Footloose to open at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
October 24, 2016
Camden—The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present Camden Community Theatre’s musical production of the 1980s hit Footloose in the Wood Auditorium for a two-week run. The show will run for two weekends — Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 6; and again Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13. Evening shows are at 8:00 p.m., and the Sunday performances will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now online, by phone and in person at the FAC box office. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $15 for students, seniors, and military. The show is directed by Fine Arts Center Education and Theatre Director, Jami Steele, musically directed by Jaston Hawes and choreographed by Alexis Kelley McDonald. Footloose is sponsored by Modern Turf and Powers Funeral Home.
• About the cast and crew
Camden Community Theatre’s production of Footloose features many local actors including Chase Hastings, Heather Franklin, Chris Matney, Amanda Britt, Molli Smith, Andrew Duncan, Kim Scott, Andre Russoniello, Gypsy Heitger, Abby Olson, Riley Ellis, Alex Matthews, Madison Harrell, Josef Smithwick, Wade Tosh, Ivan Harris, Anna Trapp, Rob Carroll, Cecilia Stevenson, Jack Griggs, Penry Gustafson, Victor Mays, TJ Warren, Kathie Seekircher, Liz Dozier, Erin Haynes, Nick Mims, Mason Freiberg, Brenna Yeary, Riley Sanner, Gabby Mason, Megan Santoro, Corey Thomas, Gage Lowe, Kayla Dixon, Sean Alderson, John Carrington, and Parker Miethbauer.
The Footloose crew is being led by FAC Technical Director, Bryant Barrett and includes set designer, David Wilhite; fight choreographer, Rob Carroll; costume designer, Bailee Gurley; stage manager, Cooper Ellis; assistant stage manager, Zac Willoughby; makeup and hair designer, Courtleigh Cobb; lighting assistant and operator, Bryce Lail; and property master, Fox Gregory. Other crew members will include Margaret Buckelew and Dylan Vinson.
• About the show
Footloose is a 1980s classic and one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent history. Enjoy such notable tunes as “Footloose,” “On Any Sunday,” and “Mama Says.”
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 and 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. The show contains some adult language. Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. Footloose is presented through special arrangements with R&H Theatricals, www.rnh.com.
For more information or tickets call 803-425-7676 extension 300 or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org. The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Box office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.
