Stage adaptation by
Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
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Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Darren Burkett David Cooper Photography
James A Glen Design
Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
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S E A S O N Mark DuMez Artistic Director
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MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR RANDAL HUBER
Welcome Theatre-Goers! Thank you for joining us for today’s performance of Footloose: The Musical ! Each summer Chemainus Theatre offers you the rare opportunity to take in a professional Broadway musical in our intimate 274 seat venue, where the back of the house is row eight. No opera glasses needed here; all the action and energy is so close you can almost reach out and touch it.
“Footloose is pure nostalgia for me”
As with the majority of our productions, Footloose was built and rehearsed right here in Chemainus; costumes, set, props ...the whole gambit. While the actors hail from across Canada, they call Chemainus home for the four months that they rehearse and perform this show. Complete your Chemainus Theatre Experience by pursuing our fine gift gallery, enjoying a sumptuous buffet in the Playbill Dining Room and strolling through town to take in the shops, cafes and world-famous murals. I also recommend trying our luxurious theatre getaway on your next visit by reserving a package that includes a nights’ stay in the award-winning Chemainus Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn. As a child of the 80’s, Footloose is pure nostalgia for me and conjures wonderful memories of MTV, Rubik’s Cubes, Gretzky & the Oilers dynasty, acid wash jeans and making mixed tapes (which I now realize posed copyright issues). So buckle up for this high energy flashback called Footloose. Nanu nanu.
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MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MARK DUMEZ
This summer we welcome an energetic cast and crew from across Canada to tell the story of Footloose. It’s got up tempo numbers, great dancing and some killer ballads. It’s got lots of 80’s nostalgia for all those who enjoyed teasing their hair, bright colours and slipping into a fresh pair of jeans. And check out that bridge!
“a slice of life full of angst and glory”
Footloose also offers a quirky look at an age old dynamic – the motion of young adults trying to stand on their own as parental pull simultaneously assists and prohibits that motion. The stakes can be high as teenagers break away. Indeed, as this small town knows, they can be life and death. And yet, in the jostling of finding self within the community of family and town – the most powerful force always seems to be some form of love. Love for kids and community alongside teenage crushes and raging hormones. Footloose is a slice of life full of angst and glory and a fun, toe-tapping tale to tell. At the end of it, I hope a few kids might want to call a relative and tell them thanks for putting up with their teenage years – and a few parents might want to hug their kids a little tighter – but maybe between the dancing! Enjoy your time in the theatre.
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The Chemainus Theatre Festival’s production of Footloose The Musical is presented with the generous assistance of:
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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. The Chemainus Theatre Festival engages, under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. The Chemainus Theatre Festival acknowledges the support of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association and its members. FOOTLOOSE is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.
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Stage adaptation by
Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Tom Snow
Dean Pitchford
Music by Lyrics by Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
Directed by Barbara Tomasic Choreographer Julie Tomaino Musical Director/Keyboards Nico Rhodes Set Designer Costume Designer Sound Designer/Mixer Lighting Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Apprentice Stage Manager
Setting The Town of Bomont Intermission There will be one 20-minute intermission.
