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AUDITION PACK
5 – 15 June 2019
Griffith Regional Theatre
Griffith Regional Theatre Legally Blonde Audition Pack
Following the huge successes of Beauty and the Beast (2015) and Wicked (2017), we’re proud to
announce our upcoming 2019 community production of Legally Blonde The Musical!
ABOUT LEGALLY BLONDE
The story of Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a sorority-sister valley girl, who
enrolls at Harvard Law School to try to win back her former boyfriend, Warner.
The musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown, and the 2001 the Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and
lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, the musical is a new
take on this well-known and loved story.
The audience joins Elle as she discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and
attempts to defend exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial.
***NOTE: To be eligible to be cast, all auditionees must have turned 15 years old by 5 June 2019.
THE LEGALLY BLONDE PRODUCTION TEAM
Producer : Griffith City Council & Raina Savage
Director/Vocal Director: Andrew Bartle
Musical Director: Matthew Segrave
Choreographer: Michelina Di Salvatore
Stage Manager : Tara Suidgeest
Set Manager: Heath Neville
Wardrobe: Betty Neville
Sound Design/Build: Mark Macedone
Lighting Design: John Matkovic
Theatre Technician: Nathan Hardy
AUDITION DATES & PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Singing/Acting Auditions Saturday, 1 December 2018 1 - 5pm
Sunday, 2 December 2018 1 - 6pm
Group Dance Auditions: Saturday, 1 December 2018 3 - 4pm
Sunday, 2 December 2018 3 - 4pm
Call backs Monday, 3 December 2018 from 7pm
NOTE Not all characters will be required for callbacks.
Regular rehearsals: Sunday afternoons, 1 - 5pm
Tuesday evenings, 7 - 10pm
Rehearsals will commence from Tuesday 29 January 2019
Production Week: 1pm-10pm Sunday 2 June 2019 (Dress rehearsal)
6pm Monday 3 June 2019 (Dress rehearsal)
6pm Tuesday 4 June 2019 (Dress rehearsal – on hold)
Performances: 11am Tuesday 4 June 2019 (Preview for schools)
7:30 Wednesday 5 June 2019 (Opening night)
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7:30 Thursday 6 June 2019
7:30 Friday 7 June 2019
1pm & 7:30pm Saturday 8 June 2019 (Matinee & evening show)
7:30 Wednesday 12 June 2019
7:30 Thursday 13 June 2019
7:30 Friday 14 June 2019
1pm & 7:30 Saturday 15 June 2019 (Matinee & closing night)
Venue: Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at the
Griffith Regional Theatre.
SHOW COMMITMENT
• We strive for the highest standard possible in our production and this requires a substantial
commitment from those involved not just to attend rehearsals but to also spend the necessary
time away from rehearsals revising music, lines and choreography. By accepting a place in this
production cast members are committing to attend rehearsals as well as publicity appearances,
photo shoots or media calls as required.
• Legally Blonde is huge costume show and whilst the vast majority of these will be supplied to
the company, all cast members will be required to supply some costume and show items like
character shoes, tights, etc.
• All cast must be available for all performance and production week dates.
• If successfully cast, any unavailability dates coinciding with rehearsals must be discussed with
the production team ASAP. Unexplained absences from rehearsal will forfeit your position in the
show.
• Please do not commit to this show if you are unable to accept and fulfil these conditions and
commitments!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are aiming to create a company of around 50 performers with a variety of ages, looks and voice
types.
Principal roles
There are 11 principal roles in this musical. Information about character age, vocal range, voice type
and dance requirements are in the Audition Pack.
Delta Nu Girls
We are looking to cast approximately 9 girls to play the Delta Nu Ensemble. Must be strong dances,
good singers and charismatic.
Student Ensemble
We are looking for an ensemble of approximately 20 performers both males & females aged 15 and
over as of opening night to play primarily first year Harvard Law School students. From this group will
be cast other featured singing and/or acting roles outlined on Page 7.
Additional Ensemble
We are also looking for an additional 10 performers both male & female, to play featured older roles,
such as Elle’s parents, Harvard staff, courtroom staff, and others outlined on Page 7.
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THE AUDITION PROCESS
All auditionees will be required to attend both the individual singing audition, as well as a separate
group dance audition.
Booking your audition
You must book an individual audition slot by contacting the Griffith Regional Theatre Box Office on
6962 8444. Bookings will be made in 20 minute intervals. Booking a time for your audition is
required, as walk-ins on audition day are not possible.
The available audition times are: Saturday, 1 December 2018 1 - 5pm
Sunday, 2 December 2018 1 - 6pm
Singing
Prepare a fun song of your choosing that will demonstrate your singing abilities and is
approximately 2 minutes long. Listed below are the several options for accompaniment, ordered
from most to least preferred.
