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New Sneakers

Character Descriptions

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When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

 

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

REN MCCORMACK – teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5)
 

ETHEL MCCORMACK – his mother (Range: A3-D5)
 

REVEREND SHAW MOORE – the minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4)
 

VI MOORE – his wife (Range: A3-Db5)
 

ARIEL MOORE – their teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5)
 

LULU WARNICKER – Ren's aunt
 

WES WARNICKER – her husband
 

COACH ROGER DUNBAR – the high school gym teacher
 

ELEANOR DUNBAR – his wife
 

RUSTY – Ariel's best friend (Range: A3-F#5 (opt. F#6))
 

URLEEN – Ariel's friend (Range: A3-D5)
 

WENDY JO – Ariel's friend (Range: A3-E5)
 

CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel's boyfriend (Range: F#3-B4)
 

LYLE – Chuck's buddy 
 

TRAVIS - Chuck's buddy
 

A COP
 

BETTY BLAST - the owner of The Burger Blast
 

WILLARD HEWITT – Ren's friend, a country boy (Range: Bb2-Ab4)
 

PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK
 

JETER – Ren's friend
 

BICKLE – Ren's friend
 

GARVIN – Ren's friend
 

COWBOY BOB – the lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que (Range: E3-C5)
 

COWBOY BOB'S BAND
 

ENSEMBLE – Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople and High School Students

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