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Legally Blonde Jr Playbill Legally Blonde, JR. CAST DELTA—July 9 and 11 Margot Avery Neyland Serena Sara Waldbauer Pilar Cianna Brewer Gaelen Grace Bethany Kate Lauren Tanaka Elle Woods Kate Rodenmeyer Saleswoman Addie Matthews Store Manager Xenia Minton Warner Alex Forbes Grandmaster Chad Darby Frost Winthrop Jackson Haber Lowell Harrison Speed Pforzheimer Jacob Jones Jet Blue Pilot Casey Stringer Emmett Justin Bell Aaron Oliver Long Padamadan Max Nelson Enid Nina Frost Vivienne Tonya Shenoy Callahan Matthew McMurtry Paulette Tykala Barnes Whitney Victoria Chough Dewey Elijah Mangum Brooke Wyndham Emani Sullivan Sabrina Yasmine Ware Prison Guard Aaliyah Newsome Kyle Riley Collins Kiki Shasa Cohran Cashier Camille Halverson Stylist Meredith Jones Bookish Client Jory Tanaka Chutney Baileigh Hughes Bailiff Kade Perruso Judge Megan Gautier Ensemble Wake Monroe, Matthew Jordan, Amber Robinson, Ariana Bridges, Emily Rutland, Isabella Ragazzi NU—July 10 and 12 Margot Claire Porter Serena Lamiorkor Lawson Pilar Anna Rose Myrick Gaelen Rachel Regan Kate Reese Overstreet Elle Woods Chesney Mitchell Saleswoman Bailey Graves Store Manager Katherine Kelly Warner Jabarrie Evans Grandmaster Chad Jeffrey Cornelius Winthrop Walker Palmerton Lowell Samuel Ball Pforzheimer Charlie Corkern Jet Blue Pilot Myla Toaster Emmett Ben Sanders Aaron Devin Ranftle Padamadan Parker Moak Enid Fikumni Idowu Vivienne Taylor Gray Callahan Michael Maloney Paulette Madeline Porter Whitney Mia Hammond Dewey Dale Shearer Brooke Wyndham Miles Taylor Leverette Sabrina Perry DeLoach Prison Guard Karis Irwin Kyle Alex Mangieri Kiki Udoka Robertson Cashier Hayley Palmerton Stylist Lily Garretson Bookish Client Lanae Williams Chutney Kacie McAuliffe Bailiff Robert Archer Judge Ivy Graham Ensemble: John Matthews, Aly Sebren, Chandler Ray, Verlecia Gavin, Lili Hobdy, Jessica Smith Please Note That photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers. LEGALLY BLONDE JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIShows.com MUSICAL NUMBERS Omigosh You Guys (Part 1)… Margot, Serena, Pilar, Gaelen Omigosh You Guys (Part 2)….………… ...Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Delta Nus, Saleswoman, Sales Manager Serious (Part 1)………………………………..Elle, Warner, Waiters Serious (Part 2)……………………………………………..Elle, Warner Daughter of Delta Nu…………………………...Delta Nus, Margot, What You Want (Part 1)………………………...Elle, Kate, Margot, Frat Boys, Delta Nus What You Want (Part 2)…………….. Elle, Ensemble, Winthrop What You Want (Part 3)…………….. Elle, Ensemble, Winthrop Ireland…………………………………………………….………… Paulette Chip On My Shoulder (Part 1)………………………..Elle, Emmett Chip On My Shoulder (Part 2)………. Elle, Emmett, Ensemble Chip On My Shoulder (Part 3)………...Elle, Emmett, Students So Much Better……………………………………….….Elle, Students Whipped Into Shape………………………………..Brooke, Inmates Delta Nu Nu………………………………………………….. Elle, Brooke Bend And Snap…………… Kiki, Cashier, Stylist, Paulette, Elle, Bookish Client, Beauty Shop Customers, Kyle Legally Blonde…………………………………………….. Elle, Emmett Legally Blonde Remix (Part 1)……...Vivienne, Kiki, Ensemble Legally Blonde Remix (Part 2)………..Elle, Ensemble, Serena, Pilar, Margot Legally Blonde Remix (Part 3)….. Vivienne, Brooke, Paulette, Callahan, Ensemble Find My Way/Finale…………. Elle, Vivienne, Brooke, Paulette, Emmett, Ensemble CAST BIOS Robert Archer is the son of Scott and Lorna Doone Archer. He is brother to Sarah Mclean and Jack. Robert will be going into the 6th grade at St. Rich- ards this year after finishing his previous year at Casey Elementary. Robert en- joys playing basketball and video games and has been apart of several school plays. Samuel Ball will be a rising 7th grader this year and has several extra- curricular activities including: Tae Kwon Do, viola, piano and State Elementary Honor Choir 2015. He is the son of Ken and Mary Ball and brother to Stephens, Betsy and Lanah. He enjoys reading and creating fun projects for KingofRan- dom.com. Some of Samuel’s favorite parts include: Scarecrow in Wonderful Land of Oz, Big Bad Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood and Prince Alexander in Enchanted Sleeping Beauty with Mississippi Children’s Musical Theatre. He was also Grandpa George in Black Rose Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Tykala Barnes is rising 11th grader at Murrah High School and Power APAC. She enjoys spending her free time singing, dancing , acting and playing softball. Her extracurricular activities include: Murrah High School’s Advanced Concert Choir, Murrah High School’s Girl Choir, slow-pitch and fast-pitch soft- ball and student council. At her church, Tykala has many roles that includes: praise team, choreographer, dancer, step team, youth choir, inspirational choir, black voices speech team, nursery volunteer and Sunday School Treasurer. Tykala is the proud daughter of Ashanti Barnes and sister of Tykia and Tony Barnes. Tykala’s debut performance with New Stage was