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