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March 25-28Directed By: Christian R. Black

Music Directed By: Greg McKnightChoreographed By: Donovan Lawson

Willow Bend Center of the ArtsRodenbaugh Theater

FOOTLOOSEStage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD

and WALTER BOBBIEBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD

Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN

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Production Team Director Christian R. Black

Choreographer Donovan Marie Lawson

Music Director Greg McKnight

Lead Production Intern Kai Armstrong

Directing Intern Keya Zingade

Show Manager DeAnna Stone

Mics Ashleigh Breeding

Set Build Coordinators Lance & Stephanie Patterson Alfred Kuzov

Costume Coordinator Heather Hangen

House Manager/Ticket Coordinator Wendy Zeigler

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Student Choreographer for “Megamix” Ivey Johnston

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ACT ONEFootloose - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, and the Company

On Any Sunday – Rev. Shaw Moore, Ren, Ethel and the Company

The Girl Gets Around – Chuck, Ariel, Travis and Lyle

I Can’t Stand Still – Ren

Somebody’s Eyes – Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo and the Company

Learning to be Silent – Vi, Ethel and Ariel

Holding Out for a Hero – Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen

Somebody’s Eyes - Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen

Somebody’s Eyes (Reprise) - Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle and Travis

Heaven Help Me – Shaw

I’m Free/Heaven Help Me – Ren, Shaw and the Company

ACT TWOStill Rockin’ - Cowboy Bob and his Band

Let’s Hear it for the Boy - Rusty and the Company

Can You Find it in Your Heart - Vi

Dancing is Not a Crime - Ren

Mama Says (You Can’t Rock Down) - Willard, Bickle, Garvin, Jeter and Ren

Mama Says (Encore) - Willard and Boys

Almost Paradise - Ren and Ariel

Heaven Help Me (Reprise) - Shaw

Can You Find it in Your Heart (Reprise) - Shaw

Footloose - The Company

Megamix - The Company

Scene/Song Order

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Cast ListRen McCormack/Lyle Garrett Stone Xavier Campos

Ariel Moore Samantha Stratton Makena Brown

Reverend Shaw Moore/Wes Warnicker Noah Steenbergen Blake Patterson

Vi Moore Anna Kate Mureen Leah McCally

Rusty Amanda Reid Hannah Hoffman

Willard Hewitt/Cowboy Bob Riley Hangen Conor McAleer

Chuck Cranston/Coach Dunbar Preston Powe Grayson Groves

Wendy Jo Claire Spradley Natalie Knostman

Urleen Taylor Hopkins Ivey Johnston

Ethel McCormack Micaela Perkins Carrington Black

Travis/Garvin Lucas Daniel Reagan Kearney

Lulu Warnicker Ryann Lujan Sophia Wheeler

Betty Blast Kendall Zeigler

Eleanor Dunbar Kate Walsh Evellyn Hargrave

Jeter/Cop William Hamilton

Principal Clark Camille Thorton Rebecca Osoniach

Featured Ensemble Ainsley Johnson Emilie Perrin Ayla Kirby

Cowgirl Irene/Featured Ensemble Emilie Perrin

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Show Synopsis

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The Director, Artistic Team, and Cast/Crew of Footloose would like to dedicate this production to the memory of Tevin Wayne Cates.

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Director/PD: Christian R. Black

Music Director: Greg McKnight

Choreographer: Donovan Marie Lawson

Gregory is a seasoned theater technician having worked tech at many venues in DFW over the past 18 years. He has found a home at NTPA as the Technical Director and enjoys guiding students and parents to discover the joys of technical theater much like he did when he was younger. He has been a musician since the age of 7 and has played piano professionally for the past decade. You can hear his music on iTunes/Spotify.Since joining the NTPA team in 2017, Greg has enjoyed music directing many shows and is very grateful to have the opportunity to write two original musicals performed at NTPA; “The Nightshade at Christmas” and “The Adventure of BetaKid”

Donovan Marie Lawson is ecstatic to return from “under the rock” to the NTPA production world! After a life-changing event and for the past two years, Donovan has solely been working as the NTPA Marketing Associate. She graduated from Oklahoma City University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre for Young Audiences with a Directing Minor. She started performing at a young age at Miss Persis Studio, Theatre Arlington, and around the DFW metroplex. Her favorite stage credits include Rusty in Footloose earning her the Best Actress in a Musical at the 45th Annual Stony Awards, Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Rita La Porta in Lucky Stiff, and Dorothy in Oz! Discovering her love for the arts and children, she decided to combine the two and work in children’s theatres across North Texas.

