Footloose
April 7 – May 20, 2023
Based on the 1984 movie, Footloose tells the story of teenager Ren McCormack, moving from Chicago to small-town Bomont, where the Reverend has convinced the town to ban dancing. In this electrifying hit musical, Ren must teach the town the wisdom of listening to young people and to just have fun and dance. Hear the hits “Almost Paradise,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” “Holding Out For a Hero,” “Footloose” and so many more!
Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 HOURS AND 20 MINUTES
Footloose
April 7 – May 20, 2023
Based on the 1984 movie, Footloose tells the story of teenager Ren McCormack, moving from Chicago to small-town Bomont, where the Reverend has convinced the town to ban dancing. In this electrifying hit musical, Ren must teach the town the wisdom of listening to young people and to just have fun and dance. Hear the hits “Almost Paradise,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” “Holding Out For a Hero,” “Footloose” and so many more!
Rated PG-13
Running Time: 2 HOURS AND 20 MINUTES
Jordan Radis
Jordan Radis (Link Larkin) is thrilled to return to Dutch Apple after playing Ren in Footloose last year! Select regional credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Drury Lane Theatre, Lexington Theatre Company), Elf, Mary Poppins (The North Carolina Theatre), and Mamma Mia! (Skylight Music Theatre). Jordan holds a BFA from Emerson College. Love to 469. For mom and dad, always. You can follow Jordan on Instagram @jordanradis or visit www.jordanradis.net
Emily Dunn
Emily Dunn (Ariel Moore) is so excited to be in Footloose! She was mostly recently seen Off-Broadway as Phoebe in Friends! The Musical Parody and featured in the Festival of New Musicals at Goodspeed Musicals. Emily holds a B.F.A. in musical theatre from The Hartt School. All of the love and gratitude to her family, her friends that feel like family, and her high school gym class for having a Footloose line dance in their curriculum.
Robert Tully
Robert Tully (Harold Nichols) is thrilled to be back at Dutch Apple, where he started 2024 as Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap and closed out 2023 as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Bob has also appeared here as Reverend Moore in Footloose as well as Hertz in Rock of Ages. Other favorite roles include the Phantom in Yeston and Kopit's Phantom and Cervantes in Man of La Mancha. Bob spent four years as a singer/actor for Norwegian Cruise Lines and in 1998 was the Ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He can "barely" wait to share The Full Monty with you!
Patrick Agonito
Patrick Agonito (Ensemble) is a proud Prather alum and just finished the Dutch Apple production of Hairspray (Sketch/Male Authority Figure US). Originally from Fairfield, CT, Patrick is a New York City-based actor. Select regional credits: West Side Story, Spring Awakening, Bright Star (Weathervane Theatre), A Chorus Line, Footloose, The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, Swing! (Prather Productions). BFA Musical Theatre, Emerson College. Many thanks to the Prather team! Love to Mom, Dad, Thomas, and Aaron. www.patrickagonito.com IG: @patagonito
Moriel Behar
Moriel Behar (Elsa Schraeder) is happy to be back at the Dutch Apple after playing Vi Moore, the preacher's wife, in Footloose last year. She is fresh off the bus from making her National Tour debut with Little Women the musical as Aunt March. Originally from Seattle, Moriel holds her BFA in Drama and Musical Theatre from the New Studio on Broadway at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Recent: Titania in Acting Out’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Regional favorites: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), Shrek (Fiona), Newsies (Katherine), Seussical
(Mayzie). When not performing (and occasionally on the day of performances), Moriel runs marathons and is a professional running coach. Represented by Dulcina Eisen Associates. Website: www.morielbehar.com. Instagram: @momo_behar.
Jelani Bell
Jelani Bell (Ensemble) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre with a concentration in Acting and Dance minor from Greensboro College. Jelani served as associate choreographer and associate director/male swing in the recent Dutch Apple production of Hairspray. Select credits: Footloose, Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, High School Musical. Thanks to my family for their support.
