Are you sure?
This bookmark will be removed from all folders and any saved notes will be permanently removed.
Cuttin' loose in Footloose
Those of you who are avid readers of the “For Teens” section of the Sentinel may remember my article from eighth grade about the school play, Bye Bye Birdie. Now, two years later, I have been blessed with another great learning experience on the same stage!
This year, my high school put on a production of Footloose: The Musical, a dance-intensive musical based on the well-known movie starring Kevin Bacon. (The 2011 remake is in theaters now, too!) I was cast as Urleen, a friend of the leading lady, Ariel. Throughout the preparation process, I grew to love our cast, especially the other leading girls. I had to overcome many obstacles (such as having minimal dancing skills in a show about dancing!) but by opening night, the show flowed harmoniously. There were four performances (Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, and Saturday evening), which I was to split with my double.
Thursday was my off night, so I played an ensemble role. I had learned so much with my experience from Bye Bye Birdie that I felt prepared to confront any suggestions of fear or disappointment, as I knew that I was performing simply to glorify God, not myself or the other cast members. As a result, I felt more calm and collected than I’d ever felt on stage. The show was a success, and I left the auditorium that night looking forward to my debut as Urleen the next day.
Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.
November 21, 2011 issue
View Issue-
Letters
Maire Noble, Elizabeth Buss, Shirley Rogers, Yvonne Renoult
-
Spiritual bedrock
Jeff Ward-Bailey, Staff Editor
-
Rare display of Damascus Crown Bible manuscripts
Matti Friedman
-
To own a Bible that's gone to the moon
Richard Allen Greene
-
The Bible–dive in!
By Lyle Young
-
A storybook Bible for all
Kim Shippey
-
Refinery
Diane Allison
-
My journey in Paul's footsteps
By Maike Byrd
-
Cuttin' loose in Footloose
By Robiny Jamerson
-
The Thanksgiving that changed my life
By Amy Nickell
-
My deeper look at gratitude
By Dulcinea Torres
-
Our gratitude board
Ruby, Lily, Brenden, Chloë, Daniel, George, Stephen
-
Keeping in touch
Marta Greenwood
-
'Megadoses' of Life, Truth, and Love
Wanda Y. Richard
-
Don't be fooled
By Genelle Austin-Lett
-
The glorious variety of God's creation
By Abby Fuller
-
Prayer as protest
Margaret Campbell
-
Healed of smoking habit
Claire Wilmot
-
Cut on head quickly healed
Annette Dutenhoffer
-
Healing in my family
Grace Reisdorf
-
Nothing lost in transition
The Editors