Production Management
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by DEAN PITCHFORD
Music by TOM SNOW
Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS, and JIM STEINMAN
FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Producers: Amanda Brewer-Lord & Steven Lord
General Manager: George Bailey
Artistic Director: Ali Bales
Director: George Bailey
Choreographer: Brenton Jeffery
Music Director: Clifton Cuddington
Dance Captain: Cora Mae Hassberger
Fight Captain: Wyatt Logan
Set Design: George Bailey
Set Construction: George Bailey, Dwayne Reeder, Gavin Mann, George Burton
Lighting Design: George Bailey
Costumes: Piper Bailey
Sound Design/Soundboard: Derrick Boardwine
Light Board Operator: Arnold Davidson
Production Team
Meet the Cast
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Emmaline Conlin (Ariel Moore) is thrilled to return to the Red Stag Dinner Theatre stage. Her previous credits include Marian in The Music Man, Janet in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Mother Mary in Christmas in the Park and Motown Christmas. Raised in Gwinnett, Georgia, Emmaline graduated from Greensboro College in 2023. She is grateful to be part of the Red Stag family and feels lucky to have the support of her best friend, Piper, and her family near and far. Follow her at @emmalineconlin.
Emmaline Conlin
Karen Melton (Vi Moore) has a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Hartt School and has performed professionally across the country and around the world. She has appeared in many productions at Red Stag Dinner Theatre since 2002. Some of her favorite roles include M’Lynn in *Steel Magnolias*, Mother in *Ragtime*, and Grizabella in *Cats*. Karen also serves as the Director of Children’s Programming for the Red Stag Foundation. She lives in Max Meadows with her husband, Robby, and her son, Nicholas.
Karen Melton
Ali Bales (Ethel McCormack) is the Artistic Director at Red Stag Dinner Theatre and is excited to bring Footloose to life this fall. Favorite Red Stag credits include Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Amalia in She Loves Me, and The Motown Sound (2016, 2020, 2024). She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State University. Love to Donnie!
Ali Bales
Kyle Miller (Rusty) is a proud Florida native, born and raised in Tampa. Most recently, she performed as a country vocalist at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She is excited to make her Red Stag Dinner Theatre debut and hopes audiences are ready to cut loose!
Kyle Miller
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Elijah Paruzynski (Ren McCormack) is making his Red Stag Dinner Theatre debut as Ren McCormack in Footloose. Originally from Chicago, Elijah’s professional credits include Jack Kelly in Newsies, Tommy Djilas in The Music Man, Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, and Minstrel in Something Rotten. Up next, he will appear as Arpad in She Loves Me at NJT. He sends thanks to his family and Hailee. Follow him at @elijah__thad.
Elijah Paruzynski
Matthew Frusher (Reverend Shaw Moore) has been performing in regional theatre for nearly 20 years. Favorite roles include Jamie in The Last Five Years, Tony in West Side Story, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Pastor Oglethorpe in Smoke on the Mountain, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, and Garry in Noises Off. Offstage, Matthew is an LCSW and currently serves as the Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Matthew Frusher
Wyatt Logan (Willard) is excited to return to the Red Stag Dinner Theatre stage. His Red Stag credits include The Fabulous 50s & 60s (Tab), She Loves Me (Ensemble and Understudy for Georg and Sipos), The Rocky Horror Show (Brad), Nunsense A-Men! (Sister Leo), and Church Basement Ladies (Pastor Gunderson). Wyatt would like to thank his mothers and his girlfriend, Piper, for their support and encouragement.
Wyatt Logan
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Joseph Murphy
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Piper Bailey
Cora Mae Hassberger
Socorra Carrillo
Frances Moore
Piper Bailey (Urleen, u/s Rusty) is excited to return to the Red Stag Dinner Theatre stage. Audiences may recognize her from past productions including Grease (Patty Simcox), Under the Boardwalk (Kitty), Christmas in the Mountains (Benny Beans), The Fabulous 50s & 60s (Judy), and many more. She would like to thank George and Ali for the endless opportunities, as well as her mom, her best friend, Emmaline Conlin, and her boyfriend, Wyatt Logan, for their love and support.
Cora Mae Hassberger (Wendy Jo) is thrilled to return to the Red Stag Dinner Theatre stage. Favorite Red Stag credits include Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. She sends many thanks to George and Ali, her parents, and Resat for their love and support.
