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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 4 MIN

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Presents Footloose: Youth Edition

from Kankakee Valley Community Happenings · host WVLI Podcast Network

This installment of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings features host Mike Tomano in conversation with Rhonda Stenzinger of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA). The discussion focuses on the organization’s upcoming production of Footloose: Youth Edition, a high-energy, family-friendly version of the classic musical coming to the Lincoln Cultural Center.Stenzinger shares insights into the rigorous rehearsal process for the cast of 46 local performers and the enduring appeal of the show’s chart-topping 1980s soundtrack. The conversation also explores the historical events in Elmore City, Oklahoma, that served as the inspiration for the story, as well as Stenzinger’s thirty-year history with the local theatre community.Listen to the full episode for details regarding the March 14th and 15th performance schedule, ticket information, and special daytime bookings available for schools and homeschool groups.Get more from the WVLI Podcast Network! Listen to the WVLI News Update with Rob West every weekday morning. Get the days local news from the greater Kankakee County, IL area in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe now on your preferred podcast platform: https://wvlinewsupdate.buzzsprout.comThe Voices You Trust, Beyond The Dial.

This installment of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings features host Mike Tomano in conversation with Rhonda Stenzinger of the Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA). The discussion focuses on the organization’s upcoming production of Footloose: Youth Edition, a high-energy, family-friendly version of the classic musical coming to the Lincoln Cultural Center. Stenzinger shares insights into the rigorous rehearsal process for the cast of 46 local performers and the enduring appeal of the...

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