Vi Moore Footloose

*Character Research - Vi Moore*
Ana White Malaga
*Vi Moore’s General Description*
Vi Moore is a loving and resilient wife and mother. Her husband is Reverand Shaw Moore, and her daughter is Ariel Moore. She had a son, but he died in a terrible accident. This would make her more toned down and humble, without ever making a scene or arguing. She tries to support everyone, even in a conflict. For example, while Ariel and Shaw fight, she stays to the side and tries to support both. 
*Costume*
Vi Moore is the preacher’s wife, so she would wear a dress or some sort of denim. Not too much though, because as I said, she supports her husband in the “no dancing” rule so she would try and tone down what she wears. Her soft expression gives me beige/blue vibes, or maybe baby pink. 
*Voice and Expressions*
I see Vi having a soft and loving voice. She is a mother and has lost a child, so she would have a hint of sadness in her voice at some points. Also, she might be bright sometimes, like when welcoming Ethel and Ren into Bomont. When talking about her son, she might struggle to speak or get sad with a bashful expression so as not to show her true feelings too much. Her expressions would be delicate and gentle, not too strong or intense.
*Background*
Vi lives in a town that is restricted against dancing, liquor, and rock’n’roll, and she is a churchgoer and has the preacher as a husband. She is in her late 30s, and we could say that she was born and raised in Bomont. We can also pull together that she met Shaw at a young age, because in the song “Can You Find it in Your Heart?” she says, “is there any chance we’ll find the joy - that we shared at the start,” so “the start” could have been a while ago. Bomont is a town in Southwestern United States, and Footloose takes place in the 80s. 
*Things to Remember*
Try to be as open and obedient as possible when playing this role. Vi is conserved, but she is also extremely religious and will support her husband’s cause anytime. When speaking to Ren, she knows how Shaw feels about him, but keeps it friendly and stays true to her personality. If you look at the script, you can see that she loves everyone and is friendly to them even if she disagrees with what they do, say, or think.
*Past*
In the past, Vi has…
Married Shaw Moore, the Reverend. 
Experienced a loss of her son, Bobby.