Footloose Playbill Final

From The Seahawk Theatre Guild A very warm welcome to Seahawk Stage Production’s Fall presentation of the fun packed musical, “Footloose” , directed by Mike Pilgreen. We sincerely thank you for your support of our theatre program. We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication exhibited by all the students involved in this production and would like to thank their families for supporting them during the long rehearsal and performance schedule. We would also like to say a very special thank you to our advertising sponsors. The quality of our productions is only made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and donations from the public. If you would like to donate to this great cause as either an independent contributor or a corporate sponsor , there has never been a better time than now. As our program continues to grow, your support is needed more than ever to help us continue our work —Inspiring Young Actors — and providing them the best opportunity for a true theatrical experience. Enjoy the show! Bernie Timms, President Seahawk Theatre Guild, Inc.

Board of Directors President…………………………….Bernie Timms Vice President……………………….Nancy Snavely Secretary…………………………….Sharleen Gleason Treasurer…………………………….Julie Toon Pawley Board Member……………………...Colleen Nichols Advisory Board Members Mike Pilgreen, Dr. Pat Reed, Patty Shoelkopf, Amanda O’Nan, Rita Liedags Compton Seahawk Stage Productions is the performance entity for the drama program at Hilton Head High School. It includes students from the Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and other departments at the school who wish to be part of the collaborative effort necessary for each production.

Henry Scott Cermak

The Seahawk Theatre Guild, Inc. as well as the cast and crew of Footloose would like to dedicate these performances to honor Henry Cermak.

Henry, a Hilton Head Middle School student, lost his brave battle with cancer on September. 29th

Henry’s dad, Terry Cermak, has been a stalwart supporter of our productions. Terry has provided his lighting design expertise for many, many of our shows.

If you would like to donate to a special fund that will continue to raise money to help pay for Henry’s medical expenses, please send a check to the RET Foundation, 14 Wells East Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

(Be sure the check has Henry Cermak's name on it in the memo section).

Footloose — The Musical

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory now bursts onto the live stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local laws, including a ban on dancing. The ban is the brainchild of a preacher determined to exercise the control over the town youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her cap for Ren, her roughneck boy friend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) to which new, dynamic songs have been added, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Music by Tom Snow Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

Director………………………………………………. …..Mike Pilgreen

Music Director …………………………………………….Peggy Trecker-White

Choreograph……………………………………………….Rita Liedags Compton

Costumes…………………………………………………..Sharleen Gleason

Sound Board…………………………………. …………...Steve Metropolis

Light Board……………………………………...………...Molly Decker

Lighting Design…………………………………………….Terry Cermak

Program Design/Layout……………………………….…...Heather Carter

Bernie Timms

Program cover & poster design/layout:…………….….Ross Jones/ Patty Shoelkoepf

Produced by special arrangement with

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization

Cast Bios Brennen Reeves - Ren McCormack— Brennen, a senior at HHIHS, is performing in his 4th show with Seahawks Stage Productions. He plans to study journalism & continue his theatre work. He would also like to work on stage & in stand-up comedy. “I am excited & privileged to work with such a great cast, & a wonderful group of directors.” Thanks to everyone who has put time in and made this show a success and hopes you enjoy! Marissa Nichols - Ariel Moore—Marissa is a junior here at HHIHS & is thrilled to take part in her 4th show with Seahawk Stage Productions. She’s had such a great time getting to know the cast & can’t wait to take part in another! Thanks to Pilgreen, Mrs White & Ms Compton. Thanks & enjoy! Yates Wilburn - Reverend Shaw Moore—Yates has starred in 3 other plays with The Seahawk Stage Productions, being ‘Wait until Dark’, ‘The Nerd’, and ‘Big River’. In addition, he has also performed in at least 20 other musicals including 2 at The Arts Centre of Coastal Carolina. Jean-Luc McMortry - Willard Hewitt Jean-Luc has been in theatre for 4 years and has acted in many plays at Hilton Head Christian Academy. This is his first year at HHIHS. He is also very interested in film and plans to pursue it through college. Alex Meeks - Vi Moore Alex has done many shows at Main Street Youth Theatre and is excited to do a production at HHIHS. She is a sophomore and hopes to do many more plays. Enjoy the show!

Emily Cupit - Rusty Emily is a sophomore who is excited about her first show at HHIHS. She has done two shows at Main Street Youth Theatre, ‘Oliver!’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and two shows at the school she attended last year. Big thanks to the whole cast & crew. Michael White - Chuck Cranston Michael is a senior at HHIHS. Footloose is his 1st performance with Seahawk Stage Productions. He wants to thank all of his friends & family for their support & everyone who made this production possible. Special thanks the Philadelphia Phillies for finally winning the world series.

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Behind the Scenes No show could happen without a lot of hard work. We are pleased to recognize the students of the technical theatre classes for their contribution to this show. Special Thanks Dr. Pat Read Patty Shoelkopf Sharleen Gleason, Colleen Nichols Bernie Timms Julie Toon Pawley Amanda O’Nan John Quindlen Linda Behling Rebecca Lines & everyone who helped make this performance possible. The Seahawk Theatre Guild is a volunteer group of parents, teachers and community members who have organized to provide support of every kind to Seahawk Stage Productions. The Guild welcomes new members and volunteers in every area. Please call us at (843) 785-8006 to get involved.

