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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (November 1, 2004) — Milligan College and the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will present the energetic dance musical “Footloose,” Nov. 10-13.
The collaborative production is based on the 1984 hit movie “Footloose.” Music from the movie’s solid-gold soundtrack will be performed, including: “Let’s Hear it For the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise” and the title song “Footloose.”
“This fast-paced production brings together the talents and resources of Milligan College and Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. Rehearsals have produced electric dancing and powerful stage presences,” said Richard Major, professor of theatre at Milligan College and director of the show.
Tyler Simmons, sophomore fine arts major from Newburgh, Ind., serves as stage manager. John Wakefield, music professor at Milligan College, serves as choral director, and Kellie Brown, professor of music at Milligan College, is the conductor. Pam Hurley serves as choreographer, Scott Hardy as lighting director, Melissa Shafer as set designer, and Monet LaClair as costume designer.
Cast members include: Josiah Potter, senior fine arts major from North Fort Myers, Fla., as Ren McCormack; Jennifer Schmidt of Piney Flats as Ethel McCormack; Tim Dillon, professor of history and humanities at Milligan College, as Reverend Shaw Moore; Laura Mee of Johnson City as Vi Moore; and Lindsey Vogt, junior public leadership and service major from Alexandria, Ky., as Ariel Moore.
Other cast members include Nancie Rogers, secretary and scholarship program coordinator at Milligan College, as Lulu Warnicker; Marvin Glover, professor of mathematics at Milligan College, as Wes Warnicker; Nathan Flora, campus minister at Milligan College, as the Cop; Benjamin Lee as Coach Roger Dunbar; Angie Lee as Eleanor; Missie Mills, senior communications major from Jacksonville, Fla., as Rusty; Robert Kitchens, sophomore fine arts major from Elizabethton, as Chuck Cranston; Martha Rose, senior psychology major from Staunton, Va., as Betty Blast; Alex King, sophomore Bible/ministry major from Lincoln, Ill., as Willard Hewitt; Mark Matson, academic dean at Milligan College, as Principal Harry Clark; and Vanessa Baisden as Irene.
Townspeople, high school students and ensemble include: Amber Carderelli, senior fine arts major from Lynchburg, Va.; Stephanie Dalton, junior English major from Indianapolis, Ind.; Aaron Gray, junior English and math major from Roan Mountain; Amanda Green, freshman early childhood and education major from Bristol; Kyle Kuhn, freshman Bible ministry major from Fishers, Ind.; April Martin, sophomore from Columbus, Ind.; Jill Miller, junior psychology major from Wooster, Ohio; Zoey Phelps, freshman psychology major from Morgantown, Ind.; Hannah Beth Potter, sophomore fine arts major from North Fort Myers, Fla.; Caitlin Smith, sophomore fine arts major from Columbus, Ind.; Gigi Urgo, freshman fine arts major from Indianapolis, Ind.; Crystal Van Meter, senior fine arts major from Evansville, Ind.; and Christina Wood, freshman Bible ministry major from Corydon, Ind.
Footloose was written by Dean Pitchford and opened on Broadway in 1998.
The show will run Nov. 10-13, at 8 p.m. at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre. The Saturday performance will be a 2 p.m. matinee. The theater is located at 125 1/2 W. Main St. in Jonesborough, adjacent to the Eureka Hotel. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved with Visa or MasterCard. Due to limited seating, patrons are advised to purchase tickets early by calling the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010.
Dinner/theatre packages are with the Bistro 105 and The Speak Easy Restaurant. Patrons can call the restaurant for their dinner/theatre reservation. Packages include dinner and theatre tickets. Other supportive restaurants are Dogwood Lane (10% discount with ticket) and Cranberry Thistle (free drink with ticket). Main Street Cafe is hosting an Opening Night Gala following the Wednesday performance.