CAST
REN MCCORMACK (CONNOR RUDY): Connor is excited to be playing Ren in Westfield's production of Footloose. This is Connor's 5th mainstage at Westfield. Some of the shows he has previously performed in are Little Shop of Horrors, The Pajama Game, and Westfield's summer production of Mary Poppins. Connor will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall in the College of Engineering where he plans to major in Computer Science. Go Hokies!
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Ren: I like the character of Ren because he sings and dances which I constantly do. He can never 'stand still' and I relate to that so much since I've been dancing since I was 7 years old. I can't imagine being told that I wasn't allowed to dance.
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song in the show is Somebody's Eyes. I love the narrative mood of the song and the greek choir feel it brings to the scene. It really helps the audience understand Ren's frustration with this uptight town.
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Ren: I like the character of Ren because he sings and dances which I constantly do. He can never 'stand still' and I relate to that so much since I've been dancing since I was 7 years old. I can't imagine being told that I wasn't allowed to dance.
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song in the show is Somebody's Eyes. I love the narrative mood of the song and the greek choir feel it brings to the scene. It really helps the audience understand Ren's frustration with this uptight town.
ARIEL MOORE (MOLLY VAN TREES): This is Molly's second musical at Westfield, she is very very excited to be playing Ariel in this production. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her all her life.
Grade: 10
Favorite thing about Ariel:I really like that not only is Ariel fun and flirty, but she has a very complex character who has gone through things that not a lot of people have gone through, and that makes her really fun to play.
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song from the show is heaven help me/im free because for starters, i really the song itself, but mostly i think the song is really the first chance a lot of the kids from Bomont have to really be themselves and feel free and i think that its going to be a really awesome number.
Grade: 10
Favorite thing about Ariel:I really like that not only is Ariel fun and flirty, but she has a very complex character who has gone through things that not a lot of people have gone through, and that makes her really fun to play.
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song from the show is heaven help me/im free because for starters, i really the song itself, but mostly i think the song is really the first chance a lot of the kids from Bomont have to really be themselves and feel free and i think that its going to be a really awesome number.
RUSTY (SHAINA GREENBERG):This Shaina's 5th and final Westfield mainstage. She has previously been seen as Gladys in The Pajama Game and Smitty in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. She is ecstatic to be playing such a fun role and go out of Westfield Theatre with a bang! WHS 2016.
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Rusty:Rusty is a super fun character to play because she is the quintessential quirky, snarky best friend. She will always get the last word and make sure people know what she is thinking. I love that she always wants what is best for Ariel, but still teases her like regular friends do. My absolute favorite part about this character is her relationship with Willard. They both are so awkward until they end up together that you just want to cringe and smile all at the same time.
Favorite song in the Show:My favorite song in the show is Let's Hear It For The Boy because it is a blast to perform! The beat is so catchy that I find myself singing it for hours after rehearsal. We also do some really classic 80s dance moves in the number, which are always a good time!
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Rusty:Rusty is a super fun character to play because she is the quintessential quirky, snarky best friend. She will always get the last word and make sure people know what she is thinking. I love that she always wants what is best for Ariel, but still teases her like regular friends do. My absolute favorite part about this character is her relationship with Willard. They both are so awkward until they end up together that you just want to cringe and smile all at the same time.
Favorite song in the Show:My favorite song in the show is Let's Hear It For The Boy because it is a blast to perform! The beat is so catchy that I find myself singing it for hours after rehearsal. We also do some really classic 80s dance moves in the number, which are always a good time!
WILLARD HEWITT( KEEGAN GARANT): This is Keegan Garant's 8th and final Mainstage at WestField High School, you might have seen him in last years Cappie's show "The Pajama Game" as Vernon Hines. His senior year show credits are as following; 39 steps (clown), and to kill a mocking bird (Bob Ewell). Keegan would like to thank his family and three of his best friends over the past four years, Embrey G, Zachary S, and Jackson A. And for the last time, Keegan's favorite utensil is spoons.
