Media Coverage of The Broadway Bound Players

'Footloose' On Delsea Stage Tonight

Director Sue Marchetti (center standing) directs a scene from the Broadway Bound Players upcoming musical Footloose. Pictured are Jessica Cramer (standing), Laura Carione, Brianna Piecyk, Jessica Vega, Lisa Vega, and Desiree Vazquez.

The 80s are back! Are you ready for some big hair, satin and lace and the musical hits "Almost Paradise" and "Let's Hear it for the Boy"?

If so, you need look no farther than Delsea Regional High School on August 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. as the local theater group, the Broadway Bound Players (BBP) brings this hit musical to life.

There is plenty of singing and dancing, not to mention those great 80's fashions!

The show is set in a small town in the 1980s where newcomer Ren McCormack, played by Franklin Township resident Matt Kennedy, learns that dancing is not allowed.

Due to a recent tragedy involving some local teens, Reverend Shaw Moore, played by Elk Township resident Michael Del Rossi, has convinced the citizens to enact a ban on dancing. Ren falls for Moore's Vega, also of Elk Township, and they and their friends set out to convince the town that dancing is not such a bad thing.
Rounding out the cast are Franklin Township residents Lindsey Thies as Mrs. McCormack, Nelson Vasquez as Willard, Laura Carione as Rusty, Brianna Piecyk as Urleen, Chris Larea as Chuck Cranston, Brenda Krier as Aunt LuLu, Cynthia LleweIlyn as Eleanor Dunbar, Amanda Decker as Betty Blast, Sara Young as Irene and Megan Farley as Bickle.

Also Rich Stowman as the town cop, Desiree Vazquez as Jolene, Katie Winner as Garvin, Elisa Grello as Jeter, Sharon Clair as Principal Clark, Steven Clair, Kari Mahool, Dane Eissler, Anne Napoli, Brianna Montagnoli, Amber Francis, Samantha Sampson and Jessica Yacullo.

Elk Township residents in the cast include Lisa Vega as Brenda Lee, Jessica Cramer as Wendy Jo, Frank Del Rossi as Uncle Wes, Evan Car-roll and Christine Hill. The part of Vi Moore is played by Lisa Alexander of Washing-ton Township with her husband, Tony Alexander playing the part of Coach Dunbar and daughter Brianna playing one of the Dunbar children.

Dance Captains for this dance intensive show are Franklin Township residents Linnea Segan and Jennifer Blaetz.

There are many changes afoot for this year's production. BBP founder and producer, Michael Del Rossi, has taken on an acting role, turning to long time program participant, Sue Marchetti to direct the production.

Marchetti recently graduated from Rowan University with a BA in Theater Arts and has had experience directing college productions.

Also new to the production staff this year is choreographer Tiffany Jubb of Franklin Township.

Musical direction is being aptly handled once again by Westminster Choir College student and local resident, Zach Coates and Hayley Carroll of Elk Township returns as Stage Manager.
Due to the large cast of teenagers required for this production, Marchetti and Del Rossi broke the tradition of casting the show only with young people and opened up the adult roles to parents and family members of program participants.

"The audience will not be disappointed," said Del Rossi. "There is a wealth of talent in our community!"

Tickets to the show are $5 and will be sold at the door.