The Eureka Springs High School Drama Department will present “Footloose: Youth Edition,” the musical that dares you to kick off your Sunday shoes and dance!
When city teen Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small farming town, he expects some culture shock — but nothing prepares him for a town where dancing is outlawed!
Up against the town’s rigid laws and the preacher who enforces them, Ren refuses to back down. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter takes an interest in him, tensions rise, and Ren finds himself in the fight of his life — not just for the right to dance, but for acceptance, love and healing.
A heartfelt story emerges, that of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
Bursting with high-energy choreography, unforgettable music and a story that tugs atthe heartstrings, “Footloose: Youth Edition” is a must-see show licensed by Concord Theatricals of New York and sponsored by Bank of 1889.
According to director Donesa Mann, this is the final production of the 2024-25 season.
The shows were made possible, in part, by season sponsor CS Bank.
This final show is presented by the combined drama and musical theatre classes and includes: Cesar Rincon-Estrada as Ren McCormack, Madison Partee asAriel Moore and Rusty, Peyton Gordon as Ariel and Wendy Jo, Kolton Smith and Corben Brand as Shaw Moore, Emma-Lee Mc-Dermott and Sunny Peters as Vi Moore and Cowgirl Bonnie, Janelle Anderson as Rusty and Urleen, Aubrey Huntley as Wendy Jo and Urleen, Clyde Hutchison and James Cooley as Willard Hewitt, Eli Phillips as Chuck Cranston, Evie Hatch as Ethel McCormack and stage manager, Magnolia Cagle as Lulu/ Cowgirl Jude, Charlie Huntley as Uncle Wes/ Garvin, Jazz Wolford as Principal Clark, Kasper Sodolak as Coach Dunbar, Gracelin Straley as Elenor Dunbar, McKelvey Bonham as Betty Blast, Violet Milwagon as Lyle/Cowboy/Ensemble, Nick Burciaga as Travis, Willow Tahiri as Stevie and Cowgirl Bonnie, Elexis Fanning as Cop. Harley Cooper is the costumer and assistant stage manager. Tech crew consists of Amadeus Cummings, Laynee DeJarnette, Heloisa Gomes, Riley Renko and Mia Renko. Vocal coach is Jennifer Hatch and choreographer is Anne-Marie Wright.
Grab your favorite gal and celebrate Mother’s Day by cutting Footloose at ESHS Auditorium, Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, May 9; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10; and 7 p.m. Monday, May 12. Tickets may be purchased at the door at $15 for adults and $5 for students, or online at osp.osmsinc. com/p/PD802-222 at $10 for adults and $2.50 for students. For more information, contact Donesa Mann at 870-480-6464.
