Footloose

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

Directed by JC Crider

Performances: May 16-24, 2025

Newcomer Ren McCormack is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to change things. With the help of his new friend Willard Hewitt and defiant teen Ariel Moore, he might loosen up this conservative town, but Ariel's influential father, the Rev. Shaw Moore, stands in the way. Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. 

OUR DIRECTOR

JC Crider has been a part of ACT for many years now. He has been involved in shows throughout the years as an actor, crew, stage manager, and tech. JC was a member of the ACT Board of Directors, served as Artistic Director on the ACT Board, and was a member of the ACT Youth Wing Board as well. Some of his favorite roles include Uncle Fester in "The Addam's Family", Chief Bromden in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and Thenardier in "Les Miserables". His most recent role was Charlie Aiken in "August; Osage County" and he is currently in rehearsal at Le Chat Noir as Bob Ewell in "To Kill a Mockingbird", opening February 14th.  

JC has assistant directed shows including "Orphans", "The Little Mermaid", and most recently "A Christmas Carol" this past Christmas at ACT. JC directed several shows including "The Giver", "Cheaper by the Dozen", and "Seussical the Musical, Jr" for the Youth Wing, as well as "Barefoot in the Park" for ACT. 

JC is a nurse with Vital Care Home Infusions of North Augusta and an officer with the Silver Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. He is supported by his wife Julia, their 4 kids, and the most perfect grandbaby ever! 

JC is excited and lucky to have Tyler McKinney (Assistant Director), Steven McKinney (Music Director), Megan Claxon (Stage Manager), Cory Herbst (Assistant Stage Manager), Tatum Hanna (Choreographer), and Julia Crider (Assistant Choreographer) on his team for this fun show! 

THE CAST

Ariel-Kassidy Odell

Ren-Jake Barnes

Chuck-Dawson Kulp

Rusty-Skylar Hubbartn

Willard-Noah Blankman

Vi-Devon Pendleton

Shaw-Ken Hendricks

Travis-Elijah MaceLyle/Cowboy

Bob-Tres Taylor

Urleen-Audrey Robertson

Wendy Jo-Madeleine Baker

Uncle Wes-Jerry West

Ethel-Cara Doolittle

Lulu-Arelis Rivera

Coach-Brian Viner

Elenoar-Alexia Crowley

Principal-Carol Ann Wright

Betty Blast-Helga Ouzts

Jeter-Mo Pruiett

Bickle-Maegan Hodges

Garvin-Halen Lopez

Cop-Tatum Hanna

Ensemble: Conner Daugherty, Jessica Wright, Audrey Dietzel, Aspen Swanson, Teagan Wright, Allie Hodson, Lillianna Miller Loftin, Abigail Turner, Logan McCaskill, Alena Crowley