KENT STATE TRUMBULL THEATRE “LEGALLY BLONDE” AUDITION NOTICE 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! Kent Trumbull Theatre is holding an open casting call for all roles for our November 2024 production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Ages 16+. NOTES ON INTIMACY Theatrical intimacy is defined as any action on stage where the circumstances of the scene or production calls for touch, either physical or imaginative, or moments between actors of simulated sexuality or sexual violence. Kent Trumbull Theatre is dedicated to navigating these moments to incorporate safer practices and risk-aware decision making throughout the process. All intimacy work will be rooted in consent and safety, will follow established protocols, and be used in service to the story. Roles requiring comfort with intimacy, particularly kissing, are noted in character descriptions. KEY DATES The following are important dates from the rehearsal process. We will attempt to work around conflicts. All events will happen at Kent Trumbull Theatre (4314 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren OH 44483) unless otherwise noted. * Auditions: August 21 & 22, 2024 from 6pm-8pm * Rehearsals: M-Th 6pm-9pm beginning September 9, 2024. * Tech/Dress Rehearsals: November 3-6, 2024. * Performance Dates: November 7-10, 14-17 PRODUCTION TEAM Director: Liz Conrad Music Director: Matt White Choreographer: Makenna Liller Dahman Scenic Designer: Kenzie James Tech Director/Props Master: Baz Wenger Costume Designer: Kim Gapinski Light Designer: Cord Ramsey Stage Manager: Jessica Brumfield Producer: Eric S. Kildow WHAT TO PREPARE Please come prepared with a song from any musical theatre genre, with sheet music printed. 16-18 bars roughly. No genre is preferred. Acapella or accompaniment from smartphone is not preferred. Please come prepared to move and ready to execute the choreography audition sequence of roughly 2 to 4 counts of 8. Dance sequence video will be available ahead of time. Readings from Script will comprise the acting portion. Sides will be available. Permanent Link to Notice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r89hFoHtZ3m1a0k4uxks1nSDm3ipbmP5G7LO9JGh... ROLES 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 able to carry the momentum of the show (she is onstage for nearly the entire runtime). Must be comfortable being kissed on stage. 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 being kissed on stage. 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 willing to be kissed on stage. A Bostonian accent is a plus. This actor should be a strong singer with a powerful belt to match her 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. Actor should be comfortable with a stage kiss. 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. Actor must be comfortable with a stage kiss. 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. Must be comfortable being kissed on stage.. 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 are 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 [Females, Soprano/Mezzo/Alto] These three ladies are Elle’s trio of best friends and sorority sisters, who help her navigate the story by acting as a “Greek Chorus”. Serena is an energetic cheerleader. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted sorority sister. Pilar is the sassy and sensible one. They should make a complementary, dynamic group. KATE [Female, 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 [Males & Females, 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, etc. Must have stage presence to play many featured roles, such as: * GRAND MASTER CHAD [Male]: UCLA frat boy, has a featured reggae solo in “What You Want”. * DEWEY [Male]: Paulette’s nasty, rude, dog-stealing trailer trash ex-boyfriend. * STORE MANAGER [Female]: A friend of Elle’s who offers her the latest fashion. Has a featured solo in “Omigod You Guys”. * SALESWOMAN [Female]: Tries to scam Elle into buying a dress, thinking that she’s just a dumb blonde. * SUNDEEP PADAMADAN [Male]: An entitled Harvard student who used to be royalty in his home country. Featured solo in “The Harvard Variations”. * AARON SCHULTZ [Male]: A smug, arrogant, and privileged Harvard student. Featured solo in “The Harvard Variations”. * WINTHROP, LOWELL, & PFORZHEIMER [Male or Female]: Harvard admissions officers who have a featured scene during “What You Want”. * NIKOS ARGITAKOS [Male]: Brooke Wyndham’s slightly effeminate European pool boy. Featured in “Gay or European”. * CARLOS [Male]: Nikos’s “best friend” aka boyfriend. Featured in “Gay or European”. * ELLE’S MOM [Female]: High society Malibu socialite, comedically snaps selfies with her daughter. * ELLE’S DAD [Male]: High society Malibu golfer, has a featured solo in “What You Want”. * LEILANI [Female]: One of the Delta Nu sorority sisters, has a short featured solo in “Omigod You Guys”. * GAELEN [Female]: One of the Delta Nu sorority sisters. * CASHIER & KIKI THE COLORIST [Female or Male]: Two employees at the Hair Affair salon, with a featured dance solo in “Bend and Snap”. * WHITNEY [Female]: 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 [Female]: Brooke’s bitter stepdaughter. Featured in the courtroom scene as a witness. Must be able to have a comedic nervous breakdown onstage. * JUDGE [Female]: Featured in the courtroom scene, with a short vocal solo in “Scene of the Crime/Omigod Reprise”. * COURT STENOGRAPHER [Female or Male]: Comedic feature in the courtroom scene. Can be played either monotone or overly enthusiastic. * DISTRICT ATTORNEY JOYCE RILEY [Female]: Featured in the courtroom scene, prosecuting Brooke Wyndham. * TV REPORTER [Female or Male]: Cheesy news reporter, featured in the courtroom scene. Eric S. Kildow, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator (he/him/his) School of Theatre and Dance Kent State University at Trumbull Chair, Faculty Council 2024/2025 “We are all ancestors in training.” -Larissa Fasthorse