Anthony Rapp Photos by Hamrick

In November 2005, I documented a Master Class at NYU, conducted by stage and film star Anthony Rapp.

Rapp is probably best known for originating the role of Mark in the modern Broadway classic Rent -- a role he is reprising in the film version, set to premiere just a couple weeks after the Master Class. Other stage credits include You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and his films have included Six Degrees of Separation and Adventures in Babysitting.

Anthony took questions from the audience. He told Rent fans about the upcoming film.

During the Master Class, Anthony observed students from the perspective of the audience.

When one of the students displayed a little nervousness, Anthony suggested that he tap into those feelings to add depth to his performance.

Near the end of the evening, at the students' urging, Anthony performed a song from Rent.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Craig Hamrick is a New York-based photographer and author. He has written books and magazine articles about television trivia for a variety of publications including TV Guide and Soap Opera Weekly.

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