Photos by Playhouse 2000, Kerrville: FOOTLOOSE, March 29 - April 13, 2019

(Playhouse 2000 photos of co-production with Schreiner University)

 

Based on the famous movie musical of the same name. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. 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 is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top-40 score augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

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Footloose
by Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbee
Playhouse 2000

March 29 through April 13, 2019

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m.

The Cailloux Theater

Produced in partnership with the Music and Theater departments of Schreiner University