Footloose

Millburn High School
Millburn, NJ

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Millburn High School
Limelight Players

PRESENTS

FOOTLOOSE

Stage Adaptation by

DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Music by Lyrics by

TOM SNOW DEAN PITCHFORD

Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN

Set and Lighting Design
Tom Rowe

Music Director and Pit Conductor
Bruce De La Cruz

Director and Choreographer
Lindsay Maron

Footloose is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals, a Concord
Theatricals Company: www.rnh.com

Footloose* SONGS Ren, Company
On Any Sunday Rev. Shaw Moore, Company
The Girl Gets Around** ACT I
I Can't Stand Still Chuck, Ariel, Travis, Lyle
Somebody's Eyes ACT II Ren
Learning to Be Silent
Holding Out for a Hero+ Rusty, Urleen, Wendy Jo, Company
Somebody's Eyes (Reprise) Vi, Ethel, Ariel
Heaven Help Me
I'm Free / Heaven Help Me/On a Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen
Sunday Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen
Shaw
Le's Make Believe We're in Love Ren, Shaw, Company
Let's Hear it For the Boy
Can You Find It In Your Heart? Irene, Country Kickers
Mama Says Rusty, Company
Almost Paradise++ Vi
Dancing Is Not a Crime Willard, Boys
I Confess Ren, Ariel
On Any Sunday (Reprise) Ren, Boys
Can You Find It In Your Heart? Shaw
(Reprise) Company
Footloose (Finale)* Shaw

Company

CAST

Cast Members

Ren McCormack Spencer Quartin

Ethel McCormack Lauren Dordevic

Reverend Shaw Moore Daniel Dantowitz

Vi Moore Bailey Edelman

Ariel Moore Tahlia Bernstein

Wes Warnicker Greg Licciardi

Coach Roger Dunbar Jacob Pollack

Eleanor Dunbar Lily Roth

Rusty Halie Jasinover

Urleen Sydney Brenton

Wendy Jo Iliana Weisberg

Chuck Cranston PJ Powar

Lyle AJ DeAugustine

Travis Jared Kirschenbaum

A Cop / Adult Justin Ali

Lulu Warnicker / Betty Blast / Adult Hannah Rubinstein

Willard Hewitt Jack Ebner

Principal Harry Clark John Paul Sonza

Jeter / Teen Dylan Levison

Bickle / Teen Owen Mathay

Garvin / Teen Zev Marinoff

Cowboy Bob / Teen Zachary Liu-Walter

Teen Drew Margolis

Teen Charlie Baker

Teen Jesse Anderson

Teen Tamir Stein

Teen CAST Spenser Brenton
Teen Katie Seifer

Teen Cast Members (continued) Shona Dave
Teen Paige Anatol

Teen Elizabeth Maurer

Teen Copyright © 2020 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission. Sofia Sanfilippo
Teen Ava Redmann

Teen Cadence Akhavan

Teen Saima Hasan

Teen Fiona Duckworth

Teen Anusha Kejriwal

Teen Melody Ma

CREW

Crew Members

Student Stage Crew Leader Daniel Sirota*
Student Stage Crew Leader
Stage Crew Members Anika Shirvaikar

Director and Choreographer Casey Hein
Music Director and Pit Conductor Nemma Kalra
Set and Lighting Design Matthew Kirshenbaum
Artwork/Creative William Knoll-Finn
Musicians Spencer Lipp

Alison Liu*
Eric Liu

Jasper Miller
Sahil Shah

Raunaq Sinha*
*Senior

Lindsay Maron

Bruce De La Cruz

Tom Rowe

Zev Marinoff

Conductor/Keys 1: Bruce De La Cruz
Keys 2: Nicole DÕAngelo
Reeds: Mike Webb
Guitar 1: Rick Merino
Guitar 2: Ben Samuelson
Bass: John Moroney
Drums: Colin Bell

WHO'S WHO

Spencer Quartin as Ren McCormack

Spencer Quartin, a Junior, is thrilled to be playing the role of Ren in
Footloose. Previous roles include Anything Goes (Billy), Nice Work if
you Can Get it (Jimmy), Our Time Cabaret (The Actor), Hairspray
(Corny Collins), West Side Story (Action), among others. He thanks
his Mom, Dad, brother Gavin and dog Milo for their love and support.

