Footloose
An Electrifying Dance Musical
Book by Dean Pritchford and Walter Bobbie, Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pritchford
Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pritchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman
I can’t stand still! Based on the film of the same name, this toe-tapping musical is set in the little southern town of Bomont, where dancing has been outlawed by the Reverend Shaw Moore after a terrible accident. New arrival Ren McCormack is quick to stir up trouble when he catches the eye of Moore’s rebellious daughter, Ariel, and comes up with the idea to throw a dance for the town. With an Oscar-nominated score and dynamic new songs, this show will make you want to cut loose!
NOTE: This show contains alcohol and mild adult themes.
FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00pm - Opening Night Party
Thursday, June 16th at 8:00pm
Friday, June 17th at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 18th at 2:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, June 18th at 8:00pm
Wednesday, June 22nd at 8:00pm
Thursday, June 23rd at 8:00pm
Friday, June 24th at 8:00pm
Saturday, June 25th at 8:00pm
Location: Forest Roberts Theatre
Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.
Musical Numbers
ACT I
Footloose* - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Company
On Any Sunday - Shaw, Ren, Ethel, Company
The Girl Gets Around** - Chuck, Ariel, Travis, Lyle
I Can't Stand Still - Ren
Somebody's Eyes - Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Company
Learning To Be Silent - Vi, Ethel, Ariel
Holding Out For A Hero+ - Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen
Somebody's Eyes - Scene Change - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen
Somebody's Eyes - Reprise - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle, Travis
Heaven Help Me - Shaw
I'm Free*/Heaven Help Me - Ren, Shaw, Company
ACT 2
Still Rockin' - Cowboy Bob and His Band
Let's Hear It For The Boy - Rusty, Company
Can You Find It In Your Heart? - Vi
Dancing Is Not A Crime - Ren
Mama Says (You Can't Back Down) - Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter, Ren
Mama Says - Encore - Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter, Ren
Almost Paradise++ - Ren, Ariel
Heaven Help Me - Reprise - Shaw
Can You Find It In Your Heart? - Reprise - Shaw
Footloose* - Finale - Company
All music by Tom Snow, except: *Kenny Loggins; **Sammy Hagar; +Jim Steinman; ++Eric Carmen
All Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, except; "Footloose" lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins
Cast List
| Ren McCormack | Brendan Sheehan |
| Reverend Shaw Moore | Gavin Carnahan |
| Ariel Moore | Jimena Flores Sanchez |
| Vi Moore | Jill Vermeulen |
| Willard Hewitt | Nathan Petit |
| Ethel McCormack | Emily Fitzpatrick |
| Chuck Cranston | Gabe Kohlbeck |
| Rusty | Chloe Calhoun |
| Wendy Jo | Corinne Holland |
| Urleen | Maggie Medford |
| Lulu Warnicker | Sylvia Gravel |
| Wes Warnicker | Quinn Skelly |
| Coach Dunbar | Jordon Taylor |
| Eleanor Dunbar | Kyra Skinner |
| Lyle | Nick Petrelli |
| Travis | Marcell McKenzie |
| Cop | Maya Moreau |
| Cowgirl | Allyson Peter |
| Betty Blast | Jordon Taylor |
| Principal Clark | Allyson Peter |
| Jeter | Jonathan Tuinstra |
| Bickle | Quinn Skelly |
| Garvin | Timothy Bradford |
| Cowboy Bob | Marcell McKenzie |
| Cowboy Bob's Band | Sylvia Gravel, Maya Moreau |
| Ensemble | Timothy Bradford, Sylvia Gravel, Marcell McKenzie, Maya Moreau, Allyson Peter, Nick Petrelli, Quinn Skelly, Kyra Skinner, Jordon Taylor, Jonathan Tuinstra |
Creative Team
| Director | Kaitlyn Frotton |
| Music Director | Donna Schaffer |
| Choreographer | Jill Grundstrom |
| Scenic Designer | Lex van Blommestein |
| Lighting Designer | David Pierce |
| Assistant Lighting Designer | Marla Alden |
| Costume Designer | Joel Shinavier |
| Sound Designer | Dan Zini |
| Properties Designer | Keli Crawford-Truckey |
| Production Stage Manager | Clair Kaminski |
| Technical Director | Braeden Ingersoll |
Additional Artistic Staff
| Assistant Technical Director | Ethan Rickert |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Sam Wardisiani |
| Master Electrician | Marla Alden |
Forest Roberts Theatre Summer Staff
| Director of Theatre | Jill Grundstrom |
| Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor | Braeden Ingersoll |
| Properties Supervisor | Keli Crawford-Truckey |
| Scenic/Paint Supervisor | Lex van Blommestein |
| Master Carpenter | Ethan Rickert |
| Carpenters and Painters | Emily Iszler, Sam Wardisiani |
| Costume Shop Supervisor | Ann Juidici |
| Sound and Media Supervisor | Dan Zini |
| Electricians | Ryan Harvey, Erin Hope |
| Marketing/Box Office Manager | Lilith Kontos |
| Marketing/Box Office Staff | Erin Hope, Clair Kaminski, Sophie Sam |
Cast Bios
Nick Petrelli (Lyle/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on stage after a long hiatus due to the pandemic! He is originally from Elgin, Illinois, studied musical theatre at Western Michigan University, and is now based in NYC. Some of his favorite previous performance opportunities include singing aboard the Aida Stella (Aida Cruises), touring with PJ Masks, Live! (Round Room), and playing Dickon in The Secret Garden (Theatre Raleigh). Nick is extremely grateful to have the support of his family, friends, and boyfriend, Alex. nickpetrelli.com
Creative Team Bios
Kaitlyn Frotton (Director) is thrilled to be making her North Coast Theatre Festival debut! Directing/teaching credits include: Tunnel Theatre Co. in NYC (featured Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and Lucille Lortel Award winner Michael Luwoye), Boden's Performing Arts College in London, UK (Classical Acting Teacher), William T. Sherman School in NYC (Director/Choreographer), Red Mountain Theatre Company's Advanced Acting Program in Birmingham, AL (Acting Teacher), and McCarter Theatre’s Young Actor’s Studio in Princeton, NJ (Movement Coach). A proud member of the Actor's Equity Association, Kaitlyn has performed in NYC, London, Edinburgh, Seychelles, Manila, and Las Vegas. She holds a B.M. in Musical Theatre from Rider University and an M.A. in Classical Acting from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.