SANTA BARBARA YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS
FOOTLOOSE
Musical directed by Deanne Anders

Once again Santa Barbara Youth Theatre demonstrates the talent, energy, and professionalism of our city's youth as they present the musical Footloose.

Deanne Anders, Artistic Director of Santa Barbara Youth Theatre, directs this compelling tale of teenage rebellion and the struggle to overcome well-intentioned but misguided oppression.

Ren is the free-spirited city kid from Chicago who moves with his mom to Bomont, a religious town in Texas where dancing and rock music is prohibited. As Ren tries to fit in, he battles the fears, misconceptions and the misunderstandings that come from being the "new kid." With his new friends, Ariel, the high spirited daughter of the minister who created the ban on dance and music and the down to earth Willard, who shows him that living in a small town has its advantages, Ren finds his way, discovers how to stand up for his beliefs, and revitalizes the spirit of the town.

Santa Barbara Youth Theatre's production features many new and returning faces. Adam Trent, the proverbial triple threat performer, plays Ren McCormack. Adam, a 2nd year SBCC drama student, has been with Santa Barbara Youth Theatre for the past 5 seasons. His zany Hysterium from last season's A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum, had the audience cheering.

Elizabeth Anderson, another triple threat performer, and Santa Barbara Youth Theatre veteran, portrays the edgy preacher's daughter, Ariel. Elizabeth most recently graced the Santa Barbara Youth Theatre stage as Benvolio in this winter's production of Romeo and Juliet. Last seen as malevolent Shak Graa in Starmites, Erik Finck returns to Santa Barbara Youth Theatre as the determined and strong willed Reverend Shaw Moore. Reverend Moore's emotional journey dynamically juxtaposes that of Ren's which gives Footloose much of its heart and compassion

Other cast members include Nick Sullberg as Willard, Lucia Gill as Vi Moore, Madison James as Rusty, Mike Curtis as Cranston and making her Santa Barbara Youth Theatre debut Danielle Braus as Ethel McCormack.

Joining Ms. Anders are Alexander Georgakis, Musical Director, E. Bonnie Lewis and Leslie Sack, choreographers, Elise Unruh, conductor, Heather Grosch, costumer, Amanda Dwyer stage manager and Brad Spaulding, Technical Director.

As with all Santa Barbara Youth Theatre productions, many of the production staff members have gone through the Youth Theatre ranks starting out as technical support and becoming costumers, dance captains, stage managers or musical directors. The caliber and quality of the Santa Barbara Youth Theatre experience enables many of our performers and participants to go on to enjoy higher education and/or professional work in the performing arts arena.

Footloose, the musical, delivers what audiences expect, and much more. The production takes the film's amazing core of material and transforms it, creating a theatrical presentation which is familiar and, at the same time, brand new.

Join Santa Barbara Youth Theatre as they bring a bit of Americana to Center Stage Theater. Experience and enjoy the energy, passion and humor of Footloose!

Visit the SBYT web site: www.sbyouththeatre.org

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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
The Center Stage Theater Box Office is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5:00 P.M., and one hour before each performance. See below for location.

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LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
Center Stage Theater is located in the Paseo Nuevo Center, upstairs at the intersection of Chapala and De la Guerra Streets, Santa Barbara, California.

Take Highway 101 to Carrillo Street, exit and turn toward the mountains (northbound turns right, southbound turns left). Proceed to Chapala Street (fourth light) and turn right. Proceed 1-1/2 blocks and turn left into either of two entrances to Paseo Nuevo. Park near the elevator, or proceed to roof-level parking.