FOOTLOOSE - A SYNOPSIS
Act I: Arrival and Conflict
Moving to Bomont: Ren and his mother Ethel move to the small farming town of Bomont after Ren's father abandons them.
The Dancing Ban: Ren is shocked to discover that dancing and rock music are strictly outlawed within city limits
The Tragic Backstory:The law was established by the influential Reverend Shaw Moore after a tragic car accident five years prior killed four local teenagers, including his son.
Rebellion: Ren befriends Willard Hewitt and sets his sights on the reverend's rebellious daughter, Ariel, sparking tension with Ariel's aggressive boyfriend, Chuck. Ren decides to challenge the town council to let the kids dance.
Act II: Confrontation and Resolution
Fighting for theYouth: Ren quotes biblical passages to the town council to prove that dancing is not sinful, aiming to hold a high school prom.
The Reverend's Change of Heart: Despite initial fierce opposition, Reverend Moore is moved by his wife Vi and Ren's heartfelt plea about the pain of losing a child. He realizes he is trying to control the town's youth out of grief.
The Celebration:The town lifts the ban, leading to an explosive, celebratory senior prom where everyone cuts loose.
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FOOTLOOSE
Music by Tom Snow (among others), lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Directed and produced by Mrs Natalie Karg
Musical Director: Mr Richard Haigh
Choreographer: Miss Gill Upsher
Lighting Director: Mr Thomas Hugo
Sound and technical company: PTM Services
Draping sponsored by Rosy’s
CAST
Ren McCormack: Aaron Stevenson
Willard Hewitt: Hayden van Dyk
Jeter: Nala Selemela
Bickle: Matthew Fulton
Garvin: Morne van Zyl
Boy 1: Zachary Wooi, Boy 2: Max Meyer, Boy 3:Tyler Southey
Ariel: Almaas Orrie
Rusty: Leah Badiali
Wendy-Jo: Haidyn Spurr
Urleen: Jessie Benn
Girl 1: Kenza Taliwanth, Girl 2: Jessie Geijsendorpher, Girl 3:Thandaza Dube
Vi Moore: Juno Davidson
Reverend Shaw Moore: Oliver Gordon-Finlayson
Ethel McCormack: Dominique Venter
Aunt Lulu: Zoe Halse
Uncle Wes: Nicholas Mundy
Coach Dunbar: Sebastian Edridge
Eleanor Dunbar: Izzy Bessick
Chuck Cranston: Jessie Theys
Lyle:Tlholo Selemela
Travis: Ben Riley
Cop: Joshua Miles
Principal Clarke: Noah de Canha-Hibbert
Cheryl Clarke: Kaitlyn Kinshella
Betty Blast: Mia Ruthven-Smith
Cowboy Bob: Daniel Ward
Waitresses/Bar Ladies: Clover Williams, Isabella Hougaard, Sage Buchanan
CHORUS MEMBERS
Chelsea Williams, Tiaan Roman, Mbasa Matikinca, Max du Plooy, Grace Nadauld, Madison Wilson, Khotso Kutumane, Emily van Eyssen, Mila Newton, Jesse Anderson, Noah Pick, Juno Edwards, Alex April, Cole Neethling, Jesse Carelse, Cameron Maneveld, Andile van Kets, Mila Mdlulwa, Ayesha Bedford, Aasiyah Abrahams, Alayna Nazier, Ava Kemp, Amirah Khan, Aneesah Parker, Amirah Parker, Skylar Kotsedi, Zingce Sogwagwa, Imibongo Xintolo, Natasha Chinyama, Scarlett Perreira, Liam Wilson, Noah Magerman, Annette Mashazhu, Kacey Williams, Morgan Faddell, Reece Maneveld, Amber Livesey, Annabelle van Wyk, Trecia Soko, Samuel Kande, Scarlett Woodward, Erin Wilson, Asmaa Gamieldien, Grace Jacobs, Emma Rivett, Piper Andipatin, Sneha Benjin Thomas, Ashleigh Southgate, Hannah Vanacore, Hanah Rahiman, Daniel Henriques, Qaaid Adams
DANCERS
Nurah Arend, Kyra Davids, Lyra Mfenyana, Grace Pistorious, Raihaanah Khan, Kate Jackson, Raditzo Manyeruke, Khloe Jackson, Eva Thackwray, Shiino Flynn, Robyn Paulsen, Emily le Roux
BACKSTAGE
Samuel Cairns, Troy October, Caleb Ulster, Aiden Smart, MacKenzie Spurr, Sarah Ruthenburg, Liam Aylen, Alex Jacobus, Kiran Farred-Nagin, Aimee Liddell
SETS
Mrs Tracey Brandt
BAND
Mr Jonathan Chuter, Mr Damian Philander, Mr Gavin Wild, Micah Wessels, Arthur le Roux, Mr Ethan Rutter, Ben Barnett, Christopher Jonas, Luca Caronti, Caleb Ford, Dhanyaal Louw, Cameron Walsh
TECH TEAM
Mr Michael Webner, Ronan Mulholland, Kayse Ryan, Olivia Willemse, Benjamin Rentzke, Noah Teague, Qanit Rahim, Callum Wentzel, Matt McGilton, Raadhi Adams, Kayse Ryan, Olivia Willemse, Isabelle Seaward, Eden Barbier, Riddhi Harribhai
Thanks for the support:
Mr Deon Scheepers
Headmaster, WBHS
Dr Jennifer Wallace
Principal, WGHS
WBHS Ground Staff, Wynberg Marketing; parent, staff and student volunteers and you, our audience!
