FOOTLOOSE Returns To DLC Summer Stage 8/1-8

After successfully debuting in 2008, DLC Summer Stage is pleased to announce their second exciting performance. Footloose will run at the Drama Learning Center, the home of DLC Summer Stage, from August 1-8, 2009 (complete schedule is below). One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with an energetic cast of DLC and Red Branch Theatre Company performers.  

Footloose is directed by Robin Schwartz, with music direction by Richard Blankman, and choreography by Jason Wiggins.

The cast includes:

Melynda Burdette – Ethel, Betty Blast

Katie Callahan - Eleanor Dunbar

Kevin Cleaver – Coach Dunbar

Paul Ciaravella - Wes/Principal

Jessica Coleman - Ariel

Jeff Davis – Shaw 

Nan Kaestner – Vi

Jeff Lewis – Chuck 

Ryann Lillis - Wendy Jo

Emily Sutter - Urleen

Kyle Peter VanZandt - Willard

AJ Whittenberger – Ren 

Lauren Williams - Rusty

Ensemble - Cameron Cox , Kenzie Delaney, Tyler Delaney,  Matt Gabel, Elliot Halperin Megan Henderson, Paris McGrann, Cody McNeeley, Brady Stevens, Alexa Welch

Performances are as follows: August 1, 6, 7, & 8 at 8 pm; August 2 at 6 pm* (pre-show summer party at 4:00 pm); August 8 at 3 pm

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing. The ban is the brainchild of a preacher determined to exercise the control over the town youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her cap for Ren, her roughneck boy friend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) to which new, dynamic songs have been added, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

* Join their summer pre-show party featuring: food, music, and fun! This is a free event and open to the public. Tickets are required if seeing the performance that evening.

Tickets cost $15- General Admission; $12- Groups of 10 or more

Reservations are recommended.  Call the box office at 410-997-9352.

For more information visit www.dramalearningcenter.com.

Drama Learning Center is located at 9130-I Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 21045.

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