ANNOUNCING OPEN AUDITIONS FOR
PARAMOUNT PRODUCTIONS’ 31ST SUMMER MUSICAL:
LEGALLY BLONDE
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin,
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown
and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Directed by Katie Hahn
Music Direction by Marc Sanders
Choreography by Teri Wilkerson
Scenic/Lighting Design by Grayson Allred
Costume Design by Emilia Richardson
From mtishows.com:
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!
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 School. 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
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITIONS: Monday, March 4 or Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
CALLBACKS: Thursday, March 7 at 6:00 PM.
WHERE: 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX 79601
WHO: People aged 18 and over, of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities are encouraged to audition. All participants must be 18 years of age or older by May 6, 2024.
AUDITION FORM: Please fill out the audition form by clicking the “Submit An Audition Form” button below. All wanting to audition MUST complete this online form.
SIGN-UP TIME: Please sign up for one (1) time slot (5 minutes each) on the date of your choice by clicking one of the dates/times below. All wanting to audition MUST sign up for an audition time slot.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Prepare a 32-bar cut or verse/chorus from a pop musical in the style of Legally Blonde. We ask that you prepare material from a show other than Legally Blonde.
AT YOUR AUDITION TIME: We are asking all auditionees to perform their selections with a live pianist, who will be provided at the audition.
All auditionees must bring their own sheet music, clearly marked with start, and stop.
AFTER AUDITIONS: You will find out no later than Wednesday, March 6th if you have been offered a callback.
Please direct any questions to Katie Hahn, Director of Paramount Productions, and the director of Legally Blonde at: khahn@paramountabilene.com
Paramount Productions is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities and genders to audition.
LEGALLY BLONDE PERFORMANCES ARE
JUNE 28-30 & JULY 5-6, 2024.
REHEARSALS BEGIN MAY 2024.
(Rehearsals are typically held Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM.
ATTENTION:
If there are no more time slots available but you would like to audition, please contact Katie Hahn before March 4th to discuss potential options at khahn@paramountabilene.com. We would like to make an effort to see everyone who wants to audition and will accept video submissions if needed.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Elle Woods (Female, 18-25)
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. Range: F#3 to F5
Emmett Forrest (Male, 20-30)
A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly. Range: A2 to A4
Paulette (Female, 35-45)
A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself. Range: G3 to A5
Professor Callahan (Male, 40-55)
A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral. Range: A2 to F#4
Warner Huntington III (Male, 20-25)
A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law. Range: A2 to G#4
Vivienne Kensington (Female, 20-25)
A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancée who initially dismisses Elle but grows to be her friend. Range: A3 to Ab5
Brooke Wyndham (Female, 25-35)
An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder. Range: A3-G5
Greek Chorus (Female, 20-25)
Margot, Serena, and Pilar: Elle’s best friends and her sorority sisters. They serve as guide to Elle throughout the story and should be strong vocalists and dancers.
Ensemble (All genders, various ages)
Harvard Law students, Delta Nu members, fraternity guys, prison inmates, salon patrons/employees, etc. Members of the ensemble will play featured roles with lines and vocal solos like Chutney Wyndham, Elle’s parents, Nikos, Dewey, Kyle, etc. The members of the ensemble should be strong vocalists and movers/dancers as they will be utilized in various capacities throughout the show.
