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LV's Production of Footloose Is Direct and Enjoyable


The drama program here has adapted many musicals since 2000. The talent behind the program have adapted such musicals as: Thoroughly Modern Millie in 2016; Little Women in 2015; Guys and Dolls in 2014, and many others.

Perhaps their most daunting musical to put on was this year’s musical, Footloose, which is eponymous of the classic 80s flick, which stars Kevin Bacon as the protagonist who moves to a practically unknown town with the goal of scrapping the law against dancing within the town.

Was this musical so daunting that the entire performance to crumble? Or did many of the actors brush off the stress in order to pour their hearts and souls in their performances?

To start, on the opening night, it became incredibly apparent that there was some sort of error with the mic system. The curtain opened, and the three starting vocalists almost sounded robotic due to the mics. The vocals were strong, but they were restrained beneath the technical difficulties with the mics.

Samantha Tudor (Senior) and Dean Conrad (Senior), playing Ariel and Ren.

The two leads in the musical, seniors Dean Conrad and Samantha Tudor, were excellent in the roles they played. They both gave their characters unique spin that made them stand out from the immense ensemble. Both actors’ acting and vocals supported the reason as to why they were chosen for the leads.

L to R: Dean Conrad (Senior), Andrew Selfe (Junior), Brooke Eberts (Junior), Carly Hurst (Senior), and Amber Wireman (Junior).

There were also quite a few comedic roles, the main comedy coming from the following actors: Brooke Eberts as Betty Blast; Carly Hurst as Ulreen; Andrew Selfe as Willard, and Amber Wireman as Wendy Jo.

The choreography and musical score were extremely engaging. There were a range of different types of compositions, ranging from soft and emotional to more excited pieces. Perhaps the best example of this was the final act of the show. The cast performed the iconic song of the same name, accompanied with a bombastic and exciting dance number.

Licking Valley’s adaptation of Footloose was an enjoyable way to spend two hours. Despite the mic quality not servicing the talented cast members, the dance members and singing was engaging, and the actors gave it their all. This is yet another musical the drama program can add to their successes.

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