Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the WHS Players.
Everybody cut loose as the WHS Players burst onto the stage with the explosive movie musical Footloose! Based on the 1984 film, this Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score will keep audiences rockin’ from start to finish!
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 strict local laws, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. Reverend Moore is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth, including his rebellious daughter who sets her sights on Ren. 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. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
Under the stage direction of Jim McCulloch, musical direction of Liz Elliott, choreography by Margaret Wheeler and conducted by Sam Averill, the talented cast includes: Marco Wence, Madison Strickler, Anderson Waelchli, Olive Coburn, Ayden Clark, Anders Clarksen, Cosette Wildermuth- Breitzman, Ben McCulloch, Audrey Mayer, Haley Street, Alex Sullivan, Brooke Mason, Cole Schlicher, Payton Bunger, Matt Zingsheim, Josh Kirley, Lauren Rollette, Caleb Clapper, Lucas Scherer, Xavier Zei, Skylar Staebler, Chloe Prince, Jazmin Cederberg, A’lani Rogers, Jataiah Geoghan, Kayla Mikos, Marina Lino, Alex Breisath, Haley Keltesch, Athena Soto, Taylor Speerbrecher, Alex Clarksen and Myles Morse. Pit band members include: Reeds – Justin Kamp, Tenor saxophone – Audrey Mayer, Trombone – Colin Dugan, Keyboard – Liz Elliott, Guitar 1 – Aidan McNall, Guitar 2 – Brady Vickerman, Bass -Carter Waelchli, Drumset – Larry Palmer, Percussion – Sophie Walton, Stage Crew includes: Kat Dunham, Emma Weigel, Samantha Van Daele, Lucille Troxel, Evelyn Troxel , Emerson Dunham, Miles Nickelsburg, Emily Schmidt, Ava Nygren, London Altreuter, Stephanie Wence, Aimee Servin, Ariadna Gonzalez Cervantes, Costume Crew: Alejandra Diaz, Abigail Olson, Alexsa Cansino-Pena, Ghati Binagi and Claire Tourdot . Sound engineers: Tony Hansen and Kara Long.
Performances of Footloose will be held at the Whitewater high school auditorium on November 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and November 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. All seats are reserved and can be purchased by calling the box office at 262-472-8178.
Article and Photos Submitted by Jim McCulloch
WHS Players Director
jMcCulloch@wwusd.org
