[Vicam]

I know something along these lines has been posted in the Social Club, but I thought it fitting that something should be posted here as well ... I hope no one minds. It has been snagged from an LJ journal which I believe is where it originated:

Today, January 25th, 2006, marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Jonathan Larson. Please take some time today to reflect on the beautiful gifts he's given us, especially Rent. Please also take some time today to read about Marfan Syndrome, which is the illness that lead to Jonathan's early death. Please go to Marfan.org for information. If you can, please make a donation.



Also, please check out:

The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation which was created by Jonathan's family to provide financial support and encouragement to artists.

Broadway Caresan AIDS fundraising orginization.






One more thing...please pass this post along in your own journals/Myspace/whatever. One thing we should do on 1/25 is increase awareness of Marfan Syndrome. It would be appreciated.

[LesWickedPhantom]

Amen.

[what_the_heck013]

I just noticed that he died a month after Christmas. Random, I know.

[LesWickedPhantom]

[Pounce]

I'm not particularly a RENT fan of either the stage show or the movie.

But I really liked tick,tick...BOOM

It's tragic that he died so young and, like many painters, never saw the success and recognition that would come after his death. I'm sure he had more shows in him but they are lost forever.

[Ulla Dance Again!]

ttB is a great great show... I mean, when you see it, you can feel Larson's spirit... it's there, you know? I liked RENT - but I think they butchered it on screen... it was okay but not as good as it could've been.

I really do love Larson's work, he was quite an amazing person. When I went on an audition for Adelphi University, I talked with the chair of the theatre department, and he knew Jonathan and his family. It was really nice speaking with him, because the other auditionees didn't mention Larson, except me.

[dramaluvergurl92]

yea...he was just about to turn 36 too...on Feburary 4th....

hey thats my friends birthday too.....the 4th ....wow....odd.....

[AngelicDramaQueen58]

think of everything he could have done if he stayed alive ...I lit a candle for him on the 25th and when I was litting the candle my friend called me to tell me her Grandma died also he died a day after my 5th birthday random I know

Its really sad he died so young