The Marion Palace Theatre presents “Rent” August 23-25.

“Rent” is a rock musical that tells the story of a group of young artists and friends in New York City’s East Village. As they struggle with poverty, love, and the effects of HIV/AIDS, they find strength and inspiration in their community.

Due to the adult themes and language, the show is rated R.

Performances are scheduled for August 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and August 25 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $27 and $29 for adults and $16 for students and can be purchased at the Marion Palace Theatre box office weekdays except Wednesdays or online at marionpalace.org.

For more information, call the Palace Box Office at 740-383-2101 or visit the website.

The production is sponsored by the Mary H. Hollaway Fund of the Marion Community Foundation and directed by Dustin Rawlins.

PCCA holds annual meeting

The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) will hold its annual meeting on August 27 at 6 p.m. in the May Pavilion of the Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St. Board members will be elected and various organizational matters will be discussed. Community members and PCAA members are welcome to attend.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Marion Palace Theatre presents the musical “Rent” in August