When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

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PERFORMANCE DATES

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July 19 @ 7pm 

July 20 @ 2pm & 7pm

July 21 @ 2pm & 7pm

July 22 @ 7pm

July 23 @ 7pm

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This production will be presented on a traverse stage, with audience seated on both sides of the performance area. Seating will consist of both regular and bistro height chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase. We look forward to sharing this unique theatrical experience with you!

 

All performances will be located at The Gin at Nesbit.

Address: 931 Nesbit Rd, Nesbit, MS 38651

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*This production is NOT a dinner theatre*

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CAST

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Ren McCormack...........................Kylan Owens

Reverend Shaw Moore..............Ryan England

Ariel Moore......................................Josie Todd

Vi Moore............................................Lindsay Ferreira

Rusty..................................................Summer Watson

Willard Hewitt................................Deshon Jackson

Ethel McCormack.......................Rebecca Edmunds

Chuck Cranston...........................Griffin England

Urleen................................................Leighla Thompson

Wendy Jo........................................McKenzie Brewer

Lulu Warnicker..............................Mabry Nelson

Wes Warnicker.............................Chris Todd

Coach Roger Dunbar...............Randell Beasley

Travis................................................Caleb Mynatt

Jeter..................................................Miles Darby

Bickle................................................William Jones

Garvin..............................................Mac Collins

Cowboy Bob................................David Jackson

 

ENSEMBLE

Averi Laster

Caleb Mynatt

David Jackson

Eloise McDonald

Holly McGinnis

Jordan Marley

Keira Tarver

Lizzie Phillips

Mac Collins

Max Taylor

Miles Darby

Olivia Kaiser

Sage McCarrens

Tim Daniel

Whit Mitchell

William Jones

 

FEATURED DANCERS

Ella Scott

Emily Armistead

Jelissa Myers

LG Kirk

Mac Collins

Maddie Snow

Maggie Salajka

Max Taylor

McKenzie Brewer

Riley Payne

Sara Sims

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