Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes! When Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing is against the rules, he can’t believe what he’s hearing! Determined to bring music and dancing back to the community, Ren teams up with his new friends to challenge the town’s strict rules and show everyone the power of standing up for what you believe in.
Filled with friendship, laughter, exciting dance numbers, and heartfelt moments, Footloose: Youth Edition is an uplifting musical about finding your voice, bringing people together, and learning to understand one another.
Featuring unforgettable hit songs like “Footloose,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and “Somebody’s Eyes,” this high-energy musical will have audiences dancing in their seats!
AGES: 8-19 are welcome to audition (age by audition date)
AUDITIONS: January 29 CALLBACKS: January 30
Location: Tomball – TBD
PRODUCTION FEE
$255 production fee (plus parent volunteer hours)
Scholarships and Payment Plans are available.
This includes up to 70 hours of theater instruction, a show shirt, a character photo, professional performance photos, and numerous opportunities to make friends. Please note that it does not include items such as stage makeup, dance or character shoes, or basic costume pieces (such as black/white/khaki pants, tights, colored socks, etc.).
REHEARSALS
(Closed Rehearsals: Rehearsals at NYT are closed to observers.)
February 5-April 24 (No rehearsal Spring Break weekend or Easter weekend)
Fridays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Tomball – TBD
Rehearsal Dress Code
TECH WEEK
Move-in on April 25
April 26-29 (No conflicts allowed for Tech Week or Shows)
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball 77375
PERFORMANCES
April 30, 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (school day performances) 7 p.m.
May 1, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
May 2, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball 77375
DIRECTING TEAM
TBD
SHOW VERSE
TBD
CHARACTERS
REN MCCORMACK – A confident, energetic, and quick-witted teenager from Chicago who moves to the small town of Bomont. Ren struggles to fit into a community where dancing is forbidden, but his determination and passion inspire change.
ARIEL MOORE – The rebellious and independent teenage daughter of Reverend Shaw Moore. Ariel feels trapped by her father’s strict rules and longs for freedom and understanding. She has a bold personality but also a vulnerable side.
REVEREND SHAW MOORE – Bomont’s respected minister and Ariel’s father. A strict, authoritative leader who believes he is protecting his community, but struggles with grief, fear, and his relationship with his daughter.
WILLARD HEWITT – A lovable, funny, and slightly awkward country boy who becomes Ren’s best friend. Willard brings plenty of laughs to the show, especially as he learns to dance.
RUSTY – Ariel’s outgoing, outspoken, and fun-loving best friend. Rusty has a big personality, a quick sense of humor, and a crush on Willard.
CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel’s possessive and intimidating boyfriend. Chuck is a rebellious troublemaker who often uses his tough attitude to control those around him.
ETHEL MCCORMACK – Ren’s loving and hardworking mother. After moving from Chicago, Ethel does her best to support her son while navigating the challenges of starting over.
VI MOORE – Reverend Shaw Moore’s compassionate and understanding wife and Ariel’s mother. Vi often finds herself caught between her husband’s strict beliefs and her daughter’s desire for independence.
URLEEN – One of Ariel’s closest friends. Fun-loving, energetic, and always ready to join in the excitement.
WENDY JO – Another member of Ariel’s close-knit group of friends. Outgoing, playful, and full of personality.
LULU WARNICKER – Ren’s aunt, who welcomes Ren and Ethel into her home in Bomont.
WES WARNICKER – Ren’s uncle and Lulu’s husband. A practical, small-town family man who helps establish the challenges Ren faces in his new surroundings.
PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK – The strict principal of Bomont High School who enforces the town’s rules.
COACH ROGER DUNBAR – The high school gym teacher who represents Bomont’s traditional attitudes.
ELEANOR DUNBAR – Coach Dunbar’s wife and a member of the Bomont community.
BETTY BLAST – The lively owner of The Burger Blast. A fun character role with opportunities for comedic acting and a memorable stage presence.
BICKLE, JETER, GARVIN – Ren’s friends in Bomont.
LYLE, TRAVIS – Chuck Cranston’s buddies. Tough, rebellious characters who follow Chuck’s lead.
CHICAGO FRIENDS (DANI, LINDSAY, STEVIE & MARTY) – Ren’s friends from Chicago who appear at the beginning of the show.
COWGIRL BONNIE – The energetic bandleader at the Bar-B-Que.
COWBOY BOB – A featured cowboy in the Bar-B-Que scene.
COWGIRL JUDE – A featured cowgirl in the Bar-B-Que scene.
COWBOY CHET – A featured cowboy in the Bar-B-Que scene with opportunities for movement, dancing, and character acting.
COWGIRL LAURA JO – A featured cowgirl in the Bar-B-Que scene.
Ensemble Roles
YOUNG PEOPLE – Kids, friends, students, girls, boys, Boy 1, Boy 2, and guys. These performers bring youthful energy to the production through school scenes, musical numbers, and dancing.
CONGREGATION – Choir members and parishioners who represent the faith community of Bomont.
BAND – Featured performers who help create the musical atmosphere of the show.
COWGIRLS & COWBOYS – Energetic performers featured in the country-western scenes.
COUNCIL MEMBERS – Community leaders who help establish the town’s traditional values and resistance to change.
TOWNSPEOPLE – Residents of Bomont who appear throughout the production in community gatherings, church scenes, and musical numbers.