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Footloose

Welcome Warrior Nation,

On behalf of The Woodlands Christian Academy, thank you for joining us this evening for this electrifying night of music, dance and heartwarming storytelling as The Woodlands Christian Academy proudly presents the musical sensation, Footloose! We are thrilled to have you join us for an unforgettable journey filled with rhythm, spirit, and celebration of the human spirit.

We are told in the book of Ecclesiastes 3 that there is a time for everything: “A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance!” Regardless of where your journey has brought you, rest assured that God has ordained your path for this very time.

Prepare to be transported into a world where the joy of music knows no bounds and where the power of dance becomes a symbol of unity and liberation. As we embark on this musical adventure, let the infectious beats, soul-stirring melodies, and dynamic performances carry you away.

Tonight, we celebrate the work of our talented students, dedicated faculty, and everyone who has contributed to the creation of this wonderful production. The many hours and days have truly made Footloose a show to remember.

So, sit back, relax and get ready to cut loose. Thank you for being a part of this toe-tapping evening with us.

Enjoy the Show,
Phil Sweger
Fine Arts Director

Based on the 1984 hit film, Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago who must move to Bomont with his mother. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Moore.  The Reverend has outlawed dancing and Ren can’t believe this. With the help of the Ariel Moore (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard Hewitt (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

From the Directors, Cast, and Crew we invite you to kick off your shoes and enjoy the show!

  - Palvin Williams, Director

What to Do in the Theater

A live performance is a unique experience shared between performers and the audience. Unlike television or movies, the actors on stage can hear noise from the audience. So, as a courtesy to the performers and the others around you, please review the following information with your class and chaperones before attending a performance.

  • Do not bring any food, drink, candy or gum with you into the theatre.
  • Walk in the theatre and use the railings as you are using the stairs.
  • Once you are in your seat, you may talk quietly until the performance begins.
  • Keep your feet off the seats and do not step over seat backs.
  • Photography, video recording and audio recording are not allowed in the theater
  • When the lights dim for the performance to begin, stop talking, turn your attention to the stage and enjoy the show.
  • Stay in your seat during the performance.
  • During the performance listen and watch closely. A live performance is not a video that you can rewind if you miss something.
  • At the end of the performance, thank the performers by applauding. In return, they will thank you with a bow as you applaud.
  • As you exit the theatre, remember to walk and stay with your group.

Scenes & Musical Numbers

Act One

1A. The City of Chicago
  • Footloose — Rusty, Wendy Jo, Arleen & Company
1B. The Town of Bomont, in Church
  • On Any Sunday — Rev. Shaw Moore, Ren, Ethel & Company
2. The Churchyard

3. Behind a Gas Station

4. A High School Hallway
  • I Can't Stand Still — Ren
  • Sombody's Eyes — Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen & Company
5. The Moore Home
  • Learning to Be Silent — Vi, Ethel & Ariel
6. The Burger Blast
  • Holding Out For A Hero — Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo & Urleen
7. The Great Plains of Bomont
  • Sombody's Eyes - Scene Change — Rusty, Wendy Jo & Urleen
8. The Moore Home
  • Sombody's Eyes - Reprise — Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle & Travis
  • Heaven Help Me — Shaw
9. The High School Gym/The Church
  • I'm Free/Heaven Help Me — Ren, Shaw & Company

 

Act Two

1. The Bar-B-Que, a Country Western Dance Hall
  • Still Rockin' — Samantha Demandante – Soloist
  • Let's Hear It For The Boy — Rusty & Company
2. The Moore Home
  • Can You Find It In Your Heart — Vi
3. The Junk Yard
  • Dancing Is Not A Crime — Ren
  • Mama Says (You Can’t Back Down) — Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter & Ren
  • Mama Says - Encore — Willard & Boys
4. Under the Train Bridge
  • Almost Paradise — Ren & Ariel
5. The Town Hall

