Legally Blonde, the musical
by Wimberley Players
Mar. 23 - Mar. 24
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. This show is action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 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.
Time and Place: Present-day Los Angeles and Cambridge, Massachusetts
LEGALLY BLONDE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
The Wimberley Players, Inc.
AUDITION NOTICE
LEGALLY BLONDE
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Music and Lyrics by |
Book by |
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown
and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Directed by Donna Provencher
The Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, TX 78676
Audition Dates: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024,, 5-10 p.m. and Sunday, March 24th 12-5 p.m.
(If you are unavailable for the in-person audition date, please contact the Artistic Team at artistic@wimberleyplayers.org, to make alternate arrangements)
VIDEO audition accepted until Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.
CLICK HERE for Appointment and Audition Form
(all actors must submit form - including headshots, resumes, and video file or link if needed)
Callbacks (if needed): Thursday, March 28th. Dance component 6-7 p.m. Cold readings and/or follow-up music work 7-10 p.m. Sides will be provided.
How to Prepare:
1-2 minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) and 32 bars of a musical theater song of your choice. An accompanist will be available if you have sheet music, but digital accompaniment tracks will also be acceptable (USB Flash Drives or Links, no CDs).
Rehearsals: Begin early May with a few possible music rehearsals in April. (adjustable times and dates depending on cast schedules)
Tech Rehearsals: Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday July 10th, final dress Thursday, July 11th, 6-11 p.m.
Production Dates: July 12th through August 4th. Friday and Saturday night curtain at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee curtain at 2:30 p.m.
Compensation: All actors are offered a $150 stipend.
Characters:
Elle Woods
The quintessential 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.
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Emmett Forrest
A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Paulette
A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Professor Callahan
A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Warner Huntington III
A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: G#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.
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.
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Greek Chorus; Students; Delta Nu Members
