BareStage Productions presents
Footloose
Directed by Madeline Jannes
Produced by Daniel Wong
Stage Managed by Lilly Armstrong
Footloose is a classic, high-energy musical packed with an electric soundtrack and an unforgettable story of rebellion and resilience—you won’t want to miss it! When Ren McCormack and her mother move from Chicago to a small town nobody’s ever heard of, Bomont, she quickly discovers that her new life comes with strict rules, the most heartbreaking being the ban on dancing. After leaving everything behind, Ren finds herself in a high school filled with kids too afraid to challenge the authority of Reverend Moore, where her passion for dance is stifled and tested. But things take a turn when she meets Ariel, Reverend Moore’s rebellious daughter and she finds herself drawn not only to Ariel’s fire but also to the possibility of something deeper than friendship. Between Ariel’s wild streak, her redneck boyfriend, and the town’s resistance to change, Ren’s journey in Bomont becomes one of love, longing, and an unmatched passion for dance. Footloose is a story of identity and expression, as Ren navigates the challenges of her new life and fights for what is right in a heartfelt effort not only to change the town’s perspective on dance—but to be with the girl who makes it all worth it.