Jeter/Travis/Cop Chuck Ethel McCormack/Betty Blast Bickle/Lyle/Coach Principal Harry Clark/Wes/Cowboy Urleen/Eleanor Rusty Ariel Moore Wendy Jo/Lulu Warnicker Willard Hewitt Chorus Vi Moore Ren McCormack Reverend Shaw Moore
Lauchlin Johnston Catherine Hahn Craig Alfredson Narda McCarroll Angela Beaulieu Liz King Koh McRadu Scott Augustine Stuart Barkley Sarah CarlĂŠ Jarret Cody Kevin Michael Cripps Jocelyn Gauthier Marisa Gold Kaleigh Gorka Emily Henney Nathan Kay Makayla Moore Cailin Stadnyk Justin Stadnyk Andrew Wheeler
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“We like it live” Musicals adapted from movies are popping up in theatres around the world. And that’s no big surprise. Classic song and dance shows like 42nd Street, The Producers, and Singing’ in the Rain have been adapted from other sources for decades (including books, song, and radio). What is changing is that the adaptations are more frequent, and springing from more modern films (The Lion King, High School Musical, South Park). We think that’s good news. The live telling of a terrific story is the best form of entertainment, and we’re thrilled to see more crossover! In the tradition of great screen-to-stage adaptations, we’re excited to bring you Footloose. In today’s show, you’ll find the plot stays faithful to the 1984 film’s spirit of youth, rebellion, and romance. However, you’re in for a treat as the adaptation includes some clever improvements. Footloose, the musical, will give you more flashy dancing, live rock music, and a powerful experience of the sweet story that made the original movie a world phenomenon. Bringing a major Broadway production to our stage is a big task. Our greatest thanks goes to our artistic team, actors, production team, sponsors, volunteers, and all those who have truly “kicked off their Sunday shoes” to make the show sizzle. And thank you as always to our audience. We couldn’t be happier that you, too, like it live.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES Barbara Tomasic
Dance can be a way to express our deepest emotions – joy, love, and sometimes even sadness. We dance at weddings, birthdays, and great celebrations. There is a sense of abandon when we dance, a loss of intellectual control. Footloose is a story about dancing, but it’s also about a family and a town that is grieving a great loss. It’s a story about how fear and grief can cause us to control the things around us, when what we really need is to let go. I love this story and I’m so grateful to be telling it with the team here in Chemainus who are so generous of spirit and creativity. It takes me back to my teens, a time when, as an adolescent, I struggled to make the adults around me see what I believed to be the truth. I didn’t understand that they were dealing with their own emotions and fears and that perhaps there was a meeting ground where we could connect and learn from each other. It is also a musical filled with love, heart, and open youthful energy, something that we can all use a bit of in our sometimes challenging and adult lives. So, we invite you to let that energy take you beyond your worries and cares and CUT FOOTLOOSE!!! Feel free to dance in your seat.
Barbara Tomasic Director I’m thrilled to be making my debut at CTF with this terrific cast and creative team! Favourite credits: Cathy - The Last Five Years, directing Crazy for You, Goblin Market and completing my MFA at UBC. Upcoming: Directing The Music Man at Gateway Theatre this winter and 42nd Street at Studio 58 in the spring. Thanks to my friends and family, and my team at Da Costa Talent.
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CRaig Alfredson Sound Designer / Mixer Craig is a Technical Director, Designer and Technologist based out of Vancouver, BC. He has been working professionally for 18 years with many different theatre and dance companies and his work has been seen across Canada as well as internationally. Recent Chemainus credits include Grace and Glorie (Set), Over the River and Through the Woods (Set), and Million Dollar Quartet (Lighting).
Scott Augustine Jeter / Travis / Cop Scott is from Vancouver and is recently coming off of Evita (Vancouver Opera). Selective theatre credits include Riff in West Side Story (Rainbow Stage and Vancouver Opera), Fogarty in Chicago (Mayfield), Tulsa in Gypsy and Neleus in Mary Poppins (Arts Club Theatre). He is a Jessie Award nominee for his work as Cornet Man in Funny Girl (Arts Club Theatre) and will be returning to the role of Neleus in Mary Poppins this fall.
STUart BARKLEY Chuck Since first slicking back his hair in Grease at Brookswood Secondary, Stuart has performed as Birdlace in Dogfight (Chris Lam), Enjolras in Les Miserables (Arts Club), and Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone (Exit 22). Other productions include Crazy For You (Gateway), On Death’s Door (Virtual Stage) and Titanic (TUTS). He thanks his friends, family and teachers for all their support and who have played such an important part in his journey. Enjoy!
ANGELA BEAULIEU Stage Manager Some of Angela’s favourite theatre experiences include One Man, Two Guvnors (Theatre Calgary); The Waiting Room, The 39 Steps, Blood Brothers (Arts Club Theatre); Urinetown, The Musical (Firehall Arts Centre); Lion in the Streets (Touchstone Theatre); Crazy For You, Lend Me A Tenor (Gateway Theatre); The Shape of a Girl, Rage, Problem Child (Green Thumb Theatre). In June 2008, Angela received the Mary Phillips Prize for her work behind the scenes.