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Willard: My favorite thing about Williard is how he is so confidently awkward, he knows who is and is a very bold person. Yet he still feels very uncomfortable in his own skin especially around rusty.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is Mama Says because its when I personally got to learn a lot about Williard plus its just a really fun song where I get to dance with my boys.
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Willard: My favorite thing about Williard is how he is so confidently awkward, he knows who is and is a very bold person. Yet he still feels very uncomfortable in his own skin especially around rusty.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is Mama Says because its when I personally got to learn a lot about Williard plus its just a really fun song where I get to dance with my boys.
REV. SHAW MOORE: ENI OYELEYE
Grade:12
Favorite thing about the Reverend: My favorite thing about the Reverend was building his character, he has the biggest character arch out of anyone in the show , and I enjoyed getting to dive into it.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is somebody's eyes because I love hearing Gabrielle Moses sing.
Grade:12
Favorite thing about the Reverend: My favorite thing about the Reverend was building his character, he has the biggest character arch out of anyone in the show , and I enjoyed getting to dive into it.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is somebody's eyes because I love hearing Gabrielle Moses sing.
VI MOORE(SARAH DAMERS):Sarah is thrilled to be playing Vi in Footloose, her ninth and final Westfield Mainstage. She has most recently been seen in Westfield's The 39 Steps and Westfield Summer Stage's Mary Poppins. She would like to thank her parents for support her all these years, her friends for being great, and her seniors for trudging through the last four years with her. It's been a great ride! WHS 2016. JMU Music 2020.
Grade:12
Favorite Thing about Vi:Sarah's favorite part about playing Vi is getting to play such a dynamic character and sing with her friends on stage.
Favorite song in the show:Sarah's favorite song in the show is I'm Free/Heaven Help Me because it is so high energy and hype.
Grade:12
Favorite Thing about Vi:Sarah's favorite part about playing Vi is getting to play such a dynamic character and sing with her friends on stage.
Favorite song in the show:Sarah's favorite song in the show is I'm Free/Heaven Help Me because it is so high energy and hype.
ETHEL MCCORMACK (MORGAN PERIGARD): Morgan is hype to be in her final mainstage. Would like to thank her bestfriends Eni and Gabby for all of there love and support.
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Ethel: Ethel is a very strong women, she has been through so much and continues to go on in life and be there for her son.
Favorite song in the show: I like heaven helps the man/I'm Free because its such a fun way to end act one.
Grade:12
Favorite thing about Ethel: Ethel is a very strong women, she has been through so much and continues to go on in life and be there for her son.
Favorite song in the show: I like heaven helps the man/I'm Free because its such a fun way to end act one.
WENDY JO(GABRIELLE MOSES): One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. Gabrielle is excited to be preforming in her ninth and final mainstage. She would like to thank her family, Eni, Morgan and the partners in Wine for all of their support. W&M '20"
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Wendy: I Like that Wendy Jo is the opposite of me. There is no depth to her at all she is 100% dits 100% of the time.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is holding out for a hero because I love the harmonies and it such a fun number to do!
Grade: 12
Favorite thing about Wendy: I Like that Wendy Jo is the opposite of me. There is no depth to her at all she is 100% dits 100% of the time.
Favorite song in the show: My favorite song in the show is holding out for a hero because I love the harmonies and it such a fun number to do!
URLEEN(AUBREY CERVARICH )This is Aubrey's 5th mainstage at Westfield and she couldn't be more excited to be working with her best friends who just happen to be her character's best friends in the show! She has previously been seen as Pamela in The 39 Steps, and Poopsie in The Pajama Game. Aubrey would like to thank Mrs. Stanziani, her family, and everyone who has been working their booty's off to make this show great<3 PCE LUV POSSE and p.s break a leg everyone!
