Answer:
Rent is a Broadway musical about people living with AIDS in New york in the 90's. There's Mark Cohen, a guy who reams of filming his own documentaries.
Roger, a washed-up rock star with AIDS. He is severely depressed.
Collins, an anarchist/ philosophy professor with AIDS.
Angel, a Transvestite with AIDS. Extremely kind. Makes a lot of money drumming on the street.
Mimi, 19 year=old hispanic stripper with AIDS. druggie.
Maureen, performer, drama queen. bisexual.
Joanne, lawyer, lesbian, very smart and structured.
Benny, landlord. betrays his friends Mark and Roger on more than one occasion.