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Footloose




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English Title: Footloose
Japanese Title: フットルース
Romanized Title: Futtoruusu

Troupe: Snow
Year: 2012
Performances: Umeda Arts Theater, 07/07 - 07/23; Hakataza Theater, 08/01 - 08/25

Based On: Footloose stage adaption by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE, based on screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Adaption/Direction: Koyanagi Naoko
Lyrics: DEAN PITCHFORD
Composer: TOM SNOW, Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN
Music Adaption: Teshima Kyouko
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Ueshima Yukio, AYAKO, Ueki Gou

Available on DVD: No (Live CD recording only)

Cast

RoleCast
Ren McCormackOtozuki Kei
Ariel Moore (the reverend's daughter)Maihane Mimi
Betty Blast (the owner of Burger Blast)Rika Masumi
Reverend Shaw Moore (a conservative minister) Misuzu Aki
Ethel McCormackMaisaki Rin
Principal ClarkKaho Anna
Willard Hewitt Saou Kurama
Vi MooreSahana Mako
Diane / CowgirlSatsuki Aina
Chuck Cranston Renjou Makoto
Roger DunbarKaon Yuuki
Ronny / Cowboy BobKaryou Shizuru
RustyManaka Ayu
Eleanor DunbarKonohana Inori
Lulu WarnickerShiranagi Suzu
UrleenToumi Sarasa
Wes WarnickerOosumi Rei
TravisMana Haruto
Sarah Warnicker / CowgirlShouno Chio
JeeterAyakaze Sakina
VickerHokaze Narumi
Officer ParkerAsei Itsuki
LyleKiraha Reo
Wendy JoHanae Chiho


Other Cast: Yuuto Iriya, Subaru Hanaka, Meika Rara, Daiki Ryou, Ai Sumire, Amatsuki Tsubasa, Ouji Kaoru, Shiramine Yuri, Hizakura Honori, Kazushiro Runa, Aoi Miki, Machi Yuuka, Soranami Kou, Saizuki Tsukushi, Towaki Sea, Sara Anna

Summary

WARNING!! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!


NOTE: Summary from Wikipedia.

Act 1

Ren, an ordinary city kid, is in a dance club in Chicago, dancing off his stresses born of his long and arduous eight-hour work day ("Footloose"). But this is his last visit; he tells his friends that due to financial pressures brought on by his father's abandonment, he and his mother Ethel are moving to a small town in the middle of nowhere named Bomont (much to the chagrin of his friends, who gripe, "Bomont?! Where the hell is Bomont?!"), where his aunt and uncle have offered them a place to stay. Once there, Ren and Ethel attend church and get their first glimpse of Reverend Shaw Moore ("On Any Sunday") a conservative minister who is a big authority figure in the town. After a long sermon lambasting the evils of "rock and roll" music and its "endless chant of pornography", the Reverend's daughter, Ariel, runs off to a gas station to meet her boyfriend Chuck Cranston, who is "trailer trash", only wanting to get in Ariel's pants ("The Girl Gets Around"). While they embrace, the Reverend shows up and catches Chuck with his hands around his daughter, much to his displeasure.

The next day, Ren shows up for school and Willard Hewitt, a slow-witted cowboy with a bad attitude and a strong loyalty to his mother, decides to beat him up but Ren goes along with it and doesn't mind. So, they become friends. Ren tells Willard about the dancing he used to do in Chicago ("I Can't Stand Still"). Willard tries to stop him from dancing in the middle of the school, but Ren ignores him and puts on a show in front of the school principal, who angrily explains that dancing is illegal in the town of Bomont. Willard defends Ren, saying that he is new in town and does not know the rules. After the principal leaves, Rusty, who is madly in love with Willard, tells him how brave he is to have stood up to the principal on Ren's behalf. Rusty and her friends, Wendy Jo and Urleen, then explain to a bemused Ren that dancing is illegal after Reverend Moore passed a law forbidding dancing after a horrifying car accident involving four kids returning from a dance — one of whom was his son. They then warn him to lie low unless he wants to get into even more trouble than he already is. ("Somebody's Eyes").

Ariel returns home to a disgruntled Shaw, who stubbornly ignores her despite her repeated attempts to engage conversation with him . Exasperated, she leaves the room in a huff, leaving the Reverend and Vi, his wife, alone to bicker over her. Shaw expresses his concern over Ariel's relationship with Chuck Cranston, but when Vi attempts to assure him their fling will soon cool down, he silences her and storms off to finish writing his sermon. Ethel, fed up with the groundless suspicion that Ren is forced to suffer as the "new kid", commiserates alongside Vi. They are joined by Ariel, and lament how no one ever listens to them, everyone being so set in their own ways that they are seldom allowed to get a word in edgewise ("Learning to be Silent").