Lauren Dordevic as Ethel McCormack

Lauren Dordevic is extremely thrilled to be playing Ethel in her fourth
Limelight production at Millburn High. She has appeared in She Kills
Monsters, Guys and Dolls (as Ferguson), Bye Bye Birdie (as Ursula),
and A Few Good Men. She would like to thank her family, friends and
voice coach, Adrienne Mckeown, for their continued support and love.

Daniel Dantowitz as Reverend Shaw Moore

Daniel Dantowitz, a senior at MHS, is thrilled for his second Limelight
production! He has served Soulfege, the high schoolÕs a cappella
group, as the music director and primary arranger since his junior
year. He also plays on the Boys Volleyball team, founded Spikeball
club, and works at Starbucks in town! Thanks to his parents and
brothers for their support.

Bailey Edelman as Vi Moore

Bailey Edelman is a sophomore at Millburn High School. This is
BaileyÕs first Limelight production, and she has had the most amazing
time. Some of her favorite roles include Lucy in For The Love of
Charlie Brown, Gingy in Shrek The Musical, and Young Elsa in Frozen
Jr. She gives a huge thanks to Lindsay Maron, Bruce de La Cruz, Ms.
Bardes, and Ms. Siegel. Break Legs!

Tahlia Bernstein as Ariel Moore

Tahlia is a sophomore, thrilled to make her Millburn HS theater debut.
Previously Annie/Annie- Walnut Street Theatre, Pepper/Annie -WBT,
Summer/School of Rock- UPAC, Grace/The Gray Man off broadway,
Papermill conservatory 2016/17.Thank you to Lindsay Maron,
Adrienne Mckeown, family, friends & to all in Footloose, honored to be
a part of this talented group.

WHO'S WHO

Greg Licciardi as Wes Warnicker

Greg is a senior and Footloose is his third Limelight Production at
Millburn High School. He has been in two Limelight dramas, She Kills
Monsters and Hide and Shriek, as well. Greg would like to thank Ms.
Maron for all the hard work she has put into making this experience
possible for all of the cast. Greg would also like to thank his family for
always staying by his side.

Jacob Pollack as Coach Roger Dunbar

Jacob is very excited to be in his third Limelight Production! Jacob
would like to thank the entire cast for all of their hard work and
dedication and Ms. Maron and Mr. De la Cruz for helping him prepare
his singing and dancing numbers. Finally, Jacob would like to thank
his entire family for their constant support.

Lily Roth as Eleanor Dunbar

Lily Roth in 11th grade is extremely excited to play Eleanor in this
year's show. She has previously been in The Little Mermaid, and She
Kills Monsters. In her free time she enjoys camping, cooking, and
dancing.

Halie Jasinover as Rusty

This is HalieÕs second production with Limelight! She appeared as
General Cartwright in Guys and Dolls last year. She would like to
thank Lindsay, Bruce, Ms. Siegel, and Ms. Bardes for this opportunity.
She also thanks her family for always supporting her and Adrienne
Mckeown for helping her sound amazing! Shoutout to Simmy and
Sidney for helping her run lines!

Sydney Brenton as Urleen

Sydney Brenton is thrilled to join Limelight Players in Footloose! Past
credits include Elf the Musical (Paper Mill Playhouse) Oliver! Jr, Sister
Act, Jr, Ragtime, The Music Man, and six years in the Paper Mill
PlayhouseÕs summer conservatory. Big thanks to Mom, Dad, Spenser,
Ginny, and cast and crew of Footloose.

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WHO'S WHO

Iliana Weisberg as Wendy Jo

Iliana Weisberg is a fourteen year old reader, writer, composer, and
performer. Favorite roles include the Narrator in Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fantine in Les MisŽrables: School
Edition, and Featured Ancestor in The Addams Family. Big thank you
to Mom, Dad, Temira, Penn, and of course, Lindsay, Bruce, and Ms.
Siegel.

PJ Powar as Chuck Cranston

PJ, a Senior, canÕt wait to conclude his Limelight career with such an
amazing show! His stage debut came in 7th grade, and he has not
slowed down since. When not on stage, PJ enjoys playing soccer with
MHSÕs State Championship team, or singing with Soulfege A
Cappella, serving as the groupÕs president. HeÕs so excited to make
his last Limelight memories!

