"Footloose" at Western!

“Footloose” closes out Western’s Performing Arts Department’s Fall Semester 

Western Wyoming Community College’s Performing Arts Department will present the musical “Footloose” on November 4, 5, 6, and 12, at 7:30PM, with a public matinee on Saturday, November 13 at 2:00PM. The performances will be presented in-person on the Western Theatre stage. Face coverings are required when on campus. 
 
“Footloose” is a 1999 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name that starred Kevin Bacon. It is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to the small town of Bomont, Texas, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing instituted through the efforts of a local minister. In addition to original songs, it features beloved numbers from the film, including “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” by Deniece Williams, “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonny Tyler, “Almost Paradise” by Mike Reno of Loverboy and Ann Wilson of Heart, as well as “Footloose” and “I’m Free” by Kenny Loggins. 

Elijah Kropf, a first-year musical theatre major from Green River, Wyoming, plays the role of Ren. 

“Ren is unique due to his willingness to think outside the box. As a very social person, Ren is able to cause a tense yet inviting change among his peer’s behavior – something no one else would have ever considered.” 

Kaley Sikora is a first-year musical theatre major from Franktown, Colorado. She plays Ariel Moore, the smart, sweet, rebellious minister’s daughter. 

“The biggest challenge of being Ariel is trying to properly play her personality. I haven't played a character with her spite and her ambition. Ariel has a lot of hidden emotions that she doesn't want the rest of the world to see, and it's challenging to portray that.” 

Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for youth and seniors. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM at (307) 382-1721. For questions and tickets, please call the Performing Arts Office at (307) 382-1721, or visit the ticketing page.