Grade:11
Favorite thing about Urleen:Some of her favorite characteristics of Urleen are her confidence and sass. She finds her presence contagious and being surrounded by a posse of equally energetic girls makes for an entertaining affair. Urleen is like her name bold and a little weird but under it all all she wants to do is have fun and dance! Oh, and find a hero of course wink emoticon
Favorite Song in the show:My favorite song in the show is actually The Girl Gets Around which maybe a little odd because I'm not in it but it's so fun! If I was a boy I would want to be Chuck for sure, the sexiness and quips of the song are hilarious and super entertaining. The song really "gets around" lol I'm sorry.
Grade:11
Favorite thing about Urleen:Some of her favorite characteristics of Urleen are her confidence and sass. She finds her presence contagious and being surrounded by a posse of equally energetic girls makes for an entertaining affair. Urleen is like her name bold and a little weird but under it all all she wants to do is have fun and dance! Oh, and find a hero of course wink emoticon
Favorite Song in the show:My favorite song in the show is actually The Girl Gets Around which maybe a little odd because I'm not in it but it's so fun! If I was a boy I would want to be Chuck for sure, the sexiness and quips of the song are hilarious and super entertaining. The song really "gets around" lol I'm sorry.
JEAN LOUISE(KALEY HALLER): This is Kaley Haller's 5th Westfield mainstage! She was just seen as Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird. She is super excited to be working alongside her BFFs for footloose and to be able to rock some rad 80s clothes. She would like her thank her family and close friends for always supporting her she couldn't do it without them<3
Grade:11
Favorite thing about Jean:What I like most about playing my character is being able to actually kind of act like myself by portraying a loyal, fun friend because in real life I'm close with the girls who play ariel, rusty, urleen, and Wendy Jo
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song is holding out for a hero because I definitely tend to day dream a lot and it's a relatable, fun, day dream that's fit into a powerhouse song. It's also really fun to perform and we get to improvise and show the audience a different side of our characters.
Grade:11
Favorite thing about Jean:What I like most about playing my character is being able to actually kind of act like myself by portraying a loyal, fun friend because in real life I'm close with the girls who play ariel, rusty, urleen, and Wendy Jo
Favorite song in the show:My favorite song is holding out for a hero because I definitely tend to day dream a lot and it's a relatable, fun, day dream that's fit into a powerhouse song. It's also really fun to perform and we get to improvise and show the audience a different side of our characters.
Chuck Cranston( Embrey Grimes):
Lyle( Zach Schwartz): This is Zach's second mainsatge. He is excited to end his high school career with such a great show!
Travis( Andrew Sharpe): Andrew's feathers have been ruffled by this amazing show , he has loved working with the cast and crew and would like to remind everyone to stay for strike.
Jetter(Zach Smerf.): Zach is excited for this show! he has perivously been seen as Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird
Bickle(Jackson Armstrong):Jackson is pumped to be in his final mainstage at Westfield. He has previously been seen as a clown in the B cast of 39 steps and as Mr. Cuningham in To Kill a Mockingbird. Jackson would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.2016
Garvin( Trent): Trent does not know how he became apart of this show but he is happy to be here! :)
Lyle( Zach Schwartz): This is Zach's second mainsatge. He is excited to end his high school career with such a great show!
Travis( Andrew Sharpe): Andrew's feathers have been ruffled by this amazing show , he has loved working with the cast and crew and would like to remind everyone to stay for strike.