AJ DeAugustine as Lyle

AJ DeAugustine is a freshman who enjoys acting, singing, and
theatre. Previous works include Titus Andronicus (Young Lucius) and
Coriolanus (Young Martius) at Shakespeare Theatre NJ, She Kills
Monsters (assorted roles) at MHS, and The Full Monty (Nathan
Lukowski) at Fairleigh Dickinson University. AJ is thrilled to be a part
of Footloose, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jared Kirschenbaum as Travis

Jared is so excited to participate in his third MHS production! Jared
made his MHS debut last year as Aesop in Hide and Shriek. Jared
could also be seen in the ensemble of last yearÕs MHS production of
Guys and Dolls. Love and gratitude to Emily Bauer & Adrienne
McKeown. To my family and friends - thank you for all of your love and
support!

Justin Ali as A Cop / Adult

Justin is very excited to participate in Footloose. Justin previously
appeared in A Few Good Men and She Kills Monsters. This is his first
musical for Limelight and his second musical overall, having been a
part of the ensemble for The Little Mermaid. Justin is thankful to his
friends and family for all of their love and support. He is also thankful
for all of the talented people in cast and crew for their dedication and
hard work!

WHO'S WHO

Hannah as Lulu Warnicker / Betty Blast
Rubinstein / Adult

Hannah is thrilled to be performing in her fifth Limelight production and
second MHS musical. In preparation for her roles as Lulu and Betty
Blast, she Òkicked off her Sunday shoesÓ and put on roller skates!
Shout out to the incredible cast of Footloose, and a big thank you to
Lindsay, Ms. Bardes, Ms. Siegel, Mr. De la Cruz, the crew, and
everyone else who helped the production. Love to mom, dad, and
Rachel for supporting me - always - in all my pursuits. Kisses to Moxie
and Dublin.

Jack Ebner as Willard Hewitt

Jack Ebner is performing in his second Limelight production. In recent
years, Jack has participated in Guys and Dolls, Shrek the Musical, and
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. By playing the
part of Willard in Footloose, Jack seems to be a natural with his foolish
remarks and flawless dance moves, as Jack truly believes he is the
ÒWillard Hewitt of MHS.Ó

John Paul Sonza as Principal Harry Clark

John Paul Sonza is ecstatic to perform in his MHS Limelight debut. He
is a Sophomore at Millburn High School. His last production was in
Shrek the Musical at MMS. He is also a member of Miller Chorus. Off
the stage, John Paul is a Life Scout and an active Patrol Leader in
BSA Troop 15 Short Hills. Special thanks to his family for inspiring him
to perform in musical theatre.

Dylan Levison as Jeter / Teen

Dylan is a freshman at Millburn High School. He has a passion for
musical theater and has loved every minute of being in his first
Limelight production. Dylan studies voice under Adrienne Mckeown
and has recently taken part in a program at Stella Adler Studio of
Acting. Special thanks to his family, coaches, and friends. He hopes
that you enjoy this amazing show!

Owen Mathay as Bickle / Teen

Owen Mathay is a junior performing in his second Limelight
production. Outside of performing, Owen plays a variety of instruments
and writes music. He thanks the entire cast, crew, and production
team for working to make Footloose a great experience, and looks
forward to being a part of future Limelight shows.

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WHO'S WHO

Zev Marinoff as Garvin / Teen

Zev Marinoff dreamed of playing Garvin from Footloose since his
earliest days in utero. Once born, he dedicated his waking days and
many a long night trying to crack this most august of roles. Garvin
from Footloose is not only the most interesting character Zev has
played, but is by far the most human. Zev hopes he will be cast as
Garvin again next year.

Zachary Liu-Walter as Cowboy Bob / Teen

This is ZachÕs first ever stage performance. Singing since he was five,
Zach has always had an interest in music. Outside of music, Zach is
an avid runner and hopes to break multiple school records. On top of
that, Zach enjoys writing songs and poetry. When Zach is not busy
with activities, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and spending
time with family.

