‘Footloose’ to be presented by Moravia High School students

It’s time to cut loose and come watch “Footloose” at Moravia High School this spring. Students in grades 6-12 have been diligently perfecting their dancing skills to learn this high energy production.

The story of the show begins when city kid, Ren, leaves Chicago with his mother, Ethel to adapt to rural life in the town of Bomont. Upon arrival in the small town, Ren is greeted by Reverend Shaw, his wife Vi, and their rebellious daughter, Ariel.

With the help of a local cowboy, Willard and Ariel’s three best friends, Ren discovers that the town is watching his every move and struggles to adapt to their strict lifestyle which includes a law against dancing. With the help of Ariel, Ren learns the true meaning of why these laws were created and seeks to help the town move forward and bring back joy to the community.

Cast

Ren McCormack - Wyatt Anthony

Ethel McCormack - Evelyn Ottaviano

Reverend Shaw Moore - Jack Lemmon

Vi Moore - Maeve Green

Ariel Moore - Brooklynn Lott

Lulu Warnicker - Molly Bieling

Wes Warnicker - Kaleb Smith

Coach Roger Dunbar - Malcolm Wimmer

Eleanor Dunbar - Natalee Plue

Rusty - Cecelia Stryker

Urleen - Hayley Murphy

Wendy Jo - Hailey Adams

Chuck Cranston - Anthony Endres

Lyle/Garvin - Caden Cuddeback

Travis - Avery Walters

Willard Hewitt - Scott Raymond

Betty - Ryleigh Lane

Principal - Julianna Andersen

Jeter - Ryan Birmingham

Bickle - Lucy Coningsby

Chicago Friends/Students:

Cambree Bell

Ryan Birmingham

Kae Bouton

Lucy Coningsby

Caden Cuddeback

Averleigh Evangelista

Averie Foster

Ella Green

Natalie Grobelny

Kendall Hess

Ryleigh Lane

Hayden Lott

Kadie Love

Elizabeth Morgan

Leoncia Oulianova

Alyssa Palmer

Emily Plue

Blake Ray

Ella Rogler

Avery Walters

Saree Weed

Parishioners/Townspeople:

Grady Allen

Briella Andersen

Julianna Andersen

Milah Bergenstock

Anna-Lee Cobb

Jude Daloia

Mackenzie Foster

Olivia Gagnon

Daisy Griggs

Cayden Hale

Trevor Haugan

Kate Lawton,

Jocelyn Marnell

Alisyn McKane

Lily Stryker

Cadence Thilburg

Grace Thilburg

Maddie Turcsik

Lily Turner

Stage/Tech Crew:

Jake Bushey

Jayden Cole

Weston Cole

Taylor Copley

Ben Hough

Lillian Miller

Cadence O’Neil

Emily Renehan

Sophie Salazar

Aime Squires

Student Leaders:

Dance Captain: Hailey Adams

Assistant Director: Lily Stryker & Julianna Andersen

Lights: Ben Hough

Adults Involved

Director and Vocal Director - Joanna Kufs

Choreography - Madeline Raymond

Pit Orchestra Conductor - Ashley Calhoun

Costumer - Jackalyn Grobelny

Business Manager - Tyler Miller

Sound - Hobin Sound

Stage Crew Manager - Mike Miller

Performances will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23 in the newly renovated high school auditorium, 68 S. Main St. Moravia. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online in advance or at the door.

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