interACT Theatre Productions of South Orange NJ is holding
COLOR BLIND AUDITIONS FOR ALL ROLES FOR
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
Music and Lyrics by
Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown
and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Directed by Nick Clarey
Music Direction by Holland Jancaitis
Choreographed by Dana FlyDiva Hawkins
Stage Manager Amanda M. Wingo
NOW SCHEDULING AUDITIONS
SCHEDULE YOURS AT:
http://www.interactproductions.org/legallyblonde
AUDITIONS:
Tuesday, February 6 & Friday, February 9
7:00-9:30pm
Saturday, February 10
11:00am-2:00pm
By Appointment
CALL BACKS (if needed)
Sunday, February 11, 2:00-5:00pm
Color-blind casting: ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!
Performance Dates:
May 4-6, 11-13, 18&19, 2018
Fri & Sat 7:30PM Sun 4:00PM
CLICK THE AUDITIONS TAB ABOVE TO SCHEDULE YOURS
Characters:
Elle Woods (F, any ethnicity, Stage Age 22-27, Casting only 18+ for this role) This leading lady is the head of her UCLA sorority Delta Nu and has a love of fashion and style. When Warner dumps her for not being serious enough, she decides to prove him wrong by going to Harvard Law School. Her pink outfits, blonde hair, and Southern California attitude make her appear less intelligent and an outcast when compared to the prim and proper Harvard community. Elle Woods discredits the classic blonde stereotype and helps win a court case, graduates at the top of her class, and finds love. Must be comfortable with dogs. Gb2-G5 Belt
Emmett Forrest (M, any ethnicity, Stage Age 24-27. Casting only 18+ for this role) One of Harvard’s top law students from Roxbury, Ma area; editor of the Harvard Law Review and Callahan’s Teaching Assistant. Goal-oriented, at the cost of his social skills. He takes an early interest in Elle, and remains interested throughout the story- giving her advice and tutoring help. Eventually falls in love with Elle. Emmett is charming and friendly. B2 - A4
Paulette Bonafonte (F, any ethnicity, Stage Age 30-40) A “townie” in Cambridge. Elle’s favorite brassy manicurist who longs for a meaningful romance of her own and loves anything to do with Ireland. Paulette provides sound advice and companionship to Elle. Must have great comic timing; a pronounced New England accent is a plus. Must be comfortable with dogs. G3-D5
Professor Callahan (M, any ethnicity, Stage Age 40-60) A self-important and manipulative law professor at Harvard. He objectifies Elle. Callahan should be both charismatic and conniving. Nearly devoid of morals, and aims to rid his students of their scruples. A2 - F#4
Brooke Wyndham (F, any ethnicity, Stage Age 30-40) A beautifully aging Deltu Nu sorority sister who stars in her own line of exercise videos. She is accused of murdering her wealthy husband and refuses to testify in her own defense. Brooke should exude confidence and poise. Actor must be visibly physically fit with excellent cardiovascular strength/endurance; she belts while jumping rope. A3 - E5
Warner Huntington III (M, any ethnicity, Stage Age 22-27) Charming, confident and good-looking law student who wants to be a senator someday; Elle’s ex-boyfriend. Plastic charm. His self-centered nature destroys everything that he could have had with Elle. D3-G4
Serena, Pilar, Margot, Kate: (F, any ethnicity, Stage Age 18-25) Elle’s Delta Nu sisters. Stereotypical California sorority girls. They admire Elle deeply and will do anything for her. They form a Greek chorus to inspire Elle at Harvard. Some of the wisdom they impart is not exactly astute.