Drew Margolis as Teen

Drew is ecstatic to be a part of Footloose! Some credits include:
Dance Divas Nutcracker (Nathan, u/s Hayden), Our Time Cabaret
(Performer), Wicked Jr. (Boq); Me, My Mom, and Roz (Younger
Patrick - Reading). He also performed in The Broadway Buddy
Cabaret with me and Kevin Massey. He dances at Steps on Broadway
and NJDTE. He would like to thank Kim, Julie, and Adrienne.

Charlie Baker as Teen

Charlie Baker feels bittersweet to be in his final limelight production.
He has most recently played Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls
and Chuck Biggs in She Kills Monsters. He will also play Jean-Michel
in Cinderella later this month at Mount St. Mary Academy. He is also
the Vice President of the senior class and will be attending Vanderbilt
University this fall.

Jesse Anderson as Teen

Jesse is excited to be on stage for his second production. After playing
as Lurch in The Addams Family at Millburn Middle School, heÕs ready
to take on Footloose. Jesse has set high expectations for himself and
years to come.

WHO'S WHO

Tamir Stein as Teen

Tamir is excited to be a part of this yearÕs performance of Footloose.
Tamir brought fun and flair to his portrayal of Gomez in Millburn Middle
SchoolÕs The Addams Family and debuted his beatboxing skills as the
Pied Piper in Shrek. He wants to give a special thanks to his friends
and family for putting up with his antics while preparing for this
unforgettable experience.

Spenser Brenton as Teen

Spenser Brenton is so excited to perform in Millburn High schoolÕs
Footloose! Past credits include: Annie, Papermill New Voices 2017,
2018, and 2019, Sister Act Jr., and Oliver! Jr. Special thanks to her
friends and family for their endless support!

Katie Seifer as Teen

Katie is thrilled to be dancing her way into her first Limelight Players
production of Footloose! Some of her past roles include Jellylorum in
Cats, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Belle in Beauty and the Beast.
She would like to thank her family, friends, Lindsay, Ms. Siegel, and
everyone at Front & Center for Performing Arts for all their endless
love and support!

Shona Dave as Teen

Shona Dave is excited to perform in her first Limelight production. Past
shows she has been in include Shrek (at MMS), Working, and Once
On This Island. During summer, Shona attends Stagedoor Manor.
When not doing theatre, Shona enjoys drawing and listening to music.
She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and
support.

Paige Anatol as Teen

Paige is thrilled to be making her first appearance on the MHS stage.
This production has been an amazing opportunity for her to continue
to explore her love for singing, dancing and performing. Special thanks
to her friends and family for being so very supportive, and to the
wonderful cast of Footloose who have become her second family on
and off the stage.

WHO'S WHO

Elizabeth Maurer as Teen

Lizzie is a freshman and is excited to be performing in her first high
school musical. Lizzie thanks her mother, father, and Chloe. She
would also like to thank the cast and crew for this amazing experience.

Sofia Sanfilippo as Teen

Sofia Sanfilippo, a sophomore, is so excited to perform in her fourth
Limelight production here at Millburn Highschool. After performing in
the fall drama She Kills Monsters, she canÕt wait to take on the
musical. Sofia has done lots of training with Performers Theatre
Workshop, including being featured in their 2018 Professional Track.
She would like to thank the cast and crew of the show for all the
support.

Ava Redmann as Teen

Ava Redmann is a 9th grader at Millburn High School and is very
excited to be a part of her first ever high school show! She loves to
act, dance, and sing and is thrilled to do all three at school! When not
doing theatre, Ava loves hanging out with friends and playing with her
dog. She would lastly like to thank the cast and crew who helped put
on an amazing show!

Cadence Akhavan as Teen

Cadence Akhavan is beyond excited to continue her Limelight journey
in Footloose! In the past, Cadence has played the roles of Sharpay
Evans, Velma Von Tussle, Rose Red, etc. Outside of theatre,
Cadence enjoys dancing ballet, tap, and jazz and singing as a
member of MHSÕs Soulfege A Cappella. Cadence canÕt wait for the
years of Limelight that lie ahead!

