Footloose Youth Edition

Musical

Writers: Dean Pitchford Walter Bobbie Tom Snow Jim Steinman

Overview

Show Information

Conceived By
Based on the Play/Book/Film
Footloose (Film)
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
A Small Farming Town
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Recording
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal for
Community Theatre, Elementary School, Ensemble Cast, Large Cast, Middle School, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA)
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes child, early teen, late teen characters

Synopsis

Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

This school version of Footloose is available for licensing through Concord Theatrical’s Youth Edition series.

Lead Characters


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