Footloose is a very special show to Donovan and she hopes it shows through her choreography. She is immensely proud of these hard-working students and encourages them to dance with energy like her angel above!Donovan’s favorite NTPA directing and choreography credits are Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr, High School Musical Jr, Annie Jr, Alice in Wonderland, and Once on This Island, Jr. Donovan is thrilled to be a part of the NTPA family where she has the wonderful opportunity to share her knowledge as a theatre artist, director, designer, and arts advocate helping to enrich the lives of children!

Christian Robert Black is an actor and director based in the DFW area. A theatrical veteran of 17 years, he earned his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Drama: Acting Emphasis from the Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama at the University of Oklahoma in 2016. His education and experience led to a year-long artistic fellowship at the Tony-Award winning Dallas Theater Center. An alum, Christian returned home to NTPA in 2017, to help guide youth of all ages to experience the same magic he did when he was a student. His favorite NTPA directorial credits include: Les Miserables, Newsies, The Addams Family, Into The Woods, Matilda: The Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Romeo & Juliet, The Little Mermaid, and A Midsummer Nights Dream. In 2018, he was honored with the NTPA Resident Director of the Year Award, and in 2019, he was promoted to Dallas Program Director and Senior Resident Director. He adores his faith, family, friends, students, and beautiful wife, Savannah, for putting up with his shenanigans on a daily basis.

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Cast BiographiesCarrington Black (Ethel McCormack) Carrington is 14 and is in the 9th grade at South Grand Prairie High School. This is Carrington’s second show at NTPA and 11th overall. Her favorite role to play so far has been Martha Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. When not doing theatre, she can usually be found hanging out with friends, doing school work, or watching movies. She would like to thank Mr. Christian for giving her this opportunity.

Makena Brown (Ariel Moore) Makena has done over 20 shows at NTPA and will soon be portraying Adelaide in NTPA’s Guys and Dolls. She would like to thank Mr. Christian for being an incredible director and for the opportunity to be in this amazing show, she would also like to thank all other volunteers and her parents for all of their love and support through everything.

Xavier Campos (Ren McCormack/Lyle) Xavier is a Sophomore at Mckinney High. This will be his 6th show at NTPA, and 12th show overall. One of Xavier’s favorite roles that he’s played is Jack Kelly (Newsies ) He would like to thank Christian for the opportunity to be in this show with such a talented cast! and all the volunteers that helped make this show a reality. Xavier hopes you enjoy the show!

Lucas Daniel (Travis/Garvin) Lucas is a 10th grader at Shepton High School. This is his 9th production with NTPA (most recently performing in ‘The Wizard of Oz,” ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’). He is excited to get his feet loose and his knees broken. He thanks Mr. Christian for his encouragement over the last few years and looks forward to more fun NTPA productions.

Grayson Groves (Chuck Cranston/Coach Dunbar) Grayson is 13 years old and a 9th grader at Cistercian Preparatory School. This is his 8th NTPA production. When not performing, Grayson enjoys basketball, reading and hanging out with his friends and pets. He thanks Director, Mr. Christian, his supportive family and all of the parent volunteers.

Willian Hamilton (Jeter/Cop) William is in 8th grade currently online through Texas Tech. He loves theatre and has been in several shows Beauty and the Beast and Little Women. His favorite roles so far have been playing Edmund (The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe) and Romeo (Newsies). He is very excited to be performing in NTPA’s production of Footloose

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Taylor Hopkins (Urleen) Taylor is a Freshman in the Theater Magnet at Richardson High School. She is excited to perform in her 5th NTPA production and 15th overall. She is active in The Theatre Collective, RHS Cheer, National Charity League, and FUMCR Youth Choir. Taylor would like to thank her family and friends for their support, Mr. Christian, Ms. Donovan and everyone involved with Footloose who made this show so wonderful!!