• Use the audition pianist on hand - A proficient pianist will be present to accompany your
audition if you wish. If you choose to use the pianist, you should bring clearly marked
sheet music for them in the correct key. Most songs you might choose for your audition can
be found online on sites such as www.musicnotes.com.
• Bring your own accompanist, or accompany yourself – if you have a friend to play guitar or
piano, or you can sing and play yourself, you may choose this option. Note though that the
panel are considering how you perform the song, so if accompanying yourself is going to
detract from this, you’re better off using the audition pianist.
• Bring your backing track – there will be the setup available to connect audio from a 3½mm
jack. There will not be a CD player.
• Sing a carpella – just singing by yourself, unaccompanied.
Some tips for your singing audition:
• Make sure you’re comfortable with the song. Learning brand new songs in a short period of
time can add to your stress and nerves and lead you to not show us your best talent! It’s
always better to stick to something you’re familiar with and know you can nail.
• Learn the lyrics to your song! Showing us that you’re prepared for your audition will be to
your advantage and will help you perform your song!
• If you’re predominantly a dancer, you might be stressing right now! Don’t! Everyone in our
production will sing and dance, so it’s likely that everyone will be taking risks and trying
things that are out of their comfort zone. Do your best, and show us what you’ve got!
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Acting
Those auditioning for principal roles are asked to prepare to read a short ‘side’ at their audition
immediately after singing. Please note that not all auditionees may be asked to read at the
audition.
Attached are seven sides for the principal roles. You should familiarise yourself with all
appropriate sides for your gender, as you may be asked read for a role that you have not specified.
This show contains many featured ensemble roles (both singing and speaking), the majority of
which will be cast during auditions. If you are interested in any of these roles, please note that in
your audition form. You may or may not be asked to read a short ‘side’ given to you at the audition.
All readings should be performed in an American accent.
Dance Audition
All auditionees are required to attend one of two dance auditions, at the following times:
Saturday, 1 December 2018 3 - 4pm
Sunday, 2 December 2018 3 - 4pm
All auditionees will learn a short dance routine (as a group) that will be taught during each of the
two slots. You should wear comfortable clothing and enclosed footwear in which you can move
freely. If you have any acrobatic, gymnastic or cheerleading skills, please note this on your audition
form. You may be given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills at your dance audition. In
addition to technique, we are also looking for strong character movers and enthusiastic performers.
Please note that you must attend a dance audition, regardless of the role for which you are
auditioning.
Callbacks
We may be doing callbacks for some parts. Please keep Monday, 3 December 2018 from after
7pm free just in case! Those required for call backs will be contacted by phone on the Sunday
evening.
How will I know if I have been successfully cast?
All successful auditionees will be contacted by phone. Those who are unsuccessful will be notified
by email in a timely manner following auditions.
BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!
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CHARACTERS
Elle Woods (21 - 27 years old)
Main protagonist. 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.
Those auditioning for Elle should be familiar with or memorise Side One.
Voice Type Soprano with a strong pop belt (Gb2 - G5) Dance Ability Minimum intermediate
Paulette Bounafonte (35 - 45 years old)
A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself. Accent:
broad lower-class American (e.g. Boston, New York, New Jersey).
Those auditioning for Paulette should be familiar with or memorize Side Four.
Voice Type Mezzo-Soprano (A3 – A5) Dance Ability Strong mover
Vivienne Kensington (23 – 30 years old)
A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancée who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be
her friend.
Those auditioning for Vivienne should be familiar with or memorise Side Two.
Voice Type Soprano with strong pop belt (A3 – F5) Dance Ability Intermediate
Brooke Wyndham (25 – 35 years old)
An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on
trial for murder.
Those auditioning for Brooke should be familiar with or memorize Side Three.
Voice Type Mezzo-Soprano (A3 – G5) Dance Ability Advanced, with skipping.
Pilar, Margot and Serena (21 – 27 years old)
Elle’s Delta Nu Sorority Sisters and closest friends. Excitable, energetic and sassy. Must be very strong
character actors.
Those auditioning for one of Pilar, Margot and Serena should be familiar with Side Four.
Voice Type Alto/Soprano Dance Ability Advanced
Enid (21 – 27 years old)
A fellow law student who is stern and an extreme feminist.
Those auditioning for Enid should be familiar with or memorize Side Five.
Voice Type Mezzo Sop Dance Ability Beginner/Intermediate
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Emmett Forrest (25 – 35 years old)
A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and
friendly.
Those auditioning for Emmett should be familiar with or memorise Side One.
Voice Type Tenor (B2 – A4) Dance Ability Minimal dance req
Warner Huntington III (22 – 30 years old)
A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Those auditioning for Warner should be familiar with or memorise Side Six.
Voice Type Tenor (Eb3 - Ab4) Dance Ability Minimal dance req
Professor Callahan (45 – 55 years old)
A pompous, sleazy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely
immoral.
Those auditioning for Callahan should be familiar with or memorise Side Seven.
