Countdown To Opening Night!
FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION ~ Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. Footloose: Youth Edition is a one-hour version of the explosive musical specially designed for young performers!
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. 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. 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 (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 17 million copies!) 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.
Lap sitting is not permitted as every person must have their own ticket. No children under 3 will be permitted. No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.
Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes without an intermission
SHOWTIMES @ LCC
Saturday, March 14 ~ 2:00 PM
Saturday, March 14 ~ 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 15 ~ 2:00 PM
FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION AUDITION INFORMATION
All those cast in FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION are required to become a KVTA member at some level (minimum $30) by the initial cast meeting/read-thru. One parent/guardian being a member of KVTA does cover the membership requirement for all family members 17 and under. Failure to complete this requirement will result in the cast member being removed from the production.
Director: Rhonda Stenzinger
Assistant Director: Patricia Ferris
Vocal Director: Darnell Crater
Choreographer: Danielle Shoven
PERFORMANCE DATES / LOCATION:
Lincoln Cultural Center 240 Warren Ave Kankakee IL 60901
There will be seven (7) mandatory performances of this production.
School Performances*: Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13
(There will be two school performances* each day at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.)
Public Performances: Saturday, March 14 at 2 pm; Saturday, March 14 at 7 pm; Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm
*Every young person cast in this production will be required to miss two days of school for the school performances. Every cast member will be required to have a permission slip signed by his/her teachers and principal during the first week of rehearsal. Failure to return this slip by the deadline given may result in the cast member being removed from the cast.
All auditioners must be at least 6 years of age and no older than 17 years of age by March 12, 2026. Proof of age may be requested. All auditioners must complete an audition form, a conflict calendar, and sign KVTA's policy acknowledgement form. Cast members are required to provide the following personal items: shoes and socks. In addition, cast members may be asked to supply other items such as: leotards, tights, etc. Optional expenses include: a digital download from the production, a picture CD or thumb drive, apparel items, production party attendance, cast/staff chill times, etc. PLEASE NOTE: Child care is not available during rehearsals and performances. Cast and staff members are not permitted to bring their children, or any additional family members, to rehearsals. All rehearsals are closed to the public unless otherwise stated. All KVTA facilities are smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free. Anyone found to be in violation of these policies may be removed from the production.
If you have already signed a policy acknowledgement form during our 2025-2026 Season, you do not need to sign this form again.
KVTA Policies: PDF
KVTA Policy Acknowledgement Form to be signed: PDF
All participants, on-stage or off-stage, will be required to sign KVTA's Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies. If said participant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian will sign for the participant. Any parent or guardian signing for their auditioner agrees to instruct and provide information to their auditioner regarding KVTA's policies. An Emergency Card and Waiver of Liability must also be completed and signed in order to participate. These forms will be distributed when you first volunteer with KVTA. If you have any questions please email: kvta@kvta.org
CAST LIST:
We want to thank everyone who auditioned and came to callbacks for our production of Footloose: Youth Edition. We had so many incredibly talented people come out. It was very difficult to cast this show. We hope that any of you who were not cast will consider KVTA's next production Big Fish which has parts for kids and adults. Please email the Director at rhonda@kvta.org no later than Sunday, December 21st at noon to accept or reject your part.
REN MCCORMACK - HUNTER LOCKHART
ARIEL MOORE - OLIVIA ZWIRKOSKI
REVEREND SHAW MOORE - KYREN McELROY
VI MOORE - ELLA NITSCHKE
ETHEL MCCORMACK - SOPHIA SHERRILL
WILLARD HEWITT - LIAM LOHRBACH
RUSTY - ALLI WEBB
WENDY JO - ANNA POOLE
URLEEN - LAURYN BALK
CHUCK CRANSTON - AUSTIN LYLE
LULU WARNICKER - OLIVIA DOUGLAS
WES WARNICKER - AIDAN TROENDLE
LYLE - ARMANDO FIGUEROA
TRAVIS - ARYAN KASHYAP
JETER - BRADY PERZEE
BICKLE - CARTER SHULE
GARVIN - KALIPH WHITLOW
COWGIRL BONNIE - KATELYNN McBURNIE
COWBOY BOB - BRADY PERZEE
COWBOY JUDE - FINN SCHMIDT
COWBOY CHET - ARYAN KASHYAP
COWGIRL LAURA - ANNELIESE TROENDLE
TEEN/DANCE ENSEMBLE - Lauryn Balk, Parker Birkey, Claire Brouillet, Yazeni Calderon, Ruby Christensen, Cheyenne Clausing, Kinley Collins, Armando Figueroa, Melaina Hall, Lindsey Hudgins, Aryan Kashyap, Hadley Kirkland, Kylee Kothe, Hunter Lockhart, Liam Lohrbach, Charlee Mosher, Brady Perzee, Anna Poole, Kolbee Shoufler, Carter Shule, Alli Webb, Kaliph Whitlow, Olivia Zwirkoski
BETTY- ANNELIESE TROENDLE
COACH ROGER DUNBAR- KANE RUSHING
ELEANOR DUNBAR - SIMONE COPISKEY
PRINCIPAL CLARK - TEAGAN TOMBLIN
COP - FINN SCHMIDT
Council Members - (Wes, Cop, Lulu, Eleanor, Shaw)
Chicago Friends -
Danny - KALIPH WHITLOW
Lindsay - KINLEY COLLINS
Stevie - ARMANDO FIGUEROA
Marty - CARTER SHULE
CHURCH CHOIR - Teens & Adults
ADULT ENSEMBLE - Includes ALL Bomont adults AND:
Gracyn Allen, Zoey Christensen, Emma Froeschle, Odelia Kirkpatrick, Katelynn McBurnie, Brooklynn McGill, Amelia Nugent, Sophie Powell, June Rader, Lily Spear
Bomont Children Ensemble - Layla Birkey, Stevie Martin, Brynlee Shoufler
For those cast in the show, our CAST READ THRU and PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING will be on Saturday, January 3rd, at 1:00 pm at the KVTA Studios. This is a mandatory meeting. Parents/guardians are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer time for each cast member in this production.
Further questions regarding auditions, callbacks, or casting may be emailed to the Director, Rhonda Stenzinger, at: rhonda@kvta.org Please include Footloose: Youth Edition Auditions in the subject line.
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
The Staff of Footloose: Youth Edition