Riley Hangen (Willard Hewitt/Cowboy Bob) Riley is 15yrs old and a homeschool student. He is excited to be performing for the 32nd time with NTPA. His favorite past roles have been Romeo, Crutchie, Peter Davis, Gomez Addams, Jack Kelly, and the Cat in The Hat. When Riley is not on stage you can find him playing music, listening to music, or playing with his favorite puggy boy Romeo. Riley would like to thank his family & friends for their support!! #litfamsquad

Evellyn Hargrave (Eleanor Dunbar) Evellyn is thrilled to be performing alongside such a talented cast, and engaging directing team! Some of her favorite past performances include Rafiki in The Lion King, Jr., Glenda in The Wizard of Oz, Jr., Cinderella in Into the Woods, Jr. and Elsa in Frozen, Jr. In her spare time, she can be found hanging out with friends or cuddling her ferocious cat. Evellyn is in 7th grade at The Episcopal School of Dallas, and is also a Junior member of The Dallas Ballet Company.

Hannah Hoffman (Rusty) Hannah is a junior at Plano West Senior High School. This is her 23rd production with NTPA. Some of her favorite roles include Medda Larkin in Newsies, Elsa in Frozen Jr. and Nancy in Oliver. Hannah is a member of the NTPA Acting Company for Excellence. At school, she earned a spot with the All-Region Choir and performed with the Texas Thespians All-State theatre troupe. Hannah would like to thank her family, Mr. Corley, and Mr. Christian for this opportunity.

Ainsley Johnson (Featured Ensemble) is excited to be performing in her second NTPA production! Ainsley is 15 years old and a 9th grader at DISD’s School of Science and Engineering. She is a competitive figure skater and has trained since the age of five. Ainsley enjoys playing the violin, volunteering at the Dallas Zoo and caring for her two aquariums. Thanks to Mr. Christian for this opportunity! Thanks to my family and friends!

Ivey Johnston (Urleen) Ivey is a senior at Durant High School. Footloose is her 3rd NTPA show. Ivey’s favorite roles include Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Hannah and Specs (Newsies), and Mrs. MacAffee (Bye Bye Birdie). At school, Ivey enjoys participating in choir and community service organizations.

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Cast BiographiesReagan Kearney (Travis/Garvin) Reagan is currently in the 7th grade at Reynolds Middle School. Some of his personal favorite roles are Lois (This Is A Test) and Henry (Newsies). He’d like to thank Mr.Christian to another amazing show and is excited for more!

Ayla Kirby (Featured Ensemble) Ayla is 13 and in the 7th grade at St. Thomas Aquinas. She is excited to be in her first production at NTPA–Dallas. Ayla loves to sing. She has taken voice lessons for the last six years and wants to perform every chance she can get. When not performing, Ayla loves to illustrate musical animatics and spend time with friends. Ayla would like to thank everyone at NTPA for this opportunity and the cast for making every rehearsal so fun.

Natalie Knostman (Wendy Jo) Natalie is currently a junior at Midlothian High School. This is her fourth production with NTPA, and she is excited to bring it to the stage! Some of her favorite roles she has played are Jackie in “The Boys Next Door”, Finch in “Newsies”, and Leaf in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. She would like to thank Robert Lighthall for introducing her to the world of theater and showing her what she is capable of.

Ryann Lujan (Lulu Warnicker) Ryann is 14 and is a Freshman at Memorial High School in Frisco. This is her first production with NTPA. She has been performing in local theater since she was 6 with one of her favorite roles being Shenzi (The Lion King). When Ryann is not performing she loves to travel and hang out with her friends. She would like to thank her family for their support!

Conor McAleer (Willard Hewitt/Cowboy Bob) Conor is a 10th grader at Clark HS. Conor has been in over 20 productions at NTPA. His favorite characters have been Michael Banks, Nathan Detroit and Tobias in Sweeney Todd. When Conor is not on stage, he loves playing the piano and hanging out with his friends. Conor would like to thank his mom for her continued support and encouragement of his passion in performing. He would also like to thank Mr Christian for trusting him with such a fun role!

Leah McCally (Vi Moore) Leah is 16 years old and a sophomore at Lebanon Trail High School. She has performed in 11 NTPA productions and favorite past roles include Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet, and Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka. She would like to thank Mr. Christian for this amazing opportunity as well as her cast mates for being so supportive!

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Micaela Perkins (Ethel McCormack) Micaela is 17 and in 12th grade at Booker T. Washington HSPVA. This is Micaela’s second production with NTPA- Dallas, previously playing Snyder and Mush in Newsies. Micaela loves dancing, singing, and acting and has done it as long as she can remember. She would like to thank her family for being so supportive of her theatre journey and Mr. Christian for making these two shows such an amazing experience!

