Dare to Defy Productions to Stage FOOTLOOSE at Victoria Theatre, 11/27-28

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.

Presented at the Victoria Theatre 11/27/2015 at 8 PM and 11/28/2015 at 2 PM and PM! Tickets range from $25 - $50 and can be obtained through Ticket Center Stage (937) 228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Cast List:
Ren McCormack - Eric Thompson
Ariel Moore - Abby Kress
Shaw Moore - David Shough
Vi Moore - Martha Armstrong-Benjamin
Ethel McCormack - Esther Hyland
Rusty - Tori Kocher
Willard - Skyler McNeely
Chuck - T.C. Schreier
Urleen - Samantha Creech
Wendy Jo - Natalie Sanders
Cowyboy Bob/Lyle - Luka Ashley Carter
Travis - Jeffrey Mack
Bickle - Evan Benjamin
Jeter - A.J. Breslin
Garvin - Andre Tomlinson
Lulu Warnicker - Jessica Bledsoe
Wes Warnicker - Kurt Cypher
Coach Dunbar - William Boatwright
Eleanor Dunbar - Tia Seay
Principal Harry Clark - Brad Bishop
Betty Blast - Amanda Carter
Cop - Mark Anderson

Ensemble:
Kimberly Isaacs (Dance Captain)
Alexia Minton
Alicia Sylvester
Angie Thacker
Brett Norgaard
Caitie Erker
Cheryl Kayser
Courtney Dortch
Desmond Thomas
Grant Warden
John-Michael Vanover
Jordan Ross
Kaite Hubler
Laura Moore
Stephanie Penrod

Production Team:
Director - Craig Smith
Music Director - Lorri Topping
Choreographer - Jessica Tate Eggleston
Stage Manager - Dionne Meyer
Sound Design - David Meyer
Producer - David McKibben

Watch a promo for the show below!

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