Meet the Cast of FOOTLOOSE!
We’re ready to cut loose this summer with the cast of FOOTLOOSE! This high-energy musical is based on the cult classic film that celebrates the power of music, movement, and standing up for what you believe in. Performances take place July 16–19 and 23–26, inviting audiences to kick off their Sunday shoes for an electrifying theatrical experience.
When Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small town where dancing is outlawed, he finds himself at odds with the community’s rigid rules and the influential Reverend Shaw Moore. As tensions rise, Ren inspires a group of teenagers to fight for their right to dance, sparking a heartfelt journey of rebellion, healing, and hope. Featuring a score packed with iconic 1980s hits, FOOTLOOSE is a celebration of youth, freedom, and finding your voice.
The actors at the heart of this unforgettable story are Maurice Silas as Ren McCormack, Morgan Jennings as Ariel Moore, Caleigh Twaddle as Rusty, Conall Wolfmeyer as Willard Hewitt, Patrick Hedges as Reverend Shaw Moore, Gretchen Wolfmeyer as Vi Moore, Miller Robertson as Chuck Cranston, Mekia Gay as Ethel McCormack, and Charly Nicholson as Urleen.
The rest of this talented ensemble cast includes Dylan Epperson, Trey Ehrhart, Nate Greving, Victoria Haubrich, Gabby Hanchett, Michael Hark, Jana Hinds, Enitan Jones, Grace Meyer, Glory Messan, Jack Miller, Nicolas Moore, Dominic Regner, Adriana Schmidt, Leah Vandament, Cheyenne VanMeter, Bailey Winking, Randy Wolfmeyer, and Matthew Zehnle.
The creative team working together to bring FOOTLOOSE to the stage includes Lydia Wagner as Director, Bella Green as Vocal Director, Sjon Jones as Choreographer, Rebecca Washington as Conductor, Ruth Kummerow as Stage Manager, Tony Dibernardo as Scenic Designer, Wesley Cone as Lighting Designer, Ben Argenta Kress as Costume Designer, and Hannah Komperda as Props Manager.
“FOOTLOOSE is an energetic and joyful story about the power of self-expression to heal, to grow, and to connect,” says Director Lydia Wagner. “For fans of the 1984 movie, don’t worry, all your favorite songs will be on stage, plus a few new songs that we know audiences will love! Our incredible cast and creative team have already had so much fun bringing this iconic music to life. On the surface, FOOTLOOSE is the story of a town where dancing is illegal. But in between all the showstopping singing is a story of a community trying its best to connect with one another and the surprising way that connection finds us all.”
FOOTLOOSE will take the stage July 16–19 and 23–26. Flex Ticket holders can reserve seats beginning June 2, with general ticket sales opening June 16. Seating is reserved.
Want to be a part of the excitement? Volunteer with us! Help build the set, scan tickets, usher, and more. Visit 1QCT.org or call the QCT Box Office at 217-222-3209 to get involved or learn more.
FOOTLOOSE is sponsored by Blessing Health Systems, Knapheide Manufacturing, and WGEM.