The Empress Theatre is excited to announce auditions for ‘LEGALLY BLONDE”!
Auditions will be held on Wed. July 6th and Thurs. July 7th from 7pm-9pm at the theater, 9104 W. 2700 S. Magna, UT
Callbacks will be held on Sat. July 9th by invitation only.
Auditioners should come prepared with a minus track and 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. We prefer no A’Capella singing. Please also bring a current headshot and resume.
Auditions are open to those 16 & up.
Director: Glen Carpenter
Music Director: Skyler Bluemel
Choreographer: Lindy Davis
Producer: Amy Metler
10 total performances from September 9 - October 1, 2016
Legally Blonde - The Musical is a huge show with over 40 named parts. Lots of opportunties for women and men in this show. Chorus members will play multiple parts. Here is the complete character list. (Including Dogs)
FEMALE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Elle Woods (Stage Age 22-25) This leading lady is the head of her UCLA sorority Delta Nu and has a love of fashion and style. Elle is a very positive person who always sees the best in others and herself. She is loyal, bubbly and honest. Actor should have strong vocal stamina (sings in 16 numbers) and be able to act and dance well. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. B3 – Eb6
Paulette Bonafonte (Stage Age 30-45) Elle’s favorite brassy manicurist who longs for a meaningful romance of her own and loves anything to do with Ireland. Must have great comic timing; a pronounced New England accent is a plus. Looking for an actor who can sing, move, must be comfortable with dogs. G3-D5
Vivienne Kensington (Stage Age 22-25) Overachieving, smart and savvy law student; Looking for a singer who can act and move. A3 - F5
Brooke Wyndham (Stage Age 25-35) A beautifully aging Deltu Nu sorority sister who stars in her own line of exercise videos. Brooke should exude confidence and poise. Actor must be visibly physically fit with excellent cardiovascular strength/endurance; she belts while jumping rope. Looking for an actor who can sing and dance. A3 - E5
Delta Nu Sisters: Stereotypical California sorority girls. They form a Greek chorus to inspire Elle at Harvard. Looking for singers and dancers who can act.
Pilar (Stage Age 20-25) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the sassy and sensible one. G#3 - D5
Serena (Stage Age 20-25) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the UCLA cheerleader who has spunk. G#3 - D5
Margot (Stage Age 20-25) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the seemingly dim-witted one. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. G#3 - D5
Kate (Stage Age 22- 25) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the smart and nerdy one. Bb3 – D5
Delta Nu Sisters/Greek Chorus: (Stage Age 22- 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
Enid Hoopes - (Stage Age 22-27) Harvard law student and extreme feminist. Looking for an actor who can sing and move. Bb3 – D5
Chutney Wyndham (Stage Age 25- 35) Stepdaughter to Brook Wyndham. Smaller featured “character role” who will also be an ensemble member throughout show.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS (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:
Mrs. Woods (Stage Age 48-60) Elle’s classy & supportive mom. A3-Db5
Whitney - Vivienne’s best friend who has a party at her apartment. G3-E5
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. Harvard Law Professors and Students, Inmates
MALE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Emmett Forrest (Stage Age 24-27) One of Harvard’s top law students. He takes an early interest in Elle, and remains interested throughout the story- giving her advice and tutoring help. Emmett is charming and friendly. Looking for a singer who can act and move. B2 - A4
Warner Huntington III (Stage Age 22-25) Charming, confident and good-looking law student who wants to be a senator someday; Plastic charm. Looking for an actor who can sing and move. D3-G4
Professor Callahan (Stage Age 40-60) A self-important and manipulative law professor at Harvard. Callahan should be both charismatic and conniving. Nearly devoid of morals, and aims to rid his students of their scruples. Looking for an actor who can sing and move. A2 - F#4
Kyle (Stage Age 25-45) The UPS guy. Looking for a muscular, highly masculine individual with a matching speaking voice. Smaller role but will also be an ensemble member throughout the show. Actor must be comfortable with dogs.
Dewey (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.
Sundeep Padaman (Stage Age 22-27) - New Harvard law student. Was royalty in his home country until his government was overthrown. Looking for a singer who can act and dance. Actor will also double in the ensemble. E3-C4
Aaron Schultz (Stage Age 22-27) - A new Harvard Law Student and multi-millionaire. Ridiculously accomplished and sure of himself, despite a bit of social awkwardness. Looking for a singer who can act and dance. Actor will also double in the ensemble. C3-E4
Mr. Woods “Elle’s Dad” (Stage Age: 48-60) Elle’s wealthy, “country club” father. Looking for a singer who can act and move. D3-E#4
Carlos/Nikos (Stage Age 25-35) A European couple who are laying low until an opportune moment. Looking for stylish gentlemen in excellent shape who can dance. Carlos sings (C3-G4) while Nikos has scene work. Both actors will also double in the ensemble.
Winthrop, Lowell, and Pforzheimer (Stage Age 35-55) Harvard Admissions Council Members who evaluate Elle’s entrance into Harvard. These actors need to be able to sing and move and will double in the ensemble. C3-E#4
Grand Master Chad (Stage Age 18-24) “Jamaican Me Crazy” Reggae Rapper/Hip Hop Dancer. Featured singer/dancer. Looking for an actor who can sing and dance. Will double in the ensemble. D3-E4
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 (Hip Hop a plus!)
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.
DOGS
Dog audition information to be announced soon, but in order to be considered, your pooch must possess the following:
Be a Chihuahua and
1. Bark by hand command
2. Sit by hand command
3. Fetch by toss and hand command
4. Be comfortable being carried in a doggie tote
Be an English Bulldog and
1. Bark by hand command
2. Sit by hand command
3. Be comfortable being loved
Due to Dogs being in this show, all cast members should be comfortable around dogs.
Post expires at 12:00am on Friday July 8th, 2016