Julius, Baby of the World and it has made her love the art of theatre so much more. She has also been in show such as: High School Musical, Jr., Seussical Jr,. Camp Rock, This is a Test, Mirror Mirror, Grease, Wicked, Les Miserables, Masque of the Red Death and The Piano Lesson. Justin Bell is the proud son of Lisa T. Bell and a rising 10th grader at Mur- rah High School in the APAC program for Theatre Arts and Advanced Academ- ics. Justin enjoys reading and playing soccer. He will be a member of Murrah’s award-winning Speech and Debate Team and the advanced choir. His previous performance credits include: Guys and Dolls, Jr.; The Little Mermaid, Jr.; High School Musical, Jr.; First Date; A Toast to Broadway, Jr. Seussical, Jr.; and the Eudora Welty Play Series stage reading of The Wide Net at New Stage Theatre. Justin also had the chance to be apart of the cast of Peter Pan at New Stage this past year. Justin has been featured in Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s web series Ed Said. Justin is extremely excited to be back at New Stage this year, and he would like to sincerely thank God, his family, Stewpot Community Cen- ter and all of his instructors for their continued encouragement and support. Grace Bethany is the 11 year old daughter of Chuck and Lea Ann Bethany. She was last seen in last years production of Seussical, Jr. and was a part of New Stage’s Shakespeare Camp performances of Richard, III and As Y ou Like It. Grace enjoys crafting, swimming and most of all dancing. Grace is apart of the Kids for Christ dance team. Cianna Brewer is the daughter of Jerry and Jennifer Brewer and sister to Darbie Lynn and Madilynn. She will be going into the 9th grade at Jackson Academy and enjoys taking part in Showtime, Steppers and Cross Country. Cianna also enjoys singing dancing and art. She has previously taken part in Aladdin and Wizard of Oz at Jackson Academy. Ariana Bridges is the 15 year old daughter of Adrienne Bridges. She will be in the 11th grade at the Mississippi School of the Arts this year. Ariana enjoys playing the piano and flute as well as singing. This is Ariana’s debut perfor- mance at New Stage Theatre. Victoria Chough is the daughter of Silvia and Tony Chough and sister to Veronica. She is in the 7th grade at Jackson Prep where she enjoys playing bas- ketball and running track. Victoria enjoys drawing playing video games and singing. She has been in various school choir shows including KY DZ Radio and School House Rock. This is Victoria’s first performance at New Stage Theatre. Shasa Cohran was recently accepted into the prestigious Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive where she studied Broadway Musical Theatre in New York City. While there, she had the honor of performing dance routines in Times Square which also included her winning acrobatic solo Coming to America. In addition, she currently holds the titles as being the Supreme Overall Winner in the Miss Magnolia State Preliminary Pageant. Her outstanding achievements and talent have opened the doors to many amazing opportunities such as her guest performance at the UniverSoul Circus in her hometown of Jackson, MS; the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN and Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York! Her dream is to become a famous dancer/actress and inspire kids all over the world with the talent that God has blessed her with! Riley Collins is the son of Kenny Collins and Leta Collins. He will be in the 9th grade at Rosa Scott. Riley takes part in Band, Theatre and the St. Richard’s Youth Group. He enjoys swimming, science, math, drums, music and video games. He has previously appeared in High School Musical, Jr., The Little Mer- maid, Jr., A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Once Upon a Time and Seussical, Jr. at New Stage and Hamlet at St. Richard’s. Charlie Corken is a rising 6th grader at St. Andrew’s. He is the son of Mike and Emily Corken and brother to Michael and Katie. Charlie enjoys creating video games and playing X-box. Charlie was a part of his 3rd grade Shakespeare play at St. Richard Catholic School and makes his debut perfor- mance at New Stage Theatre. Jeffrey Cornelius is the son of Marc and Kimberly Cornelius and the brother of Marc Daniel Cornelius. Jeffrey is going into the 7th grade at Bailey Power APAC. He enjoys acting, singing, reading and playing the cello. He also is apart of the Middle School Orchestra.. He has previously appeared in Peter Pan, Seussical, Jr. A Christmas Carol and High School Musical, Jr. at New Stage Theatre. Perry DeLoach is a vibrant 10 year old rising sixth grader at German- town Middle School. She is excited about being in Legally Blonde, Jr. at New Stage Theatre. Perry’s experiences with drama include leading roles in several Mannsdale Elementary Drama Kids plays, including Pirates, Story- land Idol and The Big Mystery under the Big Top and in many musicals at First Baptist Church Madison.
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