The public kicked off their Sunday shoes and hurried off to see a production of the classic movie Footloose on March 13-16, at Amherst’s Jensen Center. All shows played to sold out audiences. 

Over the years, Amherst has put together many wonderful productions. With this being a funny, classic musical that many people can relate to, it could potentially take the cake as one of the best musicals the Jensen Center has ever put on. 

“Variety Productions chose to use the musical because it will allow us to get a lot of students on stage and involved throughout the production,” said Director Janet Glodowski. 

Even though the students play a large role, none of this could be possible without the equally important production team consisting of Janet Glodowski, director; Mary Anderson, co – director; Lindsey Haas, choreography director; Brooke Mahoney, administrative director; and Connie Zanella, backstage director. 

“What we love most about working with student performers is witnessing their growth—both on and off the stage,” said Glodowski. “There’s a special kind of magic in seeing students discover talents they didn’t know they had, overcome their fears, and build confidence as they collaborate and create something amazing together.”