Fantastic Footloose! DCG Musical Brings Home 16 Awards

May 12, 2023

Footloose at DCG

DCG Theatre’s presentation of Footloose was simply incredible. Our cast and crew are now receiving statewide recognition. DCG received 16 Iowa High School Musical Awards this year!  This is a significant accomplishment and we couldn’t be more proud of this group!

Footloose Awards 

Production Awards

  • Outstanding Overall Performance
  • Outstanding Student Orchestra
  • Outstanding Community Engagement

Student Awards

  • Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role – Brinn Johnson as “Rusty”
  • Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role – Alex Pries as “Ren”
  • Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role – Campbell Valline as “Ariel”
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind-The-Scenes Role – Ellie Cole and Anna McKernan for Choreography Team
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind the Scenes Role – Ryan Fitch for Pit Orchestra Conductor
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind the Scenes Role – Johanna Bonefas for Marketing Director
  • Outstanding Achievement in a Behind the Scenes Role – Johanna Bonefas for House Manager

Special Recognition 

  • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Ella Christensen as “Vi Moore”
  • Special Recognition for Performance in a Principal Role – Noah Dutchuk as “Willard”
  • Special Recognition for Featured Ensemble – “Bickle, Garvin, Jeter”
  • Special Recognition for Featured Ensemble – “Chicago Ensemble”
  • Special Recognition in a Behind the Scenes Role – Rachel Becker and Isabel Schall for Lighting Heads
  • Special Recognition in a Behind the Scenes Role – Madeline Waddingham for Head of Props