Presented by the Iowa Central Performing Arts Department Stage adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN February 21st, 22nd & 23rd Decker Auditorium Fort Dodge Campus HE’S A BIG-CITY KID IN A SMALL TOWN. THEY SAID HE’D NEVER WIN. HE KNEW HE HAD TO. DIRECTOR’S NOTE I love preparing for a musical during these cold Iowa months! Since it’s freezing outside, we might as well be sweating on stage! And sweat is the word for this show! Footloose is a high-energy, dance-packed, set-moving production! Once again, we will make tonight’s musical as seamless as possible—which involves singing, dancing and moving the set—simultaneously. It’s really quite a challenge for these young people—and a visual extravaganza we hope you will enjoy. We are so excited about yet another show aligning so beautifully with the talent we have here at Iowa Central. Our leads are all highly motivated with leadership strengths, and our ensemble is a true blend of talented, hard-working, positive-attitude young people. Collaborating and creating with them and with my colleagues is not just a job—it’s a joy. What I especially enjoy about Footloose is the blend of comedy and romance with drama and issues of faith. It also blends up-tempo dance tunes with soulful ballads. It’s the best of both worlds—and tied together with incredible music. For those unfamiliar with the story-line of this award-winning musical, here’s a brief synopsis: Footloose is based on the 1984 hit movie that shares the story of Ren McCormick, a Chicago teen who has to trade the city for the country now that his dad has deserted him and his mom. Unfortunately, due to a tragic accident that occurred years before, the town of Bomont has banned Ren’s favorite pastimes—dancing and rock music because the incident involved drinking and driving. This law is upheld predominantly by the influence of the Reverend Shaw Moore, whose son was killed in that accident—a loss that haunts him still and hovers over his relationship with his wife (Vi) and daughter (Ariel). What follows is an attempt by Ren to stir the teens of Bomont to action—to restore dancing—and as he does so, he ultimately restores much more than that. This is a beautiful journey of forgiveness, acceptance and the restoration of joy. So—we invite you to join us on this journey back to the 80’s—and back to dancing if you haven’t “cut loose” for awhile! We hope this production will find you dancing in the aisles as you leave tonight! Teresa Jackson CAST LIST Ren McCormack .................................................... Carlos Neto Adult Ensemble Teen Ensemble Ethel McCormack .....................................Stephanie Beeghley Sally Davis Missy Ruppert Reverend Shaw Moore ..................................Aaron Westrum Carrie Kruse Jill McClenathan Vi Moore ............................................................Kathryn Dillon Sara Lamp Ashley Smith Ariel Moore .......................................................... Emily Maach Elizabeth Kamstra Leah Wafful Rusty ................................................................Tawni Langstaff Leah Van Vacter Chelsea Winterboer Urleen......................................................................Ashley Blair Matt Metier Blake Housley Wendy Jo ............................................................. Samantha Iris Amanda Reiter Patrick McCarville Chuck Cranston .......................................... Caleb Christensen William Ausmus Chuck’s Friends ........................................................ Josh Allen Adam Reams Mike Neppl Cale Griese Jeff Allen Blake Townsend Willard Hewitt ................................................ Cole Steinkamp Matt Hefley Jeter ..........................................................................Jared Nagel Mathew Johnson Bickle .....................................................................Travis Zinnel John Paxton Garvin ................................................................. Mike Dillehay Featured Dancers ..............................................Blake Housley Jill McClenathan Ashley Smith ORCHESTRA Melissa Ruppert Lulu Warnicker.................................................... Shantel Boon Piano ..............................................................Mary Heimbruch Wes Warnicker ...................................................... Matt Hefley Synthesizer .......................................................... Gabriel Alves Coach Roger Dunbar .................................... Blake Townsend Electric Guitar and Harmonica ....................... Steve Kelleher Eleanor Dunbar ....................................................Carrie Kruse Electric Violin........................................................Jim