First play I ever did was 'Footloose.' I played the part of Willard when I was 16. I think I wore my drama teacher's jeans and her belt - that's how small I was. I know a lot of Willard's back story from the musical that's not explored in the film. Like he's got this whole relationship with his mama, and he sings this song 'Mama Says.'

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their first experience in a play, specifically playing the role of Willard in "Footloose" at the age of 16. They humorously mention how small they were by borrowing their drama teacher's jeans and belt for the performance. The speaker also highlights the difference between the musical and the film version of the story, mentioning that Willard's character has a deeper backstory in the musical, including his relationship with his mother and a song called "Mama Says." This quote emphasizes the speaker's early theatrical experience and their appreciation for the additional layers of character development found in the musical adaptation.

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