06/23/2022
Opening Friday 6.24 for 3 weekends
Meet the cast of GREASE! We open TOMORROW!!!
RENEE CALLAHAN (Pink Lady/Rydell Cheerleader) (she/her) This is Renee’s 7th production at Footlite, following Something Rotten, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Fish, Anything Goes, Gypsy, and Hairspray. Renee has been dancing her whole life, with previous involvement as a Zumba Instructor, show choir member, dancer with competition dance team, and performer in school plays/musicals. She is currently a dance instructor at “Dance Innovations” in Westfield, IN, teaching various styles of dance. In May 2021, Renee graduated from IUPUI with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and is working as an occupational therapist at Franciscan Health. Renee wants to thank the talented cast/crew for bringing her so much joy!
BAILEY RAE HARMON (Patty Simcox) (she/her) is the 19 year old daughter of Rob and Tifani Harmon. Bailey will soon be a sophomore this upcoming fall at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) studying Elementary Education. Bailey is beyond excited to be a part of “Grease” here at Footlite!!! Some of Bailey’s favorite previous roles include being: Follies Girl in “Crazy For You”, Kylar in “Bring It On the Musical”, Lucinda in “Into the Woods”, Ensemble in “Something Rotten!”, and a Delta Nu in “Legally Blonde the Musical”. Bailey would like to extend many thanks to God, her family, all of her friends, and the staff, cast, and crew of this extraordinary production for all their endless love and support!!! Bailey couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to spend her “summer nights” than with this group and she cannot wait for you all to enjoy the show!!!!
DANNY ROBERDS (Burger Boys) (he/him) is excited to be part of another show at Footlite Musicals. His recent roles include The Sergeant (The Pirates of Penzance), Dan (Joseph), Congregant (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), and Bard Boy/ Chef (Something Rotten) at Footlite as well as Sir Danvers (Jekyll & Hyde) at Franklin Central High School. Danny is currently attending Butler University where he is a senior majoring in accounting. Danny would like to thank the cast and staff for making an incredible production, as well as his family and friends for their love and support.
NOAH NORDMAN (Doody) (He/Him) is so excited to be a part of Grease this summer at Footlite Musicals! This will be his Sixth show at this historical theater, with previous credits including Don Price in Big Fish, Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and his personal favorite so far, Tulsa in Gypsy. When not performing on the Footlite stage, you can find Noah writing and performing Original songs as well as covers at venues in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. He would like to thank his loving and supporting family and friends for always being there to cheer him on whenever he performs. He hopes to put on a fantastic show for you today!
JENNA LYNCH (Pink Lady) (she/her) is so excited to be in her first musical here with Footlite! She is very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing, talented individuals and work with her 2 favorite uncles, Rick and Chris! Jenna has always had a love for performing since she started dancing competitively at a young age and always has felt most herself when she’s onstage. Jenna would like to give a special thanks and appreciation to her best friend, Sarah, who has always supported her and been there for Jenna through the many highs and lows. She would also like to thank Rick and Chris, for always being so loving and supportive and being the best second parents ever. Jenna hopes you love grease and she can’t wait for everyone to see it!