Anna Kate Mureen (Vi Moore) Anna Kate is 15 years old and a freshman at Coram Deo Academy. This is her 10th production with NTPA. When she’s not on the stage, Anna Kate enjoys dancing, this being her tenth year taking ballet classes. She would like to thank her double Leah and her family for their love and support!

Rebecca Osoinach (Principal Clark/Ensemble) Rebecca iis 14 years old and in the 8th grade at The Westwood School. This is her ninth NTPA production, having played JoJo in Newsies and Jack’s mother in Into the Woods. Rebecca is excited to be in another musical with Mr. Christian and is grateful to him for his help in growing as an actress.

Blake Patterson (Reverend Shaw Moore/Wes Warnicker) Blake is a sophomore at Sunnyvale High School and is excited for his first ever performance with NTPA as Reverend Shaw! Some of Blake’s favorite roles include Jack in Into The Woods and Lawrence in the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Blake enjoys live streaming and listening to music in his free time. Blake would like to thank his parents for the long drives, and his double, Noah, for helping him get introduced to NTPA.

Emilie Perrin (Cowgirl Irene/Featured Ensemble) is 13 and in the 7th grade at Reynolds Middle School. This is Emilie’s first major production at NTPA-Dallas. Emilie has been involved in several musicals at her previous community theatre. She is very excited to play the female ensemble in Footloose the Musical! She would also love to thank Mr. Christian and her previous directors for this amazing opportunity!

Preston Powe (Chuck Cranston/Coach Dunbar) is in the 9th grade at Centennial High School. Preston has really enjoyed his time with the NTPA, participating in many plays over the past few years, such as The Addams Family, Les Miserables, The Newsies, Romeo and Juliet and Simon Says. He is just recently coming off of the The Wizard of Oz, where he played the Cowardly Lion. Preston sends his best wishes to the Director and Cast of Footloose!

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Cast BiographiesAmanda Reid (Rusty) is 16 years old and one of nine children. She is homeschooled and in 10th grade at the NTPA Academy. Amanda competed in gymnastics for ten years but has always loved singing and had a desire to perform. This is Amanda’s 22nd production with NTPA. Some of her favorite roles include: Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing, Patrice in 13 the Musical, Morticia in The Addams Family, and Roxie in Chicago. Amanda would like to thank Christian, Donovan, and Greg for this amazing opportunity!

Claire Spradley (Wendy Jo) Claire is excited to return to the NTPA stage in Footloose! Claire is a freshman at Pearce High School. Recent roles with Mr. Christian include Matilda in Matilda and Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka. Claire would like to thank her castmates for making this such a fun experience, and Mr. Christian, Ms. Donovan, and Mr. Greg for their wonderful direction.

Noah Steenbergen (Reverend Shaw Moore/Wes Warnicker) Noah is a homeschooled senior. This is his 12th production with NTPA. Past favorite roles: Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), Billy Cane (Bright Star), Jimmy Smith (Thoroughly Modern Millie), and the Baker (Into the Woods) He wants to thank Mr. Christian for this wonderful opportunity, Ms. Donovan for her amazing choreo skills, his double Blake, the parent volunteers, the rest of the cast for their hard work, and God for allowing us to keep on providing theatre entertainment during these incredible times!

Garrett Stone (Ren McCormack/Lyle) Garrett is 16 years old and a homeschooled/NTPA-Academy student. Some of his favorite roles include Jack Kelly (Newsies), Monty (Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder), Bobby Strong (Urinetown), Gomez Addams (The Addams Family), and Horton (Seussical). Outside of theatre Garrett enjoys playing piano and jamming out on his bass guitar. Garrett would like to thank North Texas Performing Arts for continuing to pursue theatre for the youth and Mr. Christian for always encouraging students to give their best.

Samantha Stratton (Ariel Moore) Samantha is 14 years old and in 9th grade at the NTPA Academy. This is her 28th production with NTPA. Previous roles include Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Katherine Plumber in Newsies, Amy March in Little Women, Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden and Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Samantha thanks her family for their love and support, Makena for being an amazing double and Mr. Christian for this unbelievable experience and being the most incredible and fun director.

