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Footloose

Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman
Directed by: Kyle McClaran
Based on the Original Screenplay
Performances: November 13 - December 6, 2008

One of the most explosive and popular contemporary movies has burst onto the live stage as a full-fledged musical!

"FOOTLOOSE" OPENS AT GARLAND CIVIC THEATRE

[ At right: Darius-Anthony Robinson as Ren McCormack and Stephanie Hall as Ariel Moore ]

Garland, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- Thursday, November 13, is preview night for Garland Civic Theatre's presentation the popular musical, "Footloose". The music is by Tom Snow and the lyrics are by Dean Pitchford. The show also has additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman. The musical is based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Performances are scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, November 13 to December 6, 2008 at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Tickets which are $21 to $25 with discounts for youth, seniors, and groups can be ordered by calling 972-205-2790. Please note that some of the performance times have changed. Thursday evening shows are now at 7:30 PM and all matinees are at 2:30 PM. The Friday and Saturday evening times remain at 8:00 PM. The Arts Center box office is open week days 10 to 4. There is a convenience charge of $1 per ticket. On performance days the box office opens 2 hours before each performance. Ride DART to the theatre and get a discount on your ticket.

One of the most explosive and popular contemporary movies has burst onto the live stage as a full-fledged musical! Teenager Ren and his Mom relocate from Chicago to a small, rural town where years ago, following a night of partying at a dance, a car accident claimed the lives of four local teen, including the son of the local minister. In a misguided attempt to honor the victims, the Reverend pushed through a town ordinance banning dancing. At the emotional heart of Footloose is a boy longing for the father who walked out on him and a man aching for the son he lost. Footloose is propelled by the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar nominated Top 40 score, the soundtrack album having hit number one on the Billboard Charts!

Kyle McClaran is directing the production. The music director is Cary Litchford and the choreographer is Todd Aragon. Designers for the production are Joseph Cummings (set), Diane Perrotta (costumes), and Paul Arnold (lighting). The large ensemble cast includes Darius Robinson as Ren McCormack, Stephanie Hall as Ariel Moore, Gregory Hullett as Willard Hewitt, Clayton Younkin as Chuck Cranston, Jackie L. Kemp as Rev. Shaw Moore, Shannon Souddress as Vi Moore, Catherine Montgomery as Ethel McCormack, Kate Vela as Rusty, Katharine Gentsch as Wendy Jo, Mallory Brophy as Urleen, Christopher Jones as Lyle, Jordan Vaughn as Travis, Jack Perl as Jeter, Maurice Johnson as Bickle, Daniel Miranda as Garvin, and Julie T. Penkava as Eleanor, Jeremy Osborne as Wes, Samantha McChesney as Lulu, Jason Villareal as Coach. Additional actors include Braden Herndon, Anthony Willis, Jayci VanCleave, Christina Neubrand, Alexis Henderson, Meghan Ollivant, Haley Ellis, Stacie Cleland, Cassidy Crown and Leah Granger.

Garland Civic Theatre, a member of Garland Chamber of Commerce and Texas Nonprofit Theatres will begin its 41st season this fall. Season sponsors include Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Texas Commission on the Arts, and The Dallas Morning News. Visit the GCT website at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information.