Julio Fuentes

Rooted but relevant…

Check out this excerpt of my chat with Alberta Teachers Association Fine Arts Council on ensemble choreography and my insights, inspirations, and philosophy around it.

We eat with our eyes first and choreography that is rooted but relevant has such an incredible ability to draw new audiences in and allow them to love musical theatre, even if the material is older.

Share your thoughts! 👇🏼

A little interview I did talking about why Footloose is still a relevant show. Check it out!

…and if you’re in Edmonton, don’t forget to get your tickets!

Everybody cut footloose!

Wishing the cast, crew, and creatives of Footloose at Mayfield a very happy opening. Despite some challenges along the way, this process has been filled with so much joy and, personally, a little bit of much needed healing.

Thank you, Kate Ryan, for bringing me back on board to give legs to this wonderful show, and for also trusting me with my first assistant director position. Grateful for you.

“There is a time to every purpose under heaven – a time to laugh and a time to weep. There is a time to mourn and there is a time to dance.”

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Director: Kate Ryan
Choreographer / Assistant Director: 🙋🏻‍♂️
Music Director: Jen McMillan
Costume: Leona Brausen
Set & Props: Lieke den Bakker
Lighting: Kirsten Watt
Video: Matt Schuurman
Sound: Harley Symington

CAST:
Kendall Ackland
Devin Alexander
Daniela Bauer
Cameron Chapman
Alyssa Crockett
Jay Davis
Evan Dowling
Sarah Dowling
Kory Fulton
Andrea House
Bryce Johnson (dance captain)
Ryan Maschke
Jameela McNeil
Andrés Moreno
Mark Sinongco
Garrett Waschuk
Michelle Yu
Patrica Zentilli
Tim Zvifel