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Jake Vandiver, left, as Ren, and Cassie Freeling as Ariel perform a scene on a bridge during rehearsals for “Footloose the Musical.”
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Supporting cast members dance and sing the opening song for “Footloose, the Musical” during rehearsals.
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Everybody cut loose — kick off your Sunday shoes
‘Footloose’ brings back memories
"Footloose the Musical" is brought to life by talented Fort Gibson students and talented musicians, said the director, Melanie Wicks.
The high school Drama Club will perform the play based on the 1984 movie of the same name for the community this weekend.
Senior Jake Vandiver plays Ren, the big city kid who comes to Beaumont, Texas, and stirs everyone up.
“The first time I heard the music for the play, I thought it was exciting,” Vandiver said. “It's something people will remember.”
Vandiver previously performed in two other musicals, “The King and I” and “Oklahoma” and won fifth place in a National singing competition.
Senior Cassie Freeling plays Ariel, the small town preacher's daughter who falls for Ren.
This is Freeling's first musical, but she's performed since she first played Orphan Annie as a little girl.
She agrees with Vandiver that this play will be something to remember and will bring back memories for some.
The musical ensemble includes 80s hits such as “Let's Hear it for the Boy,” “Footloose,” and “Holding Out for a Hero” — all played by a live band.
“We have extremely talented people in the community that have come to help us,” Wicks said.
Jenny Krepps is musical director, Kerry Huffer conducts and plays flute, and Jay Huffer, Ed Warren, Jim Loftin, Phil Sapienza and Bradley Spears round out the rest of the orchestra.
“The music is well known because it's been a part of pop culture for 20 or 30 years,” said Andrea Bristel, who plays the preacher's wife.
The audience can reminisce over other 80s pop culture too: Teased hair, neon clothes, leg warmers, and energetic teenagers bring the decade to life.
If you go
WHAT: “Footloose, the Musical.
WHO: Fort Gibson Drama Club.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE: Fort Gibson High School auditorium.
ETC.: Admission $5.
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