VIDEO: RENT on Smule Releases 'Light My Candle'
The final release will take place on December 24th at 9PM EST.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz
RENT on Smule released the iconic meet cute between Roger and Mimi: Light My Candle. Pepe Monar (Roger) and Darci Wong (Mimi) understood the importance of executing this scene well, and the pair have been sharing ideas for virtual re-imagination for months. The costars live in Berlin, Germany and Hollywood, CA respectively.
See how they accomplished intimacy across screens utilizing both lighting and timing:
Learn more about the virtual show, and stay tuned for the final release on December 24th at 9PM EST.
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