Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Theatre Centre production of RENT opens Friday at the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield. Director LaDonna Wilson and Jasmine French, who plays Maureen, talk with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about the show. Get tickets at hcfta.org/tickets or by calling (217) 523-ARTS (2787). In addition to the performances, the Sangamon County Department of Public Health will have information on AIDS testing and prevention measures in the lobby prior to the show. The Phoenix Center for a coat drive to collect coats, hats, and gloves.