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THEATRE DIRECTOR
Footloose
The Factory, Hitchin
Emil Dale Academy
15th-25th June 2020
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Beth Wilkinson- Director
David Bridges- Choreographer
Matt Mellor- Musical Director
Bob Bunstance- Lighting Designer
Steve Jonas- Sound Designer
DSM- Nikki Barry
Kat Turgoose- Costume and Props
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.