Brynne Davidson
Brynne Davidson (Female Swing) (she/her) is happy to return to the Dutch Apple stage. Recently seen in Escape to Margaritaville, her other Dutch Apple credits include: Guys and Dolls, Newsies, Footloose, Sister Act, and Elf. Brynne received her Associates degree in Dance Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Much love to friends and family. @brynne.rileigh
Cody Edwards
Cody Edwards (Travis/Ensemble/Willard US) is a NYC artist ecstatic to make his debut with Dutch Apple! He sends love to his entire support team and hopes to continue to make them proud. Notable regional credits: Forever Plaid (Frankie), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Meet Me in St. Louis (Lon Smith), 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear). For more visit Cody-Edwards.com @codyssuitelife
Georgia Fender
Georgia Fender (Eleanor Dunbar/Ethel, Lulu, & Betty US) is thrilled to be making her Dutch Apple debut! From Fort Worth TX, favorite credits include Matilda (Ms. Trunchbull), The Lost Colony (Queen Elizabeth I), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), and Savannah Sipping Society (Marlafaye). She has also performed at Six Flags Over Texas and toured with Chuck E. Cheese.
Amy Fenicle
Amy Fenicle (Ensemble/Show Captain) is so happy to be back with her "family" here at Dutch Apple. Previous credits include The Little Mermaid (Flounder), White Christmas (Rita), The Sound of Music (Liesl), A Chorus Line (Bebe). She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of West Florida. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, and Dylan.
Audrey Taylor Floyd
Audrey Taylor Floyd (Rusty/Ensemble) is a NJ/Philly based singer, dancer, and actor. She’s very excited to be returning to Prather Productions with such a fun show! Her favorite credits include Elf: The Musical (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre), Spring Awakening (The Road Company/The Grand Theatre), In the Heights (Ritz Theatre Co), Head Over Heels (The Road Company/The Grand Theatre), and Once on This Island (Ritz Theatre Co). She gives endless love to her loved ones for always supporting her and her dreams! @audrey_floyd
Maddie Garbaty
Maddie Garbaty (Wendy Jo/Ensemble/Rusty US) (she/her) is thrilled to be back at Prather Productions with her third show! Most recently she appeared as Pauline in Dutch Apple’s production of Saturday Night Fever and was the Swing of Broadway Palm’s production of Joseph...Dreamcoat. Other credits: Chicago (Roxie Hart), Working (Delores Dante). BFA NYU Tisch. Endless thanks to Amy McCleary and all of the cast and crew. Love to Mom, Dad, Nick, and Isaiah.
Jamie Goodson
Jamie Goodson (Urleen/Ensemble/Ariel US) is an NYC based actor and a recent CCM MT graduate! Favorite roles include Bonnie (Bonnie and Clyde), Wendla (Spring Awakening) and Rachel Jackson (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Other regional: Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, The Kennedy Center. Love to Indubitably Goodson, the homies and Mother Nature. Yeehaw!
Jake Goz
Jake Goz (Chuck Cranston). A Dutch Apple debut! So happy to be a part of this. Recents: Featured Singer aboard the MS Zudierdam of Holland Cruise Ships, Jimmy Kaminsky in Flashdance (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Timothy Laughlin in Fellow Travelers (The Seagle Festival). Big shoutout to my agent Brian Herrick and Mamma Goz, both of whom I would not be here without. @jake.goz ~ jakegoz.com
Zach Greer
Zach Greer (Willard Hewitt) is thrilled to join the company of Footloose! Regional credits: Shakespeare in Something Rotten! (TTIP); Khashoggi in We Will Rock You (TWN); Clown in The 39 Steps (Tent Theatre). Originally from Kansas City, Zach holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University. Follow along at www.ActorZachGreer.com.
Jody Smith Harper
Jody Smith Harper (Ethel McCormack/Vi US) is excited to be joining a Dutch Apple production for the first time! Favorite roles include Julius Caesar, Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown and Percy in The Spitfire Grill. She is a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and lives in New York City. Thanks to friends, family, and especially Armelle <3.
