Teen Musical
Ferry Tales Youth Theater is excited to announce our first-ever teen musical production! With this new initiative, we aim to explore more mature content and provide a safe, welcoming space for teens to express themselves, grow artistically, and connect with their peers.
Our debut teen show will be Footloose Youth Edition, a high-energy production filled with unforgettable songs, dynamic dance numbers, and a powerful message about standing up for what you believe in. We can’t wait to kick off this new chapter with our teen performers and bring the story to life on stage!
We will be updating this website with all current information as it becomes available.
About Footloose Youth Edition
As FTYT excitedly prepares Footloose for production later on this year, we thought it important to share some background on the show.
Footloose the Musical is based on the iconic movie from the 90’s starring Kevin Bacon. On a surface level, the play deals with a mythical town, Bomont, suffering from a tragedy that cost the lives of 4 teenagers, including the son of the Reverend Shaw. The teens had been drinking and drove off a bridge. In response, the town has decided on certain measures that are intended to protect their children from further danger- in this case, abolishing school dances in the thought that such activities promote alcohol abuse and deviant behavior. Reverend Shaw, in particular, has taken on this measure with added fervency, understandable at some level, since he lost his child and feels responsible for the protection of not only his remaining teenage daughter, Ariel, but also for all the teens in his community. Yet in zeal to protect and due to his own mourning, he has lost touch with his wife and child.
Arriving on the scene from Chicago is teenaged Ren and his single mother, Ethel. His father has suddenly abandoned them and they arrive in Bomont to start a new life. When Ren discovers the law against dancing, he galvanizes the adult community to reflect on the decree itself, acknowledging the tragedy and also embracing the gifts of Ren’s generation, of youth, passion, immediacy and inherent wisdom. On another level, this is also a play about the two characters, the Reverend and Ren, both suffering from loss, who ultimately find one another in terms of their humanity.
Footloose is a lovely play with a dynamic musical score, containing high drama and comedy. At the same time, it is rated PG*. The play contains sexual innuendo in language and movement, possibly a bit of kissing, as well as colorful language. Although for our production most of the obscenities have been edited out, there remain a few references. In addition, later in the play, an adult, in a fit of fury, strikes his teenaged nephew. It happens suddenly and the moment passes quickly.
We are committed to presenting a dynamic production. We hope to see lots of youth auditioning and lots of audience members supporting our local community theater.
Registration
All students interested in auditioning for Footloose: Youth Edition must complete the registration form at the following link: REGISTER HERE. This form helps us gather important contact information, note any rehearsal conflicts, and ensure a smooth audition process. You can also submit your production payment through this link
Please note that students must be registered prior to auditions in order to participate. Thank you for helping us stay organized and efficient!
Audition Information
Auditions for Footloose Youth Edition will be held on July 28 from 5:00p-8:00p at The Edge Church in Sneads Ferry (1000 State Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, NC), located in the same plaza as Subway.
We welcome all rising 6th graders through 18 years of age who are excited to be part of this high-energy production! Please come prepared with audition materials (will be emailed soon!). This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and join a supportive, creative community. We can’t wait to see you there!
* Audition material will be emailed to anyone who is registered on June 30th.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals for Footloose Youth edition will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday evenings and occasional Saturday mornings at The Edge Church. Tech week is every day Sunday- Wednesday with the performances being Thursday-Saturday.
Please see the full schedule below. Students who cannot commit to all dates during tech week and show week should not audition.
**Rehearsal Schedule Updated
The updated rehearsal schedule is now available below and has been designed to accommodate students participating in middle school cheer, high school marching band, or football. This program is open to rising 6th graders (participants are not required to be 12 years old). Registration will close once capacity is reached. Please note: audition details will be sent via email only to those who have completed registration.
July 28 - Auditions 5:00p-8:00p
July 29- Rehearsal- 5:00p-8:00p
Aug 4- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 5- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 8- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 11- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 12- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 15- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 19- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
Aug 22- Rehearsal- 6:00p-8:30p
*Aug 23 - Rehearsal 8:00a-12:00p
Aug 25- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Aug 26- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Aug 29- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 1- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 2- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
*Sep 6- Rehearsal TBD
Sep 8- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 9- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 12- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 15- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 16- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 19- Rehearsal- Evening TBD
Sep 21- TECH REHEARSAL MANDATORY -3:00p-8:00p
Sep 22- TECH REHEARSAL MANDATORY 5:00p-9:00p
Sep 23- TECH REHEARSAL MANDATORY 5:00p-9:00p
Sep 24- TECH REHEARSAL MANDATORY 5:00p-9:00p
Sep 25- Performance 5:00p-9:00p
Sep 26- Performance 5:00p-9:00p
Sep 27- 2 Performances 1:30p-9:00p
Just Want to Dance?
Interested in being part of Footloose without singing or speaking lines? You’re welcome to join the Dance Ensemble! As a member of the ensemble, you’ll perform in the high-energy dance numbers that make this show so exciting—without needing to sing or memorize lines. You’ll still need to attend auditions, but there’s no need to prepare a vocal selection. Just come ready to dance with the rest of the auditioners. To sign up, click the registration link below and select “Dance Ensemble” so we know your preference. We can’t wait to see you bring the stage to life!