Kyle (M, any ethnicity, Stage Age 25-45) The UPS guy. Paulette’s Salon is on his route, and they are smitten with one another. Looking for a muscular, smooth talking individual. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Must be able to learn Irish step dances in Legally Blonde Remix(Irish Step proficiency not required)–doubles in the ensemble, may be cast as other roles as well. (Non-Singing Role)
Vivienne Kensington (F, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 22-27) Overachieving, smart and savvy law student; Warner’s new girlfriend and fiancé. Severe looking and presented, intellectually driven, yet feels threatened by Elle’s presence at Harvard. Dismisses Elle as classless at first, but grows to befriend her. A3 - F5
Sundeep Padamadan (M, Middle Eastern, Stage Age 22-27) - New Harvard law student. Was royalty in his home country until his government was overthrown. Attending Harvard primarily to network and gain allies to assist in taking back his throne. Actor will also double in the ensemble. E3-C4
Enid Hoopes - (Stage Age 22-27) Harvard law student and extreme feminist. An outspoken but lovable personality - Greenpeace-organizing-protests-against-insensitive-cartoons-man-hating lesbian. Bb3 – D5
Aaron Schultz (M, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 22-27) - A new Harvard Law Student and multi-millionaire. Ridiculously accomplished and cocky, despite a bit of social awkwardness. Actor will also double in the ensemble. C3-E4
Chutney Wyndham (F, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 30- 40) Stepdaughter to Brooke Wyndham. She dislikes that her “murdered” father married a woman younger than her. Smaller featured “character role” who will also be an ensemble member.
Dewey (M, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 30-50) - Paulette’s ex-boyfriend. Red neck. Lazy. Not very nice to Paulette. Smaller role but actor will double in the ensemble.
Delta Nu Sisters/Greek Chorus: (F, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 18- 25) Quinn, Addison, Leilani, Avery, Dana, Gaelen, Harper– These girls are part of the Delta Nu’s/Greek Chorus. They may double as some ensemble characters as well.G#3 – D5
Nikos Argitakos (M, Greek, Stage Age 20-35) Half of a same-sex couple who are laying low until an opportune moment. Nikos, Brooke’s pool boy alleges he had an affair with Brooke Wyndam until Carlos outs him. Looking for a stylish (European-style) gentleman in excellent shape who can dance. Will also double in the ensemble.
Carlos (M, Hispanic, Stage Age 20-35) Half of a same-sex couple who are laying low until an opportune moment. Carlos outs Nikos while Nikos is testifying. Will also double in the ensemble.(C3-G4)
Whitney - (F, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 22-27) Vivienne’s best friend who has a party at her apartment. Will also be a Delta Nu. G3-E5
Mr. Woods “Elle’s Dad” (M, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age: 42-60) Elle’s wealthy, “country club” father. He loves his daughter and although he would rather have Elle stay in California, he is willing to pay for Elle to attend Harvard Law if she gets in. Comes to support her during her first trial. Looking for a singer who can act and move. D3-E#4
Mrs. Woods (F, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 42-60) Elle’s classy & supportive cocktail-loving mom. A3-Db5
Grand Master Chad (M, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 18-25) “Jamaican Me Crazy” Reggae Rapper/Hip Hop Dancer. Featured singer/dancer in What You Want number. Looking for an actor who can sing and dance. Will double in the ensemble. D3-E4
FEMALE ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS (M, Any Ethnicity, Stage Age 18- 60) - Ensemble characters will be used multiple times throughout the entire production. Many have featured solos and/or lines. Looking for actors and singers who can dance and move. Some ensemble female characters will include: Store Clerk #1, Store Manager, Front of Store Cashier, Perfume Clerk #1 and #2 District Attorney Joyce Riley, Judge, Reporter, Stenographer, and Jurors Restaurant, Mall and Beauty Shop Patrons (Bookish Client) Harvard Law Professors and Students, Inmates, Sabrina - (Featured in Brooke’s Video)
Winthrop, Lowell, and Pforzheimer (Stage Age 35-60) Harvard Admissions Council Members who evaluate Elle’s entrance into Harvard. Winthrop does not think Elle should be granted entrance while Lowell and Pfozheimer try to convince him otherwise. They are featured in the last part of What You Want. These actors need to be able to sing and move and will double in the ensemble. C3-E#4
MALE ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS (18 - 60 years old) Ensemble characters will be used multiple times throughout the entire production. Many have featured solos and/or lines. Looking for actors and singers who can dance and move. Ensemble male characters will include: KiKi - Hair Colorist UCLA Frat Boys – Dancers, Restaurant, Beauty Shop Patrons Harvard Law Professors and Students Jurors and Bailiff Suit Salesmen “Bend and Snap” male on-lookers and dancers, Dancers in Brooke’s Video – jump rope ability **Drummers (The Team is looking for two marching band drummers to be featured in What you Want.)
ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
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