Jetter(Zach Smerf.): Zach is excited for this show! he has perivously been seen as Atticus in To Kill A Mockingbird
Bickle(Jackson Armstrong):Jackson is pumped to be in his final mainstage at Westfield. He has previously been seen as a clown in the B cast of 39 steps and as Mr. Cuningham in To Kill a Mockingbird. Jackson would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.2016
Garvin( Trent): Trent does not know how he became apart of this show but he is happy to be here! :)
JESSICA MARTINEZ(Cowgirl Band Leader): Jessica is pumped to be apart of her second mainstage at Westfield she has previously been seen in To Kill a Mockingbird. 2016
LILY WHITMAN(Lulu Warnicker): Lily is so excited to be apart of her second mainstage at Westfield. She would like to thank her friends, family and dogs Bonnie and Clyde for all of their support.2018
JACKSON ARMSTRONG(Wes Warnicker): Jackson is pumped to be in his final mainstage at Westfield. He has previously been seen as a clown in the B cast of 39 steps and as Mr. Cuningham in To Kill a Mockingbird. Jackson would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.2016
JOHN COUGHLIN (Coach Roger Dunbar):This is John's 3rd Mainstage he is very excited to play the role of Coach Dunbar and would like to thank his family for their support. 2017
SAVARA GUNN(Eleanor Dunbar): Savara has enjoyed being apart of the Westfield Theatre Department for all four years of high schools. She is ready to cut footloose as she hits the stage in her third mainstage. She would like to thank her friend and family for all their support.2016
MAYA HOSSIAN(Betty Blast): Maya is ready to Blast into her first mainstage at Westfield, as she blades all over the stage. She would like to thank her role model Gabrielle Moses, her daughter Diana Witt, her Mom Kaley Haller, her Boo Eni and her future husband Charlie Parsons for always having her back.2017
DIANA WITT (Principle Harriett Foot Clark): Diana has previously been seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.2018
IAN BALDERSTON (COP): Ian is stoked to be in Footloose! 2017
LILY WHITMAN(Lulu Warnicker): Lily is so excited to be apart of her second mainstage at Westfield. She would like to thank her friends, family and dogs Bonnie and Clyde for all of their support.2018
JACKSON ARMSTRONG(Wes Warnicker): Jackson is pumped to be in his final mainstage at Westfield. He has previously been seen as a clown in the B cast of 39 steps and as Mr. Cuningham in To Kill a Mockingbird. Jackson would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support.2016
JOHN COUGHLIN (Coach Roger Dunbar):This is John's 3rd Mainstage he is very excited to play the role of Coach Dunbar and would like to thank his family for their support. 2017
SAVARA GUNN(Eleanor Dunbar): Savara has enjoyed being apart of the Westfield Theatre Department for all four years of high schools. She is ready to cut footloose as she hits the stage in her third mainstage. She would like to thank her friend and family for all their support.2016
MAYA HOSSIAN(Betty Blast): Maya is ready to Blast into her first mainstage at Westfield, as she blades all over the stage. She would like to thank her role model Gabrielle Moses, her daughter Diana Witt, her Mom Kaley Haller, her Boo Eni and her future husband Charlie Parsons for always having her back.2017
DIANA WITT (Principle Harriett Foot Clark): Diana has previously been seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.2018
IAN BALDERSTON (COP): Ian is stoked to be in Footloose! 2017
FEATURED DANCERS
Meredith Mehegan: This is Meredith's final mainstage at Westfield. She has previously been seen in Pajama Game and Urinetown. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support both on and off the stage.
Sarah Bresnahan: Sarah is so excited to be preforming in Footloose. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support.
Catherine Crossett (#3): Catherine is juiced up to be in her final mainstage. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her over the years. She is happy to be the only dancer with a number (#3).
Ruby Tippl: Ruby loves to preform and has been seen on the Westfield stage many time before. Ruby would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support.
Josie Walker: Josie is super duper pumped to be in her first Westfield mainstage
Nina Manser: Nina is hype to be in her first mainstage her at westfield. she would like to thank her fish Guda for always being there.
Bridgette Carey:This is Bridgettes first mainstage at Westfield and shes super excited for it! '19
Emily Bidinger:
Gene Kim:Gene is excited to be boogieing in his first musical and mainstage!!! You may have seen him as Tim Johnson in To Kill A Mockingbird, or one of the sheep in 39 Steps. Or maybe you haven't, I don't know. He would like to thank the theatre community for treating him like fam. He also hopes Sara Sturm reads this because he is her #1 fan
Ryan Kirby:Ryan is excited to be in his second Westfield mainstage. When he isn't doing theatre, Ryan enjoys being a freestyle solo dancer.He can't wait to continue to do more with Westfield Theatre. 2018.