Ellerston Principal .................................................................. Matt Metier Trumpets .............................Andrew Gilbert and Ben Tjaden A Cop ............................................................. Mathew Johnson Clarinet and Cello ............................................... T.H. Hoefing Betty Blast .......................................................Amanda Trecker Bass .................................................................Joshua Fitzgerald Cowboy Bob ................................................................Jeff Allen Drums ................................................................... Jacob Merritt Cowboy Bob Backup Singers ............................ Paul Clausen Percussion .................................................................Sarah Kuil Heather Sledd Tiffany Cook FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL SCENE & SONG LIST As a courtesy to our performers and other audience members, no cameras, video cameras or recording devices are permitted during this performance. Also, please turn off all electronic devices such as cell phones and pagers. Act I Act II Scene 1: Chicago/Bomont Church Scene 1: Country Western Dance Hall - Out of Town Footloose Still Rockin’ On Any Sunday Let’s Hear it for the Boy Scene 2: Behind the Gas Station/Junk Yard Scene 2: The Moore Home The Girl Gets Around Can You Find it in Your Heart Scene 3: High School Hallway Scene 3: Behind the Gas Station / Junk Yard I Can’t Stand Still Dancing is not a Crime Somebody’s Eyes Mama Says Scene 4: The Moore Home Scene 4: Water Tower Learning to be Silent Almost Paradise Scene 5: The Burger Blast Scene 5: The Town Hall Meeting - Bomont Church I Need a Hero Dancing is Not a Crime Scene 6: The Water Tower Scene 6: The Church Somebody’s Eyes Reprise I Confess Scene 7: The Moore Home Scene 7: The Water Tower Somebody’s Eyes Reprise Can You Find it in Your Heart Reprise Heaven Help Me Scene 8: The Curtain Call - At the Dance Scene 8: The Gym/The Church Footloose Finale I’m Free /Heaven Help Me ~~~ There will be one 15-minute intermission ~~~ ABOUT OUR CAST Name Hometown Year Role Future Plans/Major Jeff Allen Clare Freshman Cowboy Bob Transfer to Iowa State University to major in Business Administration. Josh Allen Brooklyn, NY Sophomore Lyle After graduating with AA degree in May, finish pre-engineering at Iowa Central and attend Iowa State. William Asmus Iowa Falls Freshman Adult Ensemble Attend Iowa Central for one more year before transferring to a four year college. Stephanie Beeghley Fort Dodge Sophomore Ethel McCormack Continue to be the rock star that I am singing karaoke and graduate! Ashley Blair Boxholm Sophomore Urleen Transfer to ISU and major in Early Childhood Education. Shantel Boon Rock Valley Freshman Lulu Warnicker Transfer to University of Northern Iowa and major in English Education. Caleb Christensen Onawa Sophomore Chuck Cranston Come back to Fort Dodge next year to take classes through Buena Vista and continue to be in Iowa Central Productions, as well as spend time with my lovely girlfriend Jessica. Paul Clausen Webster City Freshman Cowboy Bob Group Become a BIG country star. Tiffany Cook Polk City Freshman Cowboy Bob Group See where the wind takes me, because I am not sure of what I want to be. Sally Davis Fredericksburg Freshman Adult Ensemble Major in Dental Hygiene, start career, get married, start a family. Mike Dillehay Fort Dodge Sophomore+ Garvin Graduate from University on Northern Iowa with a degree in Business Management. Kathryn Dillon Fort Dodge Freshman Vi Moore Go to L.A. and sing the blues. Cale Greise Doliver Sophomore Adult Ensemble Go to Chicago and attend film school. Matt Hefley Fort Dodge Sophomore Wes Warnicker Continue education at Buena Vista University, then move to California in 2010 to live the good life. Blake Housley Indianola Freshman Featured Dancer Transfer to Iowa and major in music. Samantha Iris Armstrong Sophomore Wendy Jo Graduate from Iowa Central with an AA and continue education at Iowa State. Mathew Johnson Rockwell City Freshman A Cop Transfer to UNI and pursue a degree in Secondary Education to teach Physical Education and coach. Elizabeth Kamstra Sheldon Freshman Adult Ensemble Major in Family Consumer Science and Secondary Education, Minor in Theatre. Carrie Kruse Fort Dodge Sophomore Elenor Dunbar I am like a leaf blowing in the wind. Sara Lamp Grundy Center Freshman Adult Ensemble Transfer to Northwestern Bible College in Minnesota to study and become a youth pastor. Tawni Langstaff Fort Dodge Freshman Rusty Transfer to the University of Northern Iowa and major in elementary education.