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ODCT presents Footloose: The Musical

ODCT presents Footloose: The Musical

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Oltman Middle School, 6625 Goodview Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
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Open Door Community Theatre presents Footloose: The Musical, a high energy stage adaptation of the hit movie Footloose, bursting with electrifying dance, unforgettable music, and a powerful story about freedom and self expression.

When city teenager Ren McCormack moves to a small, conservative town, he's shocked to discover that dancing and rock music are banned. Determined to bring joy and change, Ren challenges the strict rules enforced by the town's influential preacher, Reverend Shaw Moore, whose own past tragedy fuels his beliefs. Along the way, Ren forms a bond with the preacher's rebellious daughter, Ariel, and inspires the town's youth to stand up for their right to celebrate life.

Featuring iconic songs like "Footloose," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," and "Holding Out for a Hero," this crowd pleasing musical is a celebration of youth, courage, and the transformative power of music.

Performances will be at Oltman Middle School: 

  • Saturday, June 20th at 7pm
  • Sunday, June 21st at 3pm
  • Monday, June 22nd at 7pm (Pay What You Can/Industry Night - Purchase tickets at whatever rate you see fit)
  • Friday, June 26th at 7pm
  • Saturday, June 27th at 2pm (*Sensory Friendly - Discounted rate of $15 for Adults & $12 for Kids/Seniors)
  • Saturday, June 27th at 7pm
  • Sunday, June 28th at 3pm (ASL Interpreted)

*Please note: the Saturday, June 27th performance at 2pm will be a sensory friendly option. This performance is for those desiring a sensory-friendly experience including half dimmed house lights, reduced sound, and the ability to move around the house as needed. This performance is offered for a discounted ticket price.

Our community partner for this production is SoWashCo CARES! SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation is the community led non-profit that supports the South Washington County (SoWashCo) School District Community. The ultimate goal of SoWashCo CARES is to build a community that cares. Their mission is to work with students, families, staff and their community, as partners in education, to set their students up for success in every way that they can! Find out more about the amazing work they do at sowashcocares.org. See how you can help in your ticket confirmation email!

Thank you to our season sponsors: Chuck Eckberg Realtor, Arts & Science Dentistry, CORE Pilates, Annamarie McDonald Realtor

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