'Footloose' opening at Interlakes

MEREDITH — Interlakes is finishing off this summer's season with a show that will be performed for the first time ever in the Lakes Region – "Footloose," opening on Aug. 9. This classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Performances will be at Interlakes Auditorium 1 Laker Lane, on Tuesday Aug. 9 through Aug. 14. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Matinees are Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Ticket prices are $25 to $33. Call 603-707-6035 to reserve your seats.

Shelly Walsh, Meghan McCandless, Mary Hannah Dober and Caitlin Donahue (originally of Portsmouth) appear in "Footloose" at the Interlakes Summer Theatre Aug 9 to 14. (Courtesy photo)