The CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is holding Main Stage auditions for performers age 16 and up for LEGALLY BLONDE, THE MUSICAL on Sunday, October 12 at 6PM, and Monday, October 13 at 7PM. Callbacks will be by invitation only.
Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. There will be a dance audition prior to vocal auditions. Please wear clothes comfortable for dancing as well as sneakers.
Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission of a vocal selection as well as showcasing dance ability, along with a headshot and resume to kjones0249@gmail.com with your name and LEGALLY BLONDE AUDITIONS in the subject line.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, January 17 at 7:30PM
Sunday, January 18 at 2PM
Wednesday, January 21 at 2PM
Saturday, January 24 at 2PM
Saturday, January 24 at 7:30PM
Sunday, January 25 at 2PM
Friday, January 30 at 7:30PM
Saturday, January 31 at 2PM
Saturday, January 31 at 7:30PM
Sunday, February 1 at 2PM
*The Following are potential add-ons that should be treated as actual performances.*
Friday, January 16 at 7:30PM
Sunday, January 18 at 6:30PM
Wednesday, January 21 at 10AM
Sunday, January 25 at 6:30PM
Wednesday, January 28 at 10AM
Wednesday, January 28 at 2PM
Thursday, January 29 at 7:30PM
Sunday, February 01 at 2PM
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director – Keith Jones
Choreographer – Melissa Rapelje
PLOT:
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
ELLE WOODS [Female, Mezzo-Soprano Belt to C#5] Confident & bubbly, Elle is the quintessential blonde Valley Girl, who follows her boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes she has much more to offer than a pretty face. She lifts up those around her, due to her intense drive and positivity. This actor should be a triple threat, and able to carry the momentum of the show (she is onstage for nearly the entire runtime). Must be comfortable with dogs.
EMMETT FORREST [Male, Tenor] A smart, sensitive, and sometimes sarcastic law student who mentors Elle. He should be charming, a bit nerdy, lovable, and friendly. He’s worked his entire life to get into Harvard Law, and nothing will come between him and becoming a partner in Callahan’s law firm, except maybe his surprising love for Elle. Must be comfortable with dogs.
PAULETTE BUONAFONTE [Female, Mezzo-Soprano Belt] Paulette is the funny owner of Hair Affair, a local salon. She becomes friends with Elle and longs to marry a man from Ireland. She and Elle help each other achieve their dreams! Must be comfortable with dogs. A Bostonian accent is a plus. This actor should be a strong singer with a powerful belt to match the personality!
PROFESSOR CALLAHAN [Male, Tenor] A pompous, smooth, authoritative, and manipulative law professor. He has a reputation for being an extremely strict and tough professor and a highly successful lawyer. He will do anything to get what he wants, regardless of morality.
WARNER HUNTINGTON III [Male, Tenor] Good-looking and charming, yet shallow and self-absorbed. Warner breaks up with Elle to go to Harvard Law. He only sees Elle as a bubbly dumb blonde, and doesn’t think she is serious enough to settle down with. He cares deeply about his reputation.
VIVIENNE KENSINGTON [Female, Mezzo-Soprano Belt to G#5] A smart, serious, and uptight law student, seemingly the polar opposite of Elle. She comes from a very conservative East Coast background and is everything that Warner needs to make a serious move to become a lawyer. When she becomes Warner’s fiancée, she initially dismisses Elle, but grows to become her friend.
BROOKE WYNDHAM [Female, Mezzo-Soprano to G#5] An exercise video tycoon who is an alum of Elle’s sorority. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for her husband’s murder. Dance skills and being physically fit is a must for this role, to properly do high level aerobics with enough stamina to continue singing.
ENID HOOPS [Female, Soprano/Mezzo Belter] Enid is a strong, passionate, and outwardly feminist law student at Harvard, who is skeptical of Elle, and eventually becomes her friend. Must have great comedic timing and be able to patter- sing clearly.
SERENA, MARGOT, AND PILAR [Soprano/Mezzo/Alto] These three are Elle’s trio of best friends and sorority sisters, who help her navigate the story by acting as a “Greek Chorus”. Serena is the energetic cheerleader, typically of Jewish heritage. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Pilar is the sassy and sensible one. They should be high energy performers to make a complementary, dynamic group.
KATE [Mezzo-Soprano Belter] The brainiest and quirkiest sorority sister in Delta Nu, who helps Elle study to get into Harvard Law. She has a featured vocal solo in “What You Want”.
KYLE B. O’BOYLE [Male, Any Voice Type] An attractive, smooth-talking UPS delivery man. He is Paulette’s dream guy. Irish dance skills are a plus.
ENSEMBLE [All Voice Types]A high energy cast of singers, dancers and actors to play Delta Nu Sorority Girls, Frat Boys, Harvard Law Students, Salon Employees/Patrons, Prison Inmates, etc. Must have big personalities/stage presence to play many featured roles, such as:
-GRAND MASTER CHAD: UCLA frat boy, has a featured reggae solo in “What You Want”.
-DEWEY: Paulette’s nasty, rude, dog-stealing trailer trash ex-boyfriend.
-STORE MANAGER: A friend of Elle’s who offers her the latest fashion. Has a featured solo in “Omigod You Guys”.
-SALESWOMAN: Tries to scam Elle into buying a dress, thinking that she’s just a dumb blonde.
-SUNDEEP PADAMADAN: An entitled Harvard student who used to be royalty in his home country. Featured solo in “The Harvard Variations”.
-AARON SCHULTZ: A smug, arrogant, and privileged Harvard student. Featured solo in “The Harvard Variations”.
-WINTHROP, LOWELL, & PFORZHEIMER: Harvard admissions officers who have a featured scene during “What You Want”.
-NIKOS ARGITAKOS: Brooke Wyndham’s slightly effeminate European pool boy. Featured in “Gay or European”.
-CARLOS: Nikos’s “best friend” aka boyfriend. Featured in “Gay or European”.
-ELLE’S MOM: High society Malibu socialite, comedically snaps selfies with her daughter.
-ELLE’S DAD: High society Malibu golfer, has a featured solo in “What You Want”.
-LEILANI: One of the Delta Nu sorority sisters, has a short featured solo in “Omigod You Guys”.
-GAELEN: One of the Delta Nu sorority sisters.
-CASHIER & KIKI THE COLORIST: Two employees at the Hair Affair salon, with a featured dance solo in “Bend and Snap”.
-WHITNEY: A snobby Harvard law student and Vivienne’s best friend. Her dad is next in line to be the Speaker of the House.
-CHUTNEY WYNDHAM: Brooke’s bitter stepdaughter. Featured in the courtroom scene as a witness. Must be able to have a comedic nervous breakdown onstage.
-JUDGE: Featured in the courtroom scene, with a short vocal solo in “Scene of the Crime/Omigod Reprise”.
-COURT STENOGRAPHER: Comedic feature in the courtroom scene.
-DISTRICT ATTORNEY JOYCE RILEY: Featured in the courtroom scene, prosecuting Brooke Wyndham.
-TV REPORTER: Cheesy news reporter, featured in the courtroom scene.
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