Footloose Youth Edition

Director’s Note

When you think of Footloose, what comes to mind? I would guess it’s “the movie where dancing is illegal!” Those were also my initial thoughts, but when I looked further, I was surprised to learn that the true story is much more beautiful. In the words of creator Dean Pitchford, “Footloose is actually the story of a man who’s lost his son, a boy who’s lost his father, and how those two help each other to heal.” Ren is the catalyst for shaking up and waking up Bomont from their sleep. For too long, Bomont was crippled with grief and tried to mask it by enforcing strict rules to prevent further pain. But while Bomontians were sticking to strict edicts thinking they were preventing future pain, they were locking their hearts away. Town leader and Reverend Shaw Moore, grieving the loss of his son, bottles his broken heart up so tightly that he nearly explodes. On the outside, he appears collected, but inside he aches. It takes Ren, the spunky, courageous, and passionate newbie, to bring Shaw to terms with his aching and be the one to fill that gap. And in return, Ren finds the acceptance he longs for in Shaw and Ariel Moore.

Reverend Shaw says in the finale, “I did something I haven’t done in a very long time: I laid down my burden [to the Lord]. It was a terrifying moment. And it was exhilarating.” When Shaw let go of control and surrendered to the Lord, he found freedom in Christ. Wow! The Lord is the one who takes away our burdens and heals our wounds. If today you find yourself paralyzed by the past, hear this: the Lord cares for you. Let the Lord take your burden away and experience the healing, freedom, and joy only He can provide! I pray you enjoy Footloose tonight and can “cut loose.”

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

2 Corinthians 3:17

“Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.”

Psalm 96:1-2

Sophia McCann (‘15)

Stage Adaptation 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

Scenic Design and Technical Direction by JUSTIN MCPHERSON

Vocal Direction by BRITTON GUNTER

Choreography by TORRIE ORNELAS

Directed by SOPHIA MCCANN

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Adaptation and support materials developed by iTheatrics under the supervision of Timothy Allen MCDonald

ACT I

Scene 1: THE CITY OF CHICAGO/THE TOWN OF BOMONT, IN CHURCH

Footloose/On Any Sunday

Scene 2: THE CHURCHYARD

Scene 3: A HIGH SCHOOL HALLWAY

I Can’t Stand Still

Somebody’s Eyes

Scene 4: THE BURGER BLAST

Holding Out For A Hero

Scene 5: THE WALK HOME

Scene 6: THE MOORE HOME

Somebody’s Eyes (Reprise)

Heaven Help Me

Scene 7: THE HIGH SCHOOL GYM/THE CHURCH

I’m Free/Heaven Help Me

PROGRAM

ACT II

Scene 8: THE BAR-B-QUE, A COUNTRY WESTERN

DANCE HALL

Still Rockin’

Let’s Hear It For The Boy

Scene 9: THE MOORE HOME

Can You Find It In Your Heart (Part 1)

Can You Find It In Your Heart (Part 2)

Scene 10: UNDER THE TRAIN BRIDGE

Mama Says

Almost Paradise

Scene 11: THE TOWN HALL

Scene 12: THE MOORE HOME

Scene 13: THE CHURCH

Can You Find It In Your Heart (Reprise)

Scene 14: THE DANCE

Footloose (Finale)

Bows

Logan Abreau Campen.……………………………........................ Rev. Shaw Moore

Chloe Coffinier………………………………………................................... Coach Dunbar

Mia Doursounian……………………………………................................................ Cowgirl

David He…………………………………………….......................................................... Bickle

Kiana Zolfaghari Hessari……………………………..........................................Cowgirl

Madeleine Jackson………………………………….......Betty Blast, Cowgirl Bonnie

Ginger Kaelin………………………………………….............................Ethel McCormack

Elias Kraver………………………………………............................................ Travis, Garvin

Ashley Lai…………………………………...........Councilwoman Smith, BBQ Patron

Yuna Lee………………………………………….............. . Principal Clark, Cowgirl Jude

Eva Lundgaard…………………………………..................................................Wendy Jo

Caden Malinowski………………………………................................... Chuck Cranston

Gemma Marfise…………………………………......................................................... .Jeter

Ansley Moshier…………………………......... Councilwoman Carter, BBQ Patron

Emily Ngo…………………………………………...............................................................Cop

Mia Patel…………………………………………........................................... Stevie, Cowgirl

Hannah Paquiz……………………………………..................................................Vi Moore

Brayden Hatlo Porter……………………………...............................Ren McCormack

Emily Rank…………………………………………............................................Aunt Wendy

Aubrey Santos…………………………………..........................................................Urleen

Kensey Sponseller…………………………………........................................Ariel Moore

Neha Subhash…………………………………….............Aunt Lulu, Cowgirl Laura Jo

Lillian Sun…………………………………..........Councilwoman Brown, BBQ Patron

Jacob Thomas……………………………………….............................Lyle, Cowboy Bob

Chloe Vartanian………………………………….........Eleanor Dunbar, Cowgirl Chet

Emily Wang………………………………………….................................................... Cowgirl

Avery Watson……………………………………….................................  Lindsay, Cowgirl

Riley Wilson…………………………………………........................................Dani, Cowgirl

Josiah Willson………………………………………....................................................Willard

Isabella Zhu…………………………………………….....................................................Rusty

PRODUCTION STAFF

Sophia proudly attended Valley Christian High School, class of 2015, and from there went on to attend Azusa Pacific University’s BFA for Acting Major, which was ranked top 25 acting programs in the nation during her time of attendance. After hearing from the Lord it was time to move back to the Bay Area, Sophia transferred to San Jose State University where she graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, Magna Cum Laude. Sophia has long dreamed of becoming a theatre teacher and feels fulfilled and thankful to now be able to coach and support young actors to become better artists, to get better acquainted with themselves, and most of all to discover their Creator.

Sophia McCann, Director

AFFIRMING THE ARTS

Spring 2023

Jan 21..................................... West Coast Elite Dance Competition - HS Dance

Feb 9-11................................... Footloose Youth Edition - JH Theatre

Mar 16-18.................................

23-25 Bye, Bye Birdie - HS Theatre

Mar 28...................................... Serenade to Spring - JH/HS Strings

Mar 30..................................... Faith, Hope, and Love - JH/HS Choirs

April 5.................................... Percussion Extravaganza - JH/HS Drums

April 20-22............................. Emotions: Pop Icons - HS Dance

April 27-29............................. Experiments in Comedy & Tragedy - HS Theatre

Festival of the Arts - Celebrating the Arts in the Month of May

May 5-6.................................. The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever - EL Theatre

May 8-19................................. Elementary Art Show - EL Art

May 12-13................................ Dancescapes: The Music of Broadway - EL/JH Dance

May 15-19................................ JH/HS Art Show & Art Senior Showcase - JH/HS Art

May 16..................................... Jazz Spectacular - JH/HS Jazz Ensembles

May 17...................................... Dance/Theatre Senior Showcase - HS Conservatory

May 20.................................... The Grand Finale & Music Senior Showcase - K-12 Music

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April 1, 2023

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