Footloose at The Owen Theatre

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 hes not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the towns youth. When the reverends rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Rens reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. 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. To the rockin rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Authors

• Dean Pitchford
• Eric Carmen
• Jim Steinman
• Kenny Loggins
• Sammy Hagar
• Tom Snow
• Walter Bobbie
• Zoe Akins