LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL - Walloomsac River Theatre Company Non Equity Auditions

Walloomsac River Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde the Musical at Bennington's Monument Arts & Cultural Center

Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin?Book by Heather Hach

Directed by Vincent Tatro & Emily Ranttila

Choreographed by Erica Hadcock

Performances: 2/8/24-2/11/24

At the Monument Arts & Cultural Center; 44 Gypsy Ln Bennington, VT 05201

Plot: 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.

?“LEGALLY BLONDE” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
?www.mtishows.com

AUDITIONS:

At Second Congregational Church, UCC; 115 Hillside St. Bennington, VT 05201

*NOTE: Auditions are for ages 15+. ANYONE UNDER 18, MUST BRING THIS SIGNED PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP WITH THEM AT AUDITIONS:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/176g1u1pbdkTPSwfChXXm4KWJX6OaI2pepNbJUWqfVGM/edit?usp=sharing*

-AUDITIONS DAY 1: Friday November 17, 2023 at 6pm-8pm by appointment only

(In the SCC, UCC Sanctuary)

-AUDITIONS DAY 2: Saturday November 18, 2023 at 6pm-8pm by appointment only

(In the SCC, UCC Sanctuary)

-DANCE CALL: Sunday November 19, 2023 at 6pm-8pm

(In the SCC, UCC Multipurpose Room)

*NOTE: Everyone auditioning is required to attend ONE of the two auditions days (via appointment) AND the DANCE CALL from 6-8pm*

Rehearsals Start Monday December 11, 2023 - 7pm-9pm- at Second Congregational Church, UCC

*IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND EITHER DATE: Please prepare the same audition requirements and submit a VIDEO AUDITION to
president@walloomsacrivertheatre.org by 11/19/2023*

FOR AUDITIONS, PLEASE PREPARE:
1) A 60-90 second cut of a musical theatre style song of your choice
2) A 60-90 second comedic monologue of your choice

AND

Attend DANCE CALL in clothing comfortable to DANCE IN; For SHOES: Jazz shoes/Character shoes preferred, sneakers are acceptable, a water bottle is suggested; we will be working up a sweat!

Character Breakdown

(ROLES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:)

Emmett Forrest

A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, lovable, and friendly.

-Gender: Male

-Reads Age: 20 to 25

-Vocal range top: A4

-Vocal range bottom: A2

Professor Callahan

A pompous, sleazy, and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.

-Gender: Male

-Reads Age: 45 to 55

-Vocal range top: F#4

-Vocal range bottom: A2

Vivienne Kensington

A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancee who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.

-Gender: Female

-Reads Age: 20 to 25

-Vocal range top: Ab5

-Vocal range bottom: A3

Brooke Wyndam

An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.

-Gender: Female

-Reads Age: 25 to 35

-Vocal range top: G5

-Vocal range bottom: A3

Enid Hoops

Enid is a strong, opinionated, feminist law student at Harvard.

-Gender: Female

-Reads Age: 20 to 25

-Vocal range top: G5

-Vocal range bottom: G3

Pilar, Margot & Serena

Pilar is the sassy and sensible sorority sister. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Serena is the energetic cheerleader sorority sister. Margot, Serena, & Pilar are Elle's entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”.

-Gender: Female

-Reads Age: 20 to 25

-Vocal range top: F5

-Vocal range bottom: G#3

Ensemble

-ELLE'S UCLA FRIENDS AND FAMILY:

• Elle's Mom - (C4 – E5 Alto) - High society socialite from Malibu
• Elle’s Dad - (D3 – E#4 Baritone) - High society golfer from Malibu.
• Kate - (Bb3 – Eb5 Alto) - Delta Nu scholastic chair, the bookworm! Must be a strong dancer - will be featured in the Greek Chorus in later songs.
• Leilani, Gaelan - (B3 – Eb5 Alto) - Delta Nu sorority sisters with vocal solo. Must be strong dancers will be featured in the Greek Chorus in later songs.
• Grand Master Chad - UCLA frat boy. Must be able to rap.

-HARVARD STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Sundeep Padamadan - A foreign Harvard law student. Former leader of his country.
• Aaron Schultz - A smug and arrogant Harvard law student.
• Whitney - Vivienne's best friend at Harvard Law
• Winthrop, Pforzheimer, Lowell - Harvard Law admissions officers

-MALL AND SALON STAFF AND PATRONS

• Store Manager - A department store manager
• Saleswoman - A department store saleswoman who underestimates Elle's intelligence
• Cashier, Kiki the Colorist at Hair Affair - Strong Dancers
• Bookish Client - Patron at Hair Affair
• Perfume Clerks - Saleswomen at H&H

-COURTROOM

• Carlos - Nikos' best friend.
• Chutney Wyndham - Brooke Wyndham's jealous step-daughter. A trial witness.
• Judge, Court Stenographer, D.A. Joyce Riley, TV Reporter - Featured characters in the courtroom trial.

-OTHER

• Dewey - Paulette's rude, mean, dog-stealing, trailer-trash ex-boyfriend.
• Guard, Dana - Featured characters in Boston Women's Correctional Facility

THE FOLLOWING ROLES HAVE BEEN CAST AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR AUDITIONS:
ELLE, PAULETTE, WARNER, KYLE, & NIKOS