Saima Hasan as Teen

Saima Hasan, a freshman, is thrilled to be part of Footloose, her first
high school show! She sings in MHSÕs Soulfege A Cappella, plays
bass clarinet, does martial arts, and recently appeared as a featured
ancestor in The Addams Family at MMS last year. Saima loves music
and theater, and hopes to continue exploring music throughout her
high school career.

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WHO'S WHO

Fiona Duckworth as Teen

Fiona Duckworth is a senior and is thrilled to be in her first high school
production this year in the ensemble! When she is not partying in
Bomont, sheÕs riding horses or playing the ukulele! She would like to
thank her mom, dad, and sister (and dog) for dealing with her
practicing the dance moves!

Anusha Kejriwal as Teen

Anusha is a senior at Millburn High School and is so excited to be a
part of this yearÕs production of Footloose. Although this is her first
time performing in a musical, you can find her debating on weekends
or hanging out with her brother Krish. Finally, Anusha would like to
thank her family and the cast for their constant support.

Melody Ma as Teen

Melody is a freshman and is so excited to be involved in her first
Limelight production. Other previous credits include roles in The Little
Mermaid, Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family, High School
Musical Jr., and Suessical Jr. Thanks to Mom, Dad and Isaac, and the
cast and crew for making this such an amazing experience!

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Daniel Sirota* Student Stage Crew Leader

Dan Sirota is the Stage Crew Student Leader this year. As a senior at
MHS and a member of crew since 6th grade, he definitely knows his
way around a stage. He's worked every position on crew, and he is
leading the behind-the-scenes operations of the musical this year by
calling the show. Dan will attend American University in the fall.
"Footloose" is Dan's 9th production.

Anika Shirvaikar Student Stage Crew Leader

Anika Shirvaikar is a junior and is extremely excited to take part in
LimelightÕs production of Footloose! This will be her third Limelight
production, having taken part in Hide and Shriek, Guys and Dolls and
She Kills Monsters, and seventh production overall working on Stage
Crew. This will be her first Limelight production as a Stage Crew
leader.

Lindsay Maron Director and Choreographer

Lindsay Maron (Director/Choreographer) Ñ Lindsay is founder and artistic director of Pixie Dust
Players, a theatre company focused on youth currently based in Rahway, NJ. She has directed/
choreographed over 50 productions since 2008. She had the honor and privilege of adapting
Children of Eden into a junior version for Stephen Schwartz and Music Theatre International,
which is now a licensable title. Lindsay has also worked on over a dozen other pilot productions
including the upcoming 13, JR in March and Something Rotten, JR in May!). As a performer,
Lindsay has most recently been seen as Natalie in Next to Normal (Hamilton Stage), Sophie in
Mamma Mia (Cranford Dramatic Club, Villagers Theatre), and Maggie in A Chorus Line
(Algonquin Arts Theatre). Lindsay is a proud graduate of Millburn High School ('13) and
Northwestern University ('17).

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CREW WHO'S WHO

Bruce De La Cruz Music Director and Pit Conductor

Bruce De La Cruz is an active freelance musician, music director, arranger, and accompanist in
the NY/NJ area. He is currently a staff accompanist at Montclair State University and at Paper Mill
Playhouse where he is music director for their ChildrenÕs Theatre On Tour program. He has most
recently served as music director for Songs For A New World, Falsettos, Into The Woods,
Curtains, Guys And Dolls, Hair, Rent, Legally Blonde, If/Then, Wendy's Shadow (original
musical), American Idiot and has recently conducted a full orchestra in a concert version of Porgy
and Bess on the stage of Union County Performing Arts Center where he is currently the resident
music director.

Tom Rowe Set and Lighting Design

Mr. Rowe trained in New York City with American Ballet Theater, The Joffrey Ballet, Dan
Wagoner and Dancers; the Broadway productions of The Goodbye People, Runaways, Happy
End, Alice, and touring companies of Billy Bishop Goes to War, and For Colored GirlsÉ. He was
resident lighting designer for The Cleveland Ballet, H T Chen Dance Company and The Roxey
Ballet Company. Mr. Rowe taught and designed scenery and lighting at Raritan Valley
Community College. He was resident lighting designer and production manager for Union County
Performing Arts Center. Mr. Rowe designed lights for the last 10 shows at Millburn High School
and scenery for the last 6.

Zev Marinoff Artwork/Creative

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