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Sarah Carlé Ethel McCormack / Betty Blast CTF credits include: Elf The Musical, Les Misérables, The Buddy Holly Story, The Gifts of The Magi and Steel Magnolias. Other credits: Into The Woods (CCPA); Les Misérables (Arts Club); Little Shop of Horrors (Blue Bridge Rep); Nevermore (Urban Arts Pro.); Sweeney Todd, Songs for a New World and Falsettos (Gotta Getta Gimmick). She is also a Jessie nominee & a proud Artistic Associate with Victoria’s Gotta Getta Gimmick.
Jarret Cody Bickle / Lyle / Coach Jarret is thrilled to be returning to Chemainus for this summer’s production of Footloose! His previous theatre credits include Twist & Shout (Chemainus), Crazy For You (The Gateway), and Shrek: The Musical (TUTS). His love and gratitude goes out to everyone at daCosta Talent, Friends and Family, Mom and Dad for their never ending support, and D. Enjoy the Show!
Kevin Michael Cripps Principal Harry Clark / Wes / Cowboy Kevin teaches in the Musical Theatre program, Capilano University. He has a Masters Degree from Guildford School of Acting, UK. Music & Arrangement Credits: The Bakewell Bakeoff, A New Musical (Rodger’s and Hammerstein EU). Music Direction Credits: Titanic (Theatre Under the Stars), Les Misérables (Chemainus Theatre Festival) and Peter and the Starcatcher (The Arts Club Theatre). Select acting credits: Les Misérables (Arts Club), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Align Entertainment) and The Light in the Piazza (Patrick Street).
Marisha Devoin Bass A versatile bassist & vocalist, Marisha performs with numerous groups in recording sessions throughout Vancouver Island, BC, Alberta, as well as cruise ship orchestras and lounge bands. However, there’s no place like home and she is excited to be back and rocking Chemainus Theatre! Previous CTF musicals include A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline, Countryside Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Twist & Shout: The British Invasion. www.marisha.ca.
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Jocelyn Gauthier Urleen / Eleanor Chemainus Debut! Recent Credits: The Little Prince (Theatre Calgary), Snapshots (Canadian Premiere), Les Misérables (Arts Club), and Legally Blonde (TUTS), for which she won an Ovation, E.V. Young, and Aida Broadbent Award. Jocelyn holds a BFA in Acting from UBC, attended LAMDA, and is a classically trained vocalist, pianist, and flautist. Thanks to the Footloose team, da Costa Talent, her family, and remarkable husband. www.jocelyngauthier.ca
Marisa Gold Rusty Marisa has a passion for all things soulful. Influenced by her heritage, her artistry and creativity as a dancer/choreographer has been featured at various local venues and events. She made her musical theatre debut as Little Inez in TUTS 2015 summer hit Hairspray. Marisa holds a BFA in Dance from SFU, and when not performing, she enjoys inspiring young dancers to express themselves through movement. Marisa is ready to rock the Chemainus Theatre!
Kaleigh Gorka Ariel Moore Kaleigh is thrilled to be at CTF! Selected theatre: Premiere of Judith Thompson’s Hothouse (Theatre Kingston); Urleen in Footloose, Josie Pye in Anne of Green Gables (Drayton); Cathy in The Last Five Years (Daemon); And Now, The End (SummerWorks); Sharpay in High School Musical (Theatre Aquarius). Received “outstanding performance” in NOW Magazine’s Best of the Fest for And Now, The End. Kaleigh holds a BFA in Acting from Ryerson University.
