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One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Ren McCormack – Zander Bednall
Ethel McCormack – Mary Rynders
Reverend Shaw Moore – Bryce Lord (Mark Salentine, July 20 only)
Vi Moore – Mary C. DeBattista
Ariel Moore – Allie Beckmann
Willard Hewitt – Andrew Hollenbeck
Rusty/Ensemble – Anne Gore
Urleen/Ensemble – Jeanette Minson
Wendy Jo/Ensemble – Sarah Mergener
Chuck Cranston/Ensemble – Corey Richards
Lyle/Ensemble – Rudy Nimphius
Travis/Ensemble – Christopher Jones
Wes Warnicker – Alden Lewis
Lulu Warnicker – Lisa Brott
Principal Harry Clark/Ensemble – Jack Lynch
Coach Roger Dunbar/Ensemble – Gus Klett
Eleanor Dunbar – Nicole Gorski
Cop/Cowboy Bob – Joaquin Hernandez
Bickle/Ensemble – Jeremy Nickolai
Garvin/Ensemble – Chris Gonyo
Jeter/Ensemble – Evan Mayer
Betty Blast/Ensemble – Chery Mergener
(Supporting Performers)
Lauren Ashley – Ensemble/Urleen US
Emily Busch – Ensemble
Katelyn Follman – Ensemble/Wendy Jo US
Izabela Gasparri – Ensemble
Arika Heinen – Ensemble/Ariel US
Leah Lewis – Ensemble/Rusty US
Orchestra:
Conductor/Keyboard – Bill Busch
Keyboard – David Kaap
Guitars – David Kaye & Jay Kummer
Drums – Dan Callies, Pat Hopkins, & Bill Sargent
Flute – Emily Busch
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Stage Director – Mark Salentine
Music Director – Bill Busch
Choreographer – Melissa I. Bloch
Rehearsal Pianist – David Kaap
Set Designer – J. Michael Desper
Lighting Designer – Daniel Weiermann
Costume Designer – Ellen Kozak
Costume Assistant – Kathy Smith
Wig Master/Hairstylist – Anthony Mackie
Properties Coordinator – Jennifer Allen
Sound Engineer – Jan Pritzl
Stage Managers – Lukas Condie & Jeremiah Shaw
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, & Jim Steinman