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What are Ren and his friends planning?

Ren and his friends are planning task the town council to allow a dance.

Musicals 101 defines a decision song as a a song where a character finally makes up his or her What have Ren and Reverend Shaw decided in "I'm Free/Heaven Help Me"?

Ren has decided that Bomont needs to dance, and Rev. Shaw has decided to use his power to ensure there is no dancing in Bomont.

The opening number provides background information, or exposition. What is happening to Ren, Footloose's protagonist?

Ren is moving from Chicago, a major city, to a small town that his friends have never heard of.

What does Rev. Moore's sermon suggest?

Reverend Moore's sermon suggests that Bomont's senior class have a dance.

During "Can You Find it in Your Heart", what does the audience learn about the Moore family?

Reverend and Mrs. Shaw lost their son in the accident that inspired the no-dancing law

How does the Monmouth Regional High School Theatre Company's graphic design differ from the PRHS's graphic?

The MRHS graphic uses more colors and features a person dancing while the PRHS graphic uses fewer colors and features shoes.

What does "Somebody's Eyes" communicate about Bomont?

The community is always watching its young people--especially Ren, an outsider from a major city.

Musicals 101 says that the finale of a musical should carry an emotional wallop, leaving audiences with a powerful last impression.What is the lasting impression of the "Footloose (Finale)"?

The energy of the "Footloose (Finale)" is evidence of the town's newfound joy.

The first scene in Bomont, the town where Ren and his mother move, is set in a church. What does the scene and song, "On Any Sunday", indicate about the community?

The people of Bomont value religion and faith.

Irony is when the what happens differs from what is stated or expected.Given the evidence that Ren presents in "Dancing Is Not A Crime", why is the town council's rejection of dancing ironic?

The town council and Rev. Moore believe in The Bible but reject biblical evidence of God accepting dancing

Chuck and his friend take the chorus on "Somebody's Eyes" and change the lyrics to "We're gonna punch out... somebody's eyes". Considering the previous scene, who are they going to attack?

They are going to attack Ren because he challenged Chuck at the Burger Blast and was out with Ariel, the girl Chuck was dating.

"Let's Make Believe We're In Love" takes place in a town that neighbors Bomont. Why have Ren and his friends come to this town?

This town allows dancing.

The inciting incident, or intrusion, is when an event thrusts the protagonist into the main action of the story. How is learning that dancing is illegal in Bomont the inciting incident of Footloose?

When Ren learns that dancing is illegal, he must decide how he can live in the restrictive community.

Musicals 101 defines a transition song as a moment of change or conversion. As Rusty sings "Let's Hear It For the Boy", how does Willard change?

Willard goes from a terrible dancer, to an amazing dancer.

Willard sings "Once you drive up a mountain/ You can't back down." What is the purpose of the lyrics?

Willard uses a metaphor to indicate that Ren has come to far to give up his mission.

Why is dancing illegal in Bomont?

Young people in the community died in a car accident after a night of dancing.

How does "Heaven Help Me" add to the characterization of Reverend Shaw Moore?

"Heaven Help Me" characterizes Shaw Moore as a minister who truly wants to help his daughter and his community.

Musicals 101 defines an "I am" song in a musical as a song that explains a character, a group of characters, or a situation. How does "I Can't Stand Still" show who Ren is?

"I Can't Stand Still" shows that Ren is energetic and loves to dance.

An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. Which of the following lyrics from "Almost Paradise" contains an allusion to The Bible?

"We're knocking on heaven's door"

Ariel, the minister's daughter, changes her clothes in front of the audience when her father walks away. What does Ariel's costume change indicate about her character?

Ariel pretends to be a different person when she is around her father, the town minister.

Musicals 101 defines an "I want" song in a musical as a song that tells the audience what the characters desire and what motivates them. The songs often literally include the words "I want," "I wish," or "I've got to." If "Holding Out For a Hero" is Ariel's "I want" song, what does she want?

Ariel wants someone to help her escape the challenges of life in Bomont.

Chuck Cranston sings "The Girl Gets Around" about Ariel. What does the song indicate about Ariel's reputation in Bomont?

Because of rumors involving boys, Ariel does not have a good reputation in the community.

What do Ren and Ariel have in common?

Both Ren and Ariel have difficult relationships with with their fathers.

Vi, Ariel's mother, and Ethel, Ren's mother, sing "Learning to be Silent". What does "Learning to be Silent" imply about the women?

Both Vi and Ethel feel like their advice to their family members seems to make situations worse.

According to Musicals 101, a reprise is when all or part of a song is repeated to make a dramatic point.What is the dramatic point of the reprise of "Can You Find it in Your Heart?"?

Initially, Vi sings "Can You Find it in Your Heart?" to encourage her husband to rediscover love. In the reprise, Shaw asks his wife for help as he begins that journey.