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By Annabelle Pendleton
Edward Little High School senior
AUBURN — The Edward Little High School Drama Club will perform “Footloose” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15 and 16, at 7 p.m., as well as a matinee performance Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St.
The story begins when Ren McCormack (Uriah Carver) and his mother (Caelan McGuigan) leave their hometown of Chicago to live in Bomont, where they don’t know what to expect. Ren is shocked to find that his new home has made dancing and rock music illegal. He struggles to fit in and faces criticism from the Rev. Shaw Moore (Jordan Reynolds) and the town’s bad boy (Alex Billings).
With the help of Moore’s daughter Ariel (Addy Avery) and his newfound best friend Willard (Ian Lathrop), Ren faces the pastor and his town council in an effort to change the dynamics of the town.
The cast also includes Molly Gouette, Tania Bachelder, Nathan Seals, Aaron Hart, Aisha Kagoni, Alina Laliberte, Annabelle Pendleton, Maddi DuBois, Quinn Donahue, Dyllan St. Peter, Sam Hart, Imrhane “Leo” Djonouma, Sophia Therrien, Lily Therrien, Ashanti Ferron, Sommer Russell, Maykayla Cunningham, Chantal Cyr.
Crew members include Jimmy Pawlina, Kalea Mains, Kaden Shea, Noah Phillips, Justin Renaud, Lorelei Michaud, Arlo Driggs, Sam Bucknell, Ben Gilpatrick, and Cullen Couture.
Students — led by dance captain Tania Bachelder — choreographed the entire show, which features songs such as “I’m Free/Heaven Helps the Man,” “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” and “Holding Out For A Hero.” Students also designed and constructed the set.
Those students working on this show have been involved with numerous theater companies locally and statewide. Many also participate in band, EL’s Chamber Choir, EL’s a cappella group Fermata Nowhere, District II, and so much more.
The stage adaptation for “Footloose” is by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie; music by Tom Snow; lyrics by Dean Pitchford; additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman.
Tickets may be bought at the door — $10 for adults and $5 for students.