Aréanna Hope Kroll
Aréanna Hope Kroll (Tammy/Penny US) is excited to be returning to Dutch Apple where she previously was in Guys and Dolls and Footloose. BFA Musical Theatre graduate from SC School of the Arts, favorite credits include: The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne), Loves Labours Lost, (Rosaline), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Anything Goes (Hope Harcourt), and Bright Star (Dance Captain). Wishing you Romans 15:13. You are so loved! www.AreannaHope.com
Kelly Legarreta
Kelly Legarreta (Mrs. Boyle) is so happy to be back at the Dutch Apple with her hubby and this amazing cast! Favorite credits for Prather Productions include: Guys and Dolls; Newsies; Murder on the Orient Express; The Savannah Sipping Society; Church Basement Ladies; The Hallelujah Girls; The Odd Couple: Female Version; Unnecessary Farce; Second Chances; The Dixie Swim Club; Till Theft Do Us Part; No Clause For Alarm; Love, Sex, and the IRS; Boeing, Boeing; Funny Money; Elf: The Musical; Saturday Night Fever; Run For Your Wife; and Caught in the Net. Thanks to her husband Victor for making her life wonderful in every way and her mom for just about everything!
Victor Legarreta
Victor Legarreta (Cal) is so happy to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Last seen in White Christmas as Ezekiel, he has been in many Dutch Apple performances: Grandfather (Ragtime), Beadle (A Christmas Carol), Brick (Escape to Margaritaville), Big Jule (Guys and Dolls), Pulitzer (Newsies), Hercule Poirot (Murder on the Orient Express), Dennis (Rock of Ages), Daddy Warbucks (Annie), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes). National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Lion). Victor has starred in, written, and directed numerous productions. He is also an accomplished chef. Follow him @therealchefvic
Rónan O’Toole
Rónan O'Toole (Ensemble/Lurch US) is DYING for you to see him perform again with Dutch Apple! In past lives, he performed as Levi in Joseph...Dreamcoat at the Broadway Palm, the Male Swing in Footloose at Dutch Apple and the Broadway Palm, held residency at a resort in Miami, toured the world as a lead vocalist in Neil Goldberg's original musical Pomp, Snow, and CIRQUEumstance, and was a company dancer in TEXAS! Outdoor Musical Season 2022. He thanks (and misses) his family whomst gives their unDYING love and support. @rjo.726
Zach Perrin
Zach Perrin (Lyle/Ensemble/Ren & Chuck US) is so excited to making his Dutch Apple debut as Lyle and the Ren/Chuck US. Alumnus of West Texas A&M. Recent credits: Danny Zuko (Grease), Tony Manero (Saturday Night Fever) (Derby Dinner Playhouse), Nick Hurley (Flashdance) (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Ensemble/Kyle U/S (Legally Blonde) (Palace Theatre) and Frank (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) (JacksonHole Playhouse). Zach is so grateful for the support and love from his family and especially from his Fiancée Rachel!! Let’s cut Footloose!!
Carter Rutkowski
Carter Rutkowski (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Dutch Apple stage! His previous Dutch Apple credits include Hairspray, Footloose and Disney's The Little Mermaid. Other local credits include 9 to 5 at the Fulton Theatre. He is a recent college graduate with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Special love to his family and to God be the glory.
Steffen Whorton
Steffen Whorton (Mal Beineke) is very excited to bee back at the Dutch Apple for his 3rd production. He'll be playing Mal Beineke and wants to thank Dutch Apple for their authenticity in casting an Ohioan in this role. You may have seen Steffen as Principal Clark and Cowboy Bob in Footloose or in the background of your favorite show. He would like to thank you all for coming out to enjoy live theatre and he'd like to thank everyone who made it possible for him to live and pursue his dreams. Instagram: @steffenwhortonofficial ~ TikTok: @steffen_a_whorton
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