Footloose plays to packed houses (photos)

Finale scene at the dance

The weekend of April 21-23 featured three performances of the popular musical, "Footloose." Directed by high school teacher Janine Hawley, an extensive cast, tech crew, and pit orchestra enjoyed rave reviews for their achievements.

Photos courtesy of Unforgettable Photos, Manchester.

The opening number of the show

Lead players Gale Shrewsbury as Ethel and Taylor Denby as Ren

Stefan Hoffman as Chuck, with his sidekicks Brandon Koch as Lyle and Quenton Bortmas as Travis.

Caleb Goodell (Willard) stole the show with his rendition of "Mama Says."

The entire cast of Footloose

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.