The following thesis documents the costume design process and execution for the production of Rent by Jonathan Larson. Supporting documents included are research, renderings, fabric samples, fitting photographs, and production photos. The Production presented in this paper was produced October 21,2011 at the University of Maryland in the Ina and Jack Kay Theater a six hundred and fifty seat proscenium theatre. Alan Mingo Jr. directed the production, the set was designed by Douglas Clarke, the lighting was designed by Andrew Dorman, the projection design was designed by Jedediah Roe, and the sound was designed by Neil McFadden.