Catherine Hahn Costume Designer An Ontario College of Art grad, Catherine’s recent design projects have included Outliner (Mascall Dance), The Lola Project (Dance Victoria), The Rez Sisters (the Belfry), Jacob Richmond’s Tragical Comedy of Punch and Judy (large and small puppets) at Caravan Farm Theatre. For Toronto’s Theatre Columbus, THE STORY (Evergreen-Brickworks winter show, 3 Dora nominations), Conrad Alexandrovich’s House of X, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Alberta Theatre Projects), and 2 winter shows at the Caravan Farm Theatre. VA N C O U V E R
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Emily Henney Wendy Jo / Lulu Warnicker This is Emily’s first season at Chemainus and she couldn’t be more grateful to be here! Previous credits: Untold Stories of the ER (TLC), Legally Blonde (TUTS), Julius Caesar, The 13th Chair (Studio 58). Emily is a professional Musical Theatre and Dance instructor and is a graduate of Studio 58. Thanks to Barb and Julie for this amazing opportunity.
Lauchlin Johnston Set Designer Lauchlin is thrilled to be returning to Chemainus after designing lights for Chickens in 2012. Lauchlin is a Vancouver-based designer with designs seen across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario with companies including Gateway, Firehall Arts Centre, Arts Club Theatre, and Mortal Coil. He has received eleven Jessie Richardson Award nominations and one win, plus one Ovation Award. Lauchlin is a member of the Associated Designers of Canada.
Nathan Kay Willard Hewitt Nathan, originally from High River, is excited to get the chance to bring his small town roots to the stage as Willard! Recently he played Richard Helmicken in Numbers, written by his friend, Bronwyn Carradine and directed by Kathryn Shaw. Closing out his Studio career he played Bobby in the inaugural production of George F. Walker’s The Crowd, directed by Patrick McDonald. Nathan is a proud graduate of Studio 58.
LIZ KING Lighting Designer Liz is kind of based in Saskatoon and can’t believe her luck that she gets to spend the summer on the Island. This is her fifth show for Chemainus most recently having SMed Elf this past Christmas. Other recent credits include Romeo and Juliet (Globe Theatre), Trout Stanley (Persephone Theatre), and Pericles (Stratford Festival). Liz will be back later this year to stage manage A Christmas Story. For the niece, Riley, and the nephew, Nathan, for always.
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Narda Mccarroll Lighting Designer Narda is very happy to be working on this musical inspired by one of her favorite movies as a teen. She is a Calgary-based set, costume and lighting designer. She particularly enjoys collaborating on musicals and new work. Recently she contributed designs to the premieres of The Circle and Cockroach for ATP (Calgary) and the new musical Vigilante for Catalyst Theatre (Edmonton). Her work has been seen across the country.
KOH MCRADU Apprentice Stage Manager While Koh’s love for the arts started onstage, she can now be found in a variety of roles behind the scenes. Recent credits: Les Misérables (Victoria Operatic Society), Hairspray, Oliver (Theatre Under The Stars), The Wizard of Oz (Gateway), Pride & Prejudice (The Arts Club). Thrilled to be part of Footloose in Chemainus this summer. Enjoy the show! kohmcradu.com
Makayla Moore Chorus Makayla is super excited to be making her Chemainus Theatre Festival debut in Footloose! Originally from Calgary, she moved to Vancouver to attend Capilano University and to become a member of the Source Dance Company. Recent credits include Spamalot (The Arts Club), James and the Giant Peach (CTYP), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Evita (Vancouver Opera). She would like to send a special thank you to Julie, Barb, and the creative team!
ALICIA MURRAY Drums Alicia graduated from the Jazz program at Capilano University in 2011 and these are some of the productions she’s played for since: Rocky Horror Show (Fighting Chance); Elf: The Musical, Singin’ In The Rain, Gifts of the Magi, Joseph and All Shook Up (Chemainus Theatre Festival); Some Enchanted Evening (Kay Meek). She is excited to be back in Chemainus as well as part of such an awesome band for this show!
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Nico Rhodes Musical Director/ Keyboards A studio musician, music director, arranger/orchestrator, composer, pianist and woodwind player, Nico has written and performed with orchestra, big band, choir and for musical theatre. Recently Nico orchestrated the world premiere of the new musical The Best Laid Plans (PSP), music directed and orchestrated the hit Puttin’ on the Ritz (Belfry) and performed his original orchestrations for Tonight…Piaf! with the VI Symphony. Love to Kate.
