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.

Ren McCormack…..Darryl Clarke
Ariel Moore…..Lucy Brown
Willard Hewitt…..Benjamin Hardy
Rusty…..Lucy Banks
Chuck Cranston…..Daniel Beniston
Urleen…..Gemma Farnell
Wendy Jo…..Laura Barker
Lyle…..Michael Gamble
Travis…..Craig Butterworth
Jeter…..Adam Painting
Bickle…..Richard Carson
Garvin…..Lewis Harrison
Rev. Shaw Moore…..Lee Costelow
Vi Moore…..Liz Berrisford
Estel McCormack…..Julie Easter

Lulu Warnicker…..Helen Smith
Wes Warnicker…..Duncan Gadsby
Coach Roger Dunbar…..Jouni Soininen
Eleanor Dunbar…..Anita Benson
Cop…..Carl Unwin
Betty Blast…..Laurie Trott
Principal Harry Clark…..Guy Benson
Irene…..Debbie Smith

Company

Director…..John R. Lewin
Musical Director…..Vicki Hing
Choreographer…..Michael Gamble

Stage Manager…..Adrian Wray
Assistant Stage Manager…..Ian Steane, Norman Williams
Lighting Design…..Paul Boneham
Sound Engineer…..Paul Frost

Set Hire…..Scenic Projects
Costume Hire…..X3 Costumiers
Wardrobe…..David Perkins, Ruth Chadwick

Chief Rigger…..Adam Henderson
Follow Spot Operators…..Adam Bremer, Jake Peters
Fly Tower…..Steve Ridgeway
Props…..Deborah Bray, Ruth Cheney
Crew…..Dana Bougonovic, Tony Hannell, Luen Banks, Kris Platts, Rachel Porter, Shaun Webster

Band
Guitars…..Adam Case, Jon Orton
Bass Guitar…..Matt Casterton
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone…..Judith Epton
Keyboards…..Kate King, Gareth Wynne
Drums…..Brian Rodwell
Percussion…..Helen Shelton