6. The Moore Home
  • Heaven Help Me - Reprise — Shaw
6A. The Church

6B. The Churchyard
  • Can You Find It In Your Heart? – Reprise — Shaw
7. The Gym
  • Footloose - Finale — Company

Creative Team

Directors — Susie King and Palvin Williams
Choreographer — Kirstin Stewart
Music Director — Bret Parker
Orchestra Director — Phil Sweger
Tech Director — Nate Clark
A/V — John-Michael Berger
Costumer — Gretchen Wietstruck

Cast & Crew

Footloose Cast List

Ren McCormick — Donovan Bowers
Ethel McCormick — Cassidy Perdue
Reverend Shaw Moore — Liam Goudie
Vi Moore — Natalie Moore
Ariel Moore — Danielle Browning
Rusty — Emilee Savage
Urleen — Emma Sweger
Wendy Jo — Ella Dafferner
Chuck Cranston — William Grace
Willard Hewitt — Jackson Meacham
Cowboy Bob — Jonathan Rhodriquez
Lulu Warnicker — Anna Massingill
Wes Warnicker — Jonathan Rhodriquez
Coach Roger Dunbar — Evan D’Etcheverry
Eleanor Dunbar — Avery Derr
Lyle — Landon Ousley
Travis — Quinn Conrey
A Cop — Luke De Leon
Betty Blast — Morgan Cheatham
Principal Harry Clark — Ryan Norus
Jeter — Jonathan Rhodriquez
Bickle — Luke De Leon
Garvin — Huxley Howard

Townspeople

Samantha Demandante — Solo - Keep Rockin
Madison Edone
Laurelle Er
Hannah Glaccum
Emmy Gonzalez
Katherine Harvill
Audrey Levett
Isabella McNair
Analexa Moody
Caylee Perdue
Natalie Pirone
Railey Sanders
Alyssa Sech
Charlotte Smith
Ada Sweger    

Student Production Team

Rebekah Sweger — Stage Manager
Kailyn Head — Assistant Stage Manager
Madison Edone — Dance Captain
James Sweger — Lights
Lily D’Souza — Backstage
Robert Allison — Sound Effects
Samantha Brown — Audio

Footloose Orchestra

Director — Philip Sweger *           
Drum set — Luke Holt*                  
Reed — Doug Wright
Reed — Rachel Smith #
Keyboard 1 — Fran Mayfield*
Keyboard 2 — Midge Smith
Bass — Nathan Mays
Guitar 1 — Luke Cipriano
Guitar 2 — Andres Rodriguez

*TWCA Music Faculty
#TWCA Student

 

Special Thanks & Credits

Rene Crawford, Beth Chretien, Grace Nguyen – Painting Sets
Katrina Savage, Cynthia Head, Christian Meacham - Lobby Decorations
Fine Arts Parents
Julie Ambler - Head of School
Stephen Clark - High School Principal
John Crowley - Middle School Principal

Warrior Booster Sponsors

CREDITS:

FOOTLOOSE
Stage Adaption 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

TWCA Administration & Fine Arts Faculty

Julie Ambler - Head of School

Stephen Clark - High School Principal

John Crowley - Middle School Principal

Philip Sweger - Director of Fine Arts, Band Director

John Michael Berger – Audio Visual Coordinator

Renee Crawford – MS/HS Art Instructor

Elizabeth Chrètien – MS/HS Photography & Graphic Design Instructor

Luke Holt – Percussion Instructor

Susan King – MS/HS Theatre, Debate Instructor

Grace Nguyen – LS Art Instructor

Bret Parker – MS/HS Choir Director

Connie Richardson – LS Musical Theatre & Dance Instructor

Kirstin Stewart – MS/HS Dance Instructor

Alfredo Vélez – Assistant Band Director

Lisa Wilkinson – Fine Arts Administrative Assistant

Palvin Williams – MS/HS Theatre, Broadcasting Instructor