Brad Shipley Guitars/Mandolin Brad has happily made Gabriola Island his home for the past 12 years and has been a part of musical theater productions for the past 8 years. He is excited to be back at Chemainus Theater again after performing in last summer’s hit Twist and Shout. He holds a degree in music from VIU and is currently the music director for the Gabriola Chamber Ensemble.
Cailin Stadnyk Vi Moore Cailin is overjoyed to be back in Chemainus this summer! Audiences may remember her from last year’s hit Twist and Shout, or from Les Misérables and Waiting for the Parade. Her career has taken her across the country, most recently playing the title role in Mary Poppins for both Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon and WCT in Kamloops, where the show set historical box office records. For more info visit www.cailinstadnyk.com!
Justin Stadnyk Ren McCormack Justin is thrilled to be making his CTF debut. Most recently Justin was in the Canadian production of Kinky Boots. Other notable credits include: Henrik in A Little Night Music (Shaw Fest); Gilbert in Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown Fest); Joseph in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Rainbow Stage); World Premieres of Grumpy Old Men, Boys In The Photograph, and The Wave (MTC); YTV Movie-Musical King of the Camp. justinstadnyk.ca Insta/Twitter: j_stadnyk
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Julie Tomaino Choreographer Chemainus debut! Julie is a Jessie Award winning choreographer and former Radio City Rockette. Select credits: Mary Poppins (WCT/Persephone), Pride & Prejudice (Arts Club), Singin’ in The Rain (Port Hope), Saturday Night Fever (Finger Lakes), Hairspray (TUTS), Crazy For You (Gateway), Dames at Sea (Papermill) & Chess (Sheridan). Upcoming: Mamma Mia (Port Hope), Marvelous Wonderettes (Cortland Rep), & From Here to Eternity (Finger Lakes). Love to Barb, Mark, Nico, the TH Gang, and Neil. www.julietomaino.com
Andrew Wheeler Reverend Shaw Moore Andrew is delighted to be back at Chemainus, where he last appeared as Thenardier in Les Misérables in 2014. Recent credits include Best Laid Plans (Patrick St/Touchstone), 1 Man, 2 Guvnors (Arts Club), Proud (Firehall), The Rainmaker (Pacific), and most recently Onegin (Arts Club). He has done 9 seasons at Bard On The Beach, as well as Seasons at Stratford, Blyth, and Chichester.
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SONGS FOOTLOOSE* ON ANY SUNDAY THE GIRL GETS AROUND** I CAN’T STAND STILL SOMEBODY’S EYES LEARNING TO BE SILENT HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO+ HEAVEN HELP ME I’M FREE*/HEAVEN HELP ME/ON ANY SUNDAY STILL ROCKIN’ LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? MAMA SAYS ALMOST PARADISE++ DANCING IS NOT A CRIME ON ANY SUNDAY (Reprise) CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART? (Reprise) FOOTLOOSE* (Finale) All music by Tom Snow, except: *Kenny Loggins; **Sammy Hagar; +JimSteinman; ++Eric Carmen All Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, except; “Footloose” lyrics by Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins
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C OMI NG U P Uplifting entertainment on any day of the week! Tennessee Williams’ A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur In her cramped, mid-1930s apartment, schoolteacher Dottie awaits a call from her Prince Charming (also her boss, the high school principal). Despite their differences in social class she is sure, after their recent tryst, an engagement is on the way. But delusional Dottie is headed for heartbreak, unless one of her two best friends can help her escape single womanhood and find true happiness. Bodey, her dishevelled but good-hearted roommate, has a plan to arrange a love match between her portly, cigar-chomping brother and Dottie. While snooty Helena, a cheerful bearer of bad news, makes an uptown offer that may be impossible to refuse.
Time is ticking to make a decision. Find out what happens in this rarely produced dramatic comedy – rich with symbolism, a bittersweet story of redemption, and witty dialogue. A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur plays at The Chemainus Theatre Festival from September 9 through 24, 2016. Tickets are available now at 1.800.565.7738 or chemainustheatre.ca.
“rich with symbolism, a bittersweet story of redemption, and witty dialogue”
Celebrating the Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 24th Season!
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