Brylliant Acting Studio’s ‘Footloose’ summer season to start

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This summer, the cast of Footloose is cutting loose—and bringing their siblings, parents, husbands, wives, and coworkers along for the ride.

Opening on June 26 at the auditorium at 121 Winn Street in Marietta, Brylliant Acting Studio’s high-energy musical production of Footloose doesn’t just feature catchy songs, ‘80s dance moves, and rebellious teenagers—it also stars a cast that’s basically one big family reunion in costume which brings incredible chemistry to Brylliant’s first ever community theater production.

“It’s been such a joy directing the parents of my usual student actors. Watching them step into the world their kids love so much has brought a whole new energy to the rehearsal space—and plenty of laughs! It’s a full-circle moment for our theater family,” according to director Brynn Chamblee.

Based on the iconic 1984 film, Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teen who moves to a town where dancing is banned and sets out to bring the groove back. This production promises all the foot-stomping hits you know and love—from “Holding Out for a Hero” to “Let’s Hear It for the Boy”—plus some bonus off-stage family dynamics you won’t find in your typical community theater show.

Behind-the-Scenes Scoop:

Lindsey Coleman, co-founder of Brylliant Acting Studios, will escape the sound booth for a change, sharing the stage with her oldest son Bradley and her husband Matt in his inaugural stage appearance. Lindsey will be playing the wife of the town’s pastor—portrayed by David Hobson, a first-time actor himself. Hobson also happens to be the real-life dad of Brylliant stars Liam, 17, and Avery, 18, making this production a “generational.”

Marietta mom Melissa makes Footloose a full-house affair about which daughter Avery, says “I’m excited to share the stage with my parents this summer because they’ve always been so supportive of my theater productions, and now I get to support them and watch them learn and grow through the rehearsal process.”

Jackie Fogas, making her musical theater debut in the ensemble alongside her accomplished daughter Gabriella, 16, is experiencing the flip side: “I’m blown away by how complex musical theatre really is—it’s so much more than singing and dancing. This experience has given me a whole new respect for what it takes to bring a show to life.”

Even those not technically related by blood are part of a deeply connected local arts family. Josh Waters, who plays Wes, is not only performing alongside his son Nolan, 13, but also teaches drama at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy—nurturing the next generation on stage during the school year and “doing the right thing” on the stage in the summer..

Joining Waters are fellow Marietta theater educators: Haley Walter, cast as Lulu, teaches theatre at Marietta Middle School, and Elena Prestwood, playing Ethel, leads music and drama at Park Street Elementary. Together, they’re turning this production into an all-out performing arts department summer bash.

“These educators are the backbone of Marietta’s thriving theater scene,” says Lindsey Coleman. “It’s no exaggeration to say that between them, they’ve taught or directed half the town—and now they’re singing and dancing with them too.”

So bring your dancing shoes, and maybe your own relatives and co-workers, and get ready for a musical experience where the harmonies are tight—and so are the family ties.

Performance Details:

🎭 Footloose: The Musical

📅 June 26– June 28

📍 Auditiorium at MMS, 121 Winn Street, Marietta, Georgia 30064

🎟 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/r6z2f54p

🌐 Website: https://www.brylliantactingstudio.com/