Meredith Mehegan: This is Meredith's final mainstage at Westfield. She has previously been seen in Pajama Game and Urinetown. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support both on and off the stage.
Sarah Bresnahan: Sarah is so excited to be preforming in Footloose. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support.
Catherine Crossett (#3): Catherine is juiced up to be in her final mainstage. She would like to thank everyone who has supported her over the years. She is happy to be the only dancer with a number (#3).
Ruby Tippl: Ruby loves to preform and has been seen on the Westfield stage many time before. Ruby would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support.
Josie Walker: Josie is super duper pumped to be in her first Westfield mainstage
Nina Manser: Nina is hype to be in her first mainstage her at westfield. she would like to thank her fish Guda for always being there.
Bridgette Carey:This is Bridgettes first mainstage at Westfield and shes super excited for it! '19
Emily Bidinger:
Gene Kim:Gene is excited to be boogieing in his first musical and mainstage!!! You may have seen him as Tim Johnson in To Kill A Mockingbird, or one of the sheep in 39 Steps. Or maybe you haven't, I don't know. He would like to thank the theatre community for treating him like fam. He also hopes Sara Sturm reads this because he is her #1 fan
Ryan Kirby:Ryan is excited to be in his second Westfield mainstage. When he isn't doing theatre, Ryan enjoys being a freestyle solo dancer.He can't wait to continue to do more with Westfield Theatre. 2018.
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Audrey Weatherholtz:
Diana Witt:Diana has been in Westfield Theatre since she was like three and half or something. She is thrilled to have her first named part in a WHS mainstage! She has previously appeared in Joseph...Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, H2S, and Pajama Game. She would like to thank her family and friends, especially the partners in wine and little Miss Paisley Witt!
Kaili Fox:
Misha Mullany:
Meagan Morrison:Meagan is excited to be in her seventh and final Westfield mainstage. She has loved being in theatre and choir here, and looks forward to pursuing theatre in college. She has also enjoyed being a prop room hobbit and being Kristine's mom. "The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have." -Leonard Nimoy. 2016.
Skye Koutstaal:
Chanel Michael:
Kristine Lowkis:Kristine is excited to be acting in her first Westfield mainstage, and participating in her fourth overall. Theatre sums up her passion for singing, dancing, and acting all together, and she can't wait for the many theatrical opportunities to come. She would like to thank her parents and Meagan for being her theatre mom.
Wade Parker:
Harry Schlatter:
Joe LeDoux:
Myles Langaigne:
Nickolas Glover:
Marty Bernier: this is Marty's second Westfield mainstage. He has mostly done backstage work, or acted in the smaller productions at Westfield, and he is exited to be in Footloose!
Audrey Weatherholtz:
Diana Witt:Diana has been in Westfield Theatre since she was like three and half or something. She is thrilled to have her first named part in a WHS mainstage! She has previously appeared in Joseph...Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, H2S, and Pajama Game. She would like to thank her family and friends, especially the partners in wine and little Miss Paisley Witt!
Kaili Fox:
Misha Mullany:
Meagan Morrison:Meagan is excited to be in her seventh and final Westfield mainstage. She has loved being in theatre and choir here, and looks forward to pursuing theatre in college. She has also enjoyed being a prop room hobbit and being Kristine's mom. "The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have." -Leonard Nimoy. 2016.
Skye Koutstaal:
Chanel Michael:
Kristine Lowkis:Kristine is excited to be acting in her first Westfield mainstage, and participating in her fourth overall. Theatre sums up her passion for singing, dancing, and acting all together, and she can't wait for the many theatrical opportunities to come. She would like to thank her parents and Meagan for being her theatre mom.
Wade Parker:
Harry Schlatter:
Joe LeDoux:
Myles Langaigne:
Nickolas Glover:
Marty Bernier: this is Marty's second Westfield mainstage. He has mostly done backstage work, or acted in the smaller productions at Westfield, and he is exited to be in Footloose!