Cast Bios

Drew Pawley - Coach Roger Dunbar Drew is a junior at HHIHS. This is his first performance with Seahawk Stage Productions. He is also a Life Scout and is working on his Eagle rank. He is well known for his dance moves at the pep rallies, and has a taste for adventure. Kudos to those who influenced him to be in Footloose. Jo’Vonna Aléxis Jordan Davis - Urleen

Jo’Vonna was born in Savannah, Georgia. She’s a senior in HHIHS. After she graduates she wants to go to college and double major in music industry & music performance with a vocal concentration, then to law school to become a music entertainment lawyer. Cecilia Coly - Wendy Jo

Cecilia is a junior at HHIHS. This is her 2nd show here. She has done shows elsewhere. Cecilia also enjoys long walks on the beach and fruit salad.

Sarah Smith - Principal Clark

Sarah is a junior a Hilton Head Island High School. This is her first appearance on stage, but she did tech for ‘Wait Until Dark’ and previous shows. She would like to thank her grandma for all her love, encouragement and support.

Geoffrey Jackson—Wes Warnicker

He is new to the stage, he just turned 18 and loves working with the school newspaper and looks forward to continuing his education in Journalism

Ana Gonzalez - Ethel McCormick - Ana in a sophomore and this is her first musical show ever. She has been singing since she was two. She loves to draw, sing, act, paint and dance. She also loves music and wouldn’t be able to live without it. She is very bright & glittering. She loves to help the ones who need it and is a very good listener. Lee Williams—Cowboy Bob

Lee has graced the stage for many Seahawk Stage Productions, most recently he played Carlino in Wait Until Dark. Lee is an aspiring model and the Seahawk Theatre Guild appreciates him stepping in at the last minute to help us with Footloose.

Cast Bios Taylor “Roxie” Piscitello – LuLu Roxie was born in 1992 in Pennsylvania and move to Hilton Head at the turn of the century. Although Footloose is her 6th play, it’s her 1st production with the school and it won’t be her last! Samantha Bjur - Irene—Samantha is a sophomore at HHIHS. While she loves to perform/entertain, this is her first show with Seahawk Theatre. She is the first and only member of her family to be interested in visual and performing arts and is thrilled to be a part of the amazing Footloose cast & looks forward to many more shows. She would also like to thank her family & friends for their support. Robert Malo—Jeter, Travis, Gavin—Robert is a freshman at HHIHS. This is the 1st show that he has appeared in at HHIHS. Born in Dale City, Virginia he moved to HHI aged 2. He likes to sketch, sing, act and dance. He sang in the Hilton Head Youth Choir for more than 3 years. Robert would like to thank the HHIHS drama department for picking him to be present in the Footloose. Markell Shaw – Bickle - Markell is sooooo excited to be in Footloose. This is his first production at HHIHS but he has been in many productions at MSYT. He enjoys being the center of attention & shocking audiences with his amazing voice! He is also on the cheerleading team, dance team, & advanced choir. He also enjoys sailing & volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. Kim Mikouchi – Mrs Dunbar/Cowgirl - Kim loves to perform. She’s been in several shows at Main Street Youth Theatre, but this will be her first with Seahawk Theatre Productions. She is ecstatic to be a part of such an incredible cast! She is in 10th grade. Kim loves Hanson, Sushi, One Tree Hill, & the Twilight series! Carson Fludd — Betty Blast Carson is a junior at HHIHS and is performing for her 1st time on stage. She gets her inspiration from Lee Williams who “dragged me along into the theatre and encouraged me to follow in his footsteps” - Carson would like to thank her grandparents for their love and support. Katie Crawford—Ensemble Katie is a sophomore at HHIHS. This is her 1st musical at the school, but she has been in several others at her church. Katie is really excited for Footloose and is looking forward to being in more

Cast Bios

Nikki Wynans—Ensemble - Nikki is a Junior at HHISC - This is her first performance with Seahawk Stage Productions—Nikki was has helped the group previously as a tech in Wait Until Dark and wants to thank her mom for her encouragement and Pilgreen for giving her the opportunity. She looks forward to performing in many more shows.

Tony Ross—Ensemble - Tony is a sophomore at HHIHS and this is her 1st production sophomore. She loves theatre and looks forward to being in more shows. She would like to thank her Mom for giving her the inspiration and courage to get involved in this production

Samantha Wheatley—Ensemble

Samamtha is a sophomore at Hilton Head Island High School She is new to the stage and is enjoying the experience. She would like to thank her parents for their encouragement, love and support. Molly Decker – Light Board Operator

Molly is a brand new junior at HHIHS, having just moved from Connecticut. She has been in several shows up there and is grateful to Mr. P for letting her join in! She absolutely loves all the other people in the show, and hopes to be in other shows here.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the Season

Scott and Colleen Nichols

www.nicholspro.com (843) 347-3700