Socorra Carrillo (Eleanor/Betty Blast) is from Amarillo, Texas, where she works with the wonderful Amarillo Little Theatre. Since graduating from WTAMU with her BFA in Musical Theatre, she has performed in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and most recently at Palo Duro Canyon for her second season of TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical. Socorra feels blessed to be spending another beautiful fall in Wytheville.
Frances Moore (Lulu Warnicker) is excited to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre after previously appearing in Crazy for You many years ago. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from ODU. Frances has appeared in numerous productions in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia, and directed Steel Magnolias as a special fundraiser production in Wytheville. She is excited to share the stage with her husband, Thom, for the first time since her first professional production, Annie Get Your Gun, in 1991.
Nicholas Landmesser
Nicholas Landmesser (Wes Warnicker/Cowboy Bob) is excited to join the cast of Footloose at Red Stag Dinner Theatre. A Red Stag favorite since 2010, audiences may remember him from roles such as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, Scrooge in A Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Carol, and Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. As always, he thanks his mother, Pauline, for her constant support.
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Emily Chrzanowski
Emily Chrzanowski (Ensemble, u/s Wendy Jo and Urleen) is an artist from Carmel, Indiana. She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University last May. Since graduating, she has worked on Titanic, Young Frankenstein, and other projects with Actors Theatre of Indiana. Red Stag audiences may have seen her most recently in Under the Boardwalk and A Gospel Jubilee. In her free time, Emily loves to read and spend time with her many animals. Visit emilychrzanowski.com and follow her on Instagram at @emily.chrzanowski.
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Asa Naigus
Asa Naigus (Travis) is an actor from Marquette, Michigan. He recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northern Michigan University. Asa is excited to join the cast of Footloose at Red Stag Dinner Theatre and hopes everyone loves the show as much as he does.
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Ryan Domalewski
Ryan Domalewski (Bickle) is thrilled to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre for Footloose. Ryan is from Randolph, New Jersey, and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. He sends thanks to the cast and crew for bringing this show to life. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram at @ryandomalewski.
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Molly Herman
Molly Herman (Ensemble, u/s Ariel) is excited to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre for Footloose. Most recently, she appeared in Under the Boardwalk (Sally) and A Gospel Jubilee. She would like to thank the Red Stag team, as well as her parents, sisters, and boyfriend, for their support. Enjoy the show!
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Brian FisherÂ
Brian Fisher (Coach Dunbar) is excited to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre for Footloose. He was previously seen in 2025 as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show and as part of the barbershop quartet in The Music Man. Brian received his B.A. in Theatre from Bluefield University in 2022 and, when he is not on stage, works as the technical director and costume designer for Bluefield University’s theatre department. He would like to thank his friends and family for their ongoing support and hopes everyone enjoys the show.
Gavin Mann
Gavin Mann (Garvin) is a familiar face on the Red Stag Dinner Theatre stage. Originally from Johnson City, Tennessee, Gavin attended Northeast State Community College and Greensboro College, earning a B.A. in Performing Arts. He is thankful to his family and friends for their support of his chosen path and is excited to return for Footloose.
Allison Schmidt
Allison Schmidt (Ensemble) is a junior at GWHS. She is a member of the Wythe Rhythm competition dance team, runs cross country, and plays tennis. She is also a student in the HEALS program through Emory & Henry University, preparing for a career in the medical field. Allison is excited to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre for Footloose.
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Denny Sabo
Denny Sabo (Principal Clark) is grateful to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre for Footloose. He has previously appeared in Fiddler on the Roof and The Music Man. Denny is thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Red Stag family and gives thanks to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Maxwell Parmelee
Maxwell Parmelee (Lyle) is excited to spend some time in Bomont this fall. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. Previous credits include Oklahoma! (Will Parker), The Sound of Music (u/s Rolf) at Dutch Apple, Austen’s Pride (Mr. Wickham), and Tomorrow, the Island Dies (Ephraim). He sends thanks to everyone who has supported him. Visit maxwellparmelee.com.
Nora Simons
Nora Simons (Ensemble) is excited to return to Red Stag Dinner Theatre after appearing in The Music Man last season. She has also appeared in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, and A Wohlfahrt Haus Christmas Carol. Nora would like to thank her family for their support and George Bailey for this amazing opportunity.