(September 28, 1997 to January 18, 1998) He was lighting designer for the musical, "Rent," in the Center Theatre Group production at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Neil Patrick Harris, Mark Leroy Jackson and Wilson Cruz in the cast. Jonathan Larson wrote the book, music and lyrics. Michael Greif was director. Robert Sprayberry was music director. Marlies Yearby was choreographer. Paul Clay was scenic designer. Angela Wendy was costume designer.