Ignite Theatre Company Presents: Legally Blonde
🎭 Audition Notice 🎭
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Who Can Audition:
Open to performers ages 14-22 (must be 14 by the audition date).
Audition Date & Location:
📅 Thursday, May 1
📍 Ignite Studios – 3519 Hampton Ave.
Callbacks:
📅 Saturday, May 3 (by invitation only)
📧 Performers needed for callbacks will be notified via email.
Audition Requirements:
- Prepare one 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song.
- A second selection is encouraged in case the team needs to see more.
- Prepare a character monologue (provided in advance).
- Learn and perform a short dance combination from the show.
- Performers with tumbling or stunting backgrounds are encouraged to demonstrate their skills after the dance portion.
Rehearsal Schedule:
📅 Rehearsals will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning in late May.
Performance Dates & Venue:
🎭 August 8-10, 2025 at The Grandel Theater
Show Synopsis:
Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods, a bubbly and determined sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Along the way, she discovers her own intelligence, ambition, and power, proving that being true to yourself never goes out of style. Packed with high-energy numbers, comedic moments, and heartfelt messages, this musical is a celebration of self-empowerment and perseverance.
Content Warning:
Legally Blonde includes mature themes, mild language, and references to adult relationships and stereotypes. The show also features a legal case involving harassment, which will be handled sensitively in rehearsal and performance.
Character Breakdown & Vocal Ranges:
Elle Woods (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano, G#3–F5)
A bright, bubbly, and determined sorority girl who proves that she is more than what people assume. Strong actress, singer, and dancer required.
Emmett Forrest (Tenor, B2–A4)
A smart, kind-hearted teaching assistant who sees Elle’s potential and helps her succeed.
Paulette Buonufonte (Mezzo-Soprano, A3–A5)
A brash and funny hairdresser who becomes Elle’s best friend. Strong comedic timing required.
Warner Huntington III (Tenor, Eb3–Ab4)
Elle’s ex-boyfriend who leaves her to pursue a more “serious” future at Harvard.
Professor Callahan (Baritone, A2–F#4)
A respected but morally ambiguous Harvard professor who takes an interest in Elle’s potential.
Vivienne Kensington (Mezzo-Soprano, A3–F5)
A serious and intelligent law student who initially looks down on Elle but later supports her.
Brooke Wyndham (Alto/Mezzo-Soprano, A3–G5)
A fitness guru accused of murder. Strong dancer required (jump rope choreography).
Ensemble & Featured Roles:
Includes Delta Nu sisters, Harvard students, courtroom staff, and more! Various vocal ranges.
- Margot, Serena, & Pilar (Elle’s best friends – Mezzo-Soprano/Alto)
- Kyle the UPS Guy (Strong comedic role)
- Grandmaster Chad, Nikos, Carlos, Dewey, & Elle’s Dad (Supporting male roles)
- Chutney Wyndham (A key witness in the trial)
Tuition & Commitment:
This Senior Summer production is designed to mirror a professional-level experience, with an intensive rehearsal schedule and high expectations. Tuition: $450.
Audition Reservations:
🌟 Reservations open February 15. Secure your audition spot early!
