LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL

Rehearsals: May 26-June 17, 2020. (Subject to change) Performances: June 18-21, 2020

Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, music; Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, lyrics; Heather Hach, book; Amanda Brown, novel; Based on the film by MGM. Diane Lala, director/choreographer; Jefferson Turner, music director.

Synopsis: Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors, and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

AVAILABLE ROLES: Elle Woods, female, 21-25, any ethnicity Vocal Range: Gb2-G5 Soprano Belt; Elle is a very bubbly college-age girl (“valley-girl”) who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality; lovable, determined, vulnerable, energetic and outgoing; a true triple threat (tap dance skills are a plus); must be comfortable handling dogs and be willing to be/become blonde.

Emmett Forrest, male, 21-25, any ethnicity Vocal Range: B2-A4 Tenor; Emmett is a smart, quirky, sensitive and personable law student; must be comfortable with dogs; a strong singer/actor.

Paulette Buonofuonte, female, 35-45, any ethnicity Vocal Range: A3-A5 Belt; Paulette is a brash, caring and optimistic; must be comfortable with dogs; a strong singer with a powerful belt to match the personality.

Pilar, female, 21-25, any ethnicity Vocal Range: G#3-F5 Belt; Pilar is the sassy and sensible sorority sister. Margot, Serena, and Pilar are Elle's entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”; strong singers and dancers with good comic timing and youthful energy.

Margot, female, 21-25, any ethnicity Vocal Range: G#3-F5 Belt; Margot is a seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Margot, Serena, and Pilar are Elle's entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”; strong singers and dancers with good comic timing and youthful energy. Must be comfortable handling dogs.

Serena, female, 21-25, any ethnicity G#3-F5 Belt; is the energetic cheerleader, sorority sister. Margot, Serena, & Pilar are Elle's entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”; strong singers and dancers with good comic timing and youthful energy. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Professor Callahan, male, 40-55, any ethnicity Vocal Range: A2-F#4 Baritone; Callahan is a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard; charismatic but able to turn instantly into a conniving shark at the turn of a hat.

Warner Huntington III, male, 21-25, any ethnicity Vocal Range: Eb3-Ab4 Tenor; Warner is attractive and charming but very self-absorbed.

Vivienne Kensington, female 21-25, any ethnicity A3-F5 HUGE Belt; Vivienne is an overachieving, stuck-up, wealthy, smart and savvy law student who is intellectually driven.

Brooke Wyndham, female, 21-25, any ethnicity A3-G5 Alto or Soprano; Brooke is an exercise video star and former Delta Nu sorority girl who was accused of murder; being physically fit is a must for this role; must be able to sing and jump rope at the same time.

Female Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble), 18-30, any ethnicity All must be excellent singers and dancers and funny versatile actors; some will also play many supporting roles including: UCSD students/Delta Nu Sisters/Prisoners/Dancers at Boston's Women's Correctional Facility/ Harvard Law students/Elle’s Mom/Harvard Law officers/courtroom characters/ Enid Hoops and/or Chutney.

Male Ensemble (Chorus/Ensemble), 18-30, any ethnicity All must be excellent singers and dancers and funny versatile actors; some will also play many supporting roles including: UCSD students / Frat boys/ Facility/ Harvard Law students/ Kyle/UPS Deliveryman/Elle’s Dad /Harvard Law officers and various Courtroom characters all must be excellent singers and dancers and funny versatile actors.