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HAYS, Kan. -- The first theatre performance of Fort Hays State University 2015-2016 season will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. A matinee performance will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. All performances are in Felten-Start Theater in Malloy Hall.

Tomme Williams, instructor of theatre, is the theatrical director, and Dr. Terry Crull, associate professor of music, musical director. The cast is a mixture of music majors and theatre students, many of whom have participated for many years.

"Footloose" is the stage adaption of the hit movie by the same name about a boy who moves to a small town where dancing is banned. Williams said the musical is fresh and energetic, with great '80s music.

"I think the audiences will really enjoy it," she said.