Musical; and nominated for 19 other awards, winning 15, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

BARRIE MacCONNELL

Coeur d'Alene