Camille Thornton (Principal Clark/Ensemble) Camille is 15 and a sophomore at Ursuline Academy of Dallas, this will be her 3rd show with NTPA and her 6th show overall. She took ballet classes for 9 years and took contemporary and lyrical classes for 2 years. Camille would like to thank her parents and her friends for always being supportive, she would like to thank Mr. Christian and Ms. Donavan for allowing her to be a part of this amazing show. She hopes you enjoy the show!!

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Cast BiographiesKate Walsh (Eleanor Dunbar) Kate is 14 years old and finishing up 8th grade at Prince of Peace Catholic School. This is her 17th NTPA production, 5th with Christian, and 19th overall. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing basketball, and hanging out with her friends and family. She would like to thank Christian for the opportunity, Ms. Donovan for the choreography, her family for always supporting her, and her cast for an awesome show!

Sophia Wheeler (Lulu Warnicker/Dance Captain) is performing in her first NTPA production. Sophia is a freshman at Hebron High School where she is a member of Entracte and performed in Chicago High School Edition this January. Sophia studies voice with Susan Hanlon and has been dancing since she could walk. Some of her favorite roles so far include Esmerelda from The Hunchback and Miss Honey from Matilda. She is thankful to the NTPA staff for making this show such a great experience.

Kendall Zeigler (Betty Blast) Kendall is 13 years old and in 8th grade. She attends Texas Connections and the NTPA Academy. This is her 24th show! Some of her favorite roles are Les (Newsies), Tess (Camp Rock), and Alice (Alice in Wonderland Jr ). In her spare time you can find her hanging out with friends, baking, singing, and dancing. Kendall would like to thank Mr. Christian for this opportunity and Ms. Donovan for helping her become more confident in her dancing.

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Over the past three years, our sponsors have helped NTPA to award over $300,000 in scholarships to help local youth attend our program.

Our members give us the ability and inspiration to continue our work each day. Without their support, we couldn’t continue to bring performing arts education to the children of Dallas, McKinney, Frisco, Fairview, and Plano. Membership starts as low as $50 and provides benefits for North Texas Performing Arts and for you. If you are not already a member, please consider joining us today.

Sign up today at NTPA.org/membership

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Tiffany Brooks Mandy Fritsche

Kris MurphyRex Stewart

Emily White

Dallas Management BoardSara Johnson, Chairperson

Connor Bourland, Vice Chairperson Stephanie Pearson, Vice Chairperson

Chuck Harbison, Budget DirectorMaria Ilrania, Secretary

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Chief Executive Officer: Darrell RodenbaughPCT Founder, VP of Development: Sara Egelston Akers

VP of Youth Theatres: Lindsey LedererSenior Marketing Director: Lauren Boykin

Plano Managing Director/Academy Head of School: Mike Mazur Fairview Managing Director: Cibby BowdenAcademy Managing Director: DeAnna Stone

Starcatchers Managing Director: Riley Graygrove Creative Director: Morgan Southard

Dallas Program Director: Christian R. Black Frisco Program Director: Hannah MakepeaceTechnical Program Director: Greg McKnight

NTPA Repertory Artistic Director: Daniel Dean MirandaBusiness Manager: Jaclyn Miller

Development Director: Patricia Gregory

Christian R. Black - Senior Resident DirectorDenver Danyla - Senior Resident Director

Nick Mann - Senior Resident Director

North Texas Performing Arts Staff

Resident Directors

Elly Marsh, PresidentTrysh Pope, 1st VP & President Elect

Mark Frankenfeld, 2nd Vice PresidentMichelle Hoffman, 3rd Vice President

Steve Flad, 4th Vice PresidentMichael Massiatte, Secretary

Tamara Jones, TreasurerTim Carr, Assistant Treasurer

Sara Akers Amanda BolenJamee CutilloFelicia Lopes

Steve McMurrayJoAnn Rodriguez

Telisa Webb SchelinJeri Tidwell

Erika Bazan (Frisco)Laura Coppedge (Plano)Holly Dalton (Academy)Sara Johnson (Dallas)

Fred Lamb (Starcatchers)Tammy Thies (Repertory)

Holly Tripp (Fairview)

Governing Board of Directors

Bethany Bourland Hannah Brewer Kally Duncan

Cheryl Lowber

Hannah Makepeace Jason Villarreal

Daniel Dean MirandaKaitlyn Barnard Wright

Major Season Sponsors

Plano Cultural Arts Commission