After school that day, several of the students go to the Burger Blast, a burger restaurant. Ariel, Rusty and their friends are doing homework at a table while Willard talks to Ren, who is dressed up in a waiter's uniform and roller skates, as he has just been hired to work at the restaurant. When Ren takes Ariel's order, she flirts with him. Willard warns Ren that Chuck Cranston would not be happy if Ren were to become involved with Ariel. Ren then proceeds to question Willard about his relationship with Rusty. Willard proclaims that he thinks she is very good-looking, but is annoyed by her non-stop talking. Ariel is talking with her friends about how she wants to find a decent guy ("Holding Out for a Hero"). Chuck shows up in a fury and starts to yell at Ariel. Ren and Willard come to her defense, but it is Betty Blast, the owner of the restaurant, who breaks up the fight.

After Ren gets off work, Ariel takes him to her secret place beneath the train tracks where she discusses her hatred of Bomont. Unbeknownst to them, Chuck witnesses the pair together.

Afterwards, Ren walks her home, catching the Reverend and Vi by surprise, as they had believed that Ariel was at home in her room all the while. On top of Shaw's displeasure at his daughter's disobedience, a nervous Ren unintentionally insults him in an attempt to ease his worries, making the situation more awkward and causing all of Shaw's friends (who were over playing a game of bridge) to dash off. An irritated Shaw then sternly orders Ariel to cease her visits with him, but Ariel retaliates, claiming that he is doing no more than make her feel like a prisoner. After a fed up daughter and wife storm off in a rage, Shaw begins to feel a pang of guilt, pondering whether or not he is being fair with his daughter while considering the problematic task of being both a preacher and a father ("Heaven Help Me").

At school the next day, Ren shows up late to gym class with Ariel and Willard and explains to the teacher that he was jumped by Chuck, but the teacher won't listen. Ren laments that the citizens of Bomont are so "wound up", muttering that at least in Chicago he had the clubs to turn to in times of stress. After a quip by Willard suggesting that they "should take the coach dancing", Ren realizes that throwing a dance would be the perfect way to alleviate the teenagers' pressures, while at the same time making a statement to Reverend Moore and the town council. Willard tells Ren that he is insane, but Ren won't listen and reveals his plan to all of the students, eventually winning them over. Word catches on to Reverend Shaw, who, as the one responsible for banning it to begin with, is determined to do anything within his power to ensure that it does not happen ("I'm Free/Heaven Help Me").

Act 2

Ren, Ariel, Willard, and Rusty are in a town neighboring Bomont, where there is a big dance hall, complete with a country band ("Let's Make Believe We're in Love/Still Rockin'"). Rusty repeatedly attempts to dance with Willard, but he weasels his way out, dragging Ren off to the bar to get drinks. There, he explains to Ren that he doesn't know how to dance. Rusty overhears them, as do several cowboys, who begin to mock Willard. Rusty comes to his defense, saying that he might not be perfect, but she loves him anyway ("Let's Hear it for the Boy"). During Rusty's song, Ren tries to teach Willard to dance, who after much initial stumbling and apprehension whips off an amazing dance combination, much to Rusty's surprise.

Chuck Cranston then shows up at the Moores' home. When he tells them that Ariel is not where they think she is, Vi and Shaw become very worried. Chuck leaves, and shortly after Ariel then shows up pretending she was at her friend's house studying, but her parents reveal that they know she wasn't there. After an argument Shaw is about to hit Ariel, when Vi intervenes. Vi then tries to console him while telling him that his reprimanding is not all that logical ("Can You Find it in Your Heart?").

Meanwhile, Ren, Willard, and their friends are trying to find a way to present their idea to the town council. Ren is extremely discouraged and considers forgetting the whole idea. Willard gives Ren some advice that his beloved mother told him and explains that he can't give up ("Mama Says"). Just as Ren's confidence has built up, Ariel shows up with a black eye and tells Ren that Chuck beat her up. Ariel tells everyone to leave her alone, but Ren comforts Ariel instead. Ariel reveals that her brother was in the car accident that led to the dancing ban. She gives Ren a Bible with various passages he can use for his motion. It is then they both realize they've fallen in love with each other ("Almost Paradise").

At the town council meeting, Ren stands up and explains to the council, including the principal, coach, and Reverend Moore, that dancing is written about in the Bible and should not be illegal ("Dancing is Not a Crime"). Ren is favorably supported, but the members don't listen and the motion is dismissed.

After the meeting, Ethel explains that Shaw had those votes locked no matter what, and she suggests that Ren go talk to him face to face. Ren goes to the pastor's house and explains to him that he should not take his anguish about his son's death out on the entire town. They argue, but when Ren points out that they're both dealing with loss — Rev. Moore's loss of his son, Ren's loss of his father — they realize a common bond. Ren leaves, but struck by Ren's insight, Rev. Moore struggles with what to do ("I Confess")/("Heaven Help Me (Reprise)").

At the next service, Shaw tells the whole congregation that he is going to allow the teenagers to hold a dance. They are overjoyed. Ren asks Ariel to the dance and Willard invites Rusty, telling her that he is even willing to dance with her. After the crowd leaves, Vi and Shaw are left alone, where Shaw tells Vi how much he loves her and how he has made many mistakes in the past ("Can You Find It In Your Heart?" (Reprise)"). At the end, the Reverend, his wife, and all the townsfolk attend the huge dance ("Footloose (Finale)").

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