Voice Type Baritone (A2 – F#4) Dance Ability Minimal dance req
Delta Nu Girls (21 – 27 years old)
The Delta Nu are Elle’s sorority at University of California. The feature throughout the show, often as the
‘greek chorus’ visible only to Elle, and often perform high energy numbers, including Omigod You Guys,
What You Want, Positive, Bend and Snap.
We are looking to cast approximately nine girls for the Delta Nu ensemble. Must be strong dancers with
peppy charisma with singing ability. Included in the Delta Nu Girls are featured soloists (Kate, Leilani &
Gaelan)
Those auditioning for Delta Nu Girls should be familiar with or memorise Side Four.
Voice Type Various Dance Ability Advanced.
Male Ensemble (various ages)
Male ensemble includes Harvard Students, Skippers, Court Room Ensemble, Salon, Frat Boys and more!
We are looking for strong singers, actors and dancers to fill 15+ featured roles.
Male Sung Student Ensemble Roles: Aaron Shultz, Sundeep Padamadan, Grand Master Chad, Carlos,
Elle’s Dad.
Male Ensemble Speaking Roles: Kyle, Dewey, District Attorney Joyce Riley, Nikos the Pool Boy, Harvard
staff: Lowell, Pforzheimer, Winthorp.
Female Ensemble (various ages)
Female ensemble includes Harvard Students, Skippers, Court Room Ensemble, Salon and more! We are
looking for strong singers, actors and dancers to fill 15+ featured roles.
Sung Female Ensemble Roles: Judge, Elle’s Mom, Store Manager
Spoken Female Ensemble Roles: Sales Girl, TV Reporter, Court Stenographer, Whitney, Dana, Chutney
Wyndham, Kiki the Colourist.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there any other ways to be involved in the show, I’m not a performer?
Absolutely! Head to www.legallyblondegriffith.com.au for more information.
I can’t make the audition dates, can I still be part of the show?
Yes, of course you can. Please contact Raina at the Griffith Regional Theatre on 6962 8444.
I can’t make a performance date, can I still be involved?
All cast must be available for all the performances and Production Week dates.
Do I have to do a singing, acting and dancing audition? I can’t SING!
Don’t worry! We will be working with everyone on skills throughout the show, just try your best in
your audition!
Do I have to audition for a specific role?
No, you can audition to be part of the ensemble. The production team may also choose you for a
role if suitable.
I want to audition for a role, but am outside of the suggested age for that character. Is that
ok?
The ages listed with characters are an idea of the age that the character should be played at, and not
the age you must be to play it. If you can convincing portray a 25 year old, go for it!
Do I have to audition with an American accent?
We’d love to see everyone give the accent a go but don’t worry too much about it.
How many people will get cast?
We are looking for 40 – 50 people. This will include main characters, featured roles, dancers and
non-speaking roles.
Who will be on the audition panel?
The panel will consist of the Director, Musical Director and Choreographer, plus an audition
assistant.
What if I have more questions!?
If you’ve read our pack thoroughly and still have questions, don’t hesitate to call Raina at the
Griffith Regional Theatre on 6962 8444, or visit our website www.legallyblondegriffith.com.au.
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SIDE ONE
Elle & Emmett
ELLE. Emmett, I’m sorry –
EMMETT. I don’t need you to be sorry. I need you to tell me the alibi.
ELLE. I can’t because I gave Brooke my word. Having an alibi isn’t the only way to win this case.
EMMETT. No, but it sure would help.
ELLE. Work with me. We’ll free Brooke the right way. The noble way.
EMMETT. This isn’t a Lifetime Original Movie, Elle. I’m not interested in nobility right now. I’m more
interested in saving Brooke’s life.
ELLE. No, you’re not. You’re more interested in impressing Callahan.
EMMETT. Well, he IS my boss. And if I impress him he’ll make me associate.
ELLE. And jeopardize your client’s trust and our integrity?
EMMETT. Well, when you put it that way.
ELLE. Exactly, you butthead. My word means something. I know yours does too.
EMMETT. Butthead? Really?
ELLE. Yes, really. C’mon, let’s get out of here.
EMMETT. Why do you always have to be right?
ELLE. I don’t have to be . . . when I’m with you, I just am. Hey, if you want to impress Callahan, I
can help.
EMMETT. Okay, how?
ELLE. Listen, I love your scruffy vibe, but “Casual Friday” is so not in Callahan’s vocabulary, and
you have to dress the part if you want to get ahead.
EMMETT. Elle, didn’t your mother ever teach you about not judging a book by its cover?
ELLE. She did. And books with tattered covers stay on the shelf.
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SIDE TWO
Vivienne
VIVIENNE. Elle. You’re looking...fluffy. As usual.
ELLE. Hello, Vivienne. Thanks for your great tip on the “costume party.” I see you came as last
Year’s Sample Sale.
WARNER. Pooh B- Elle... You have to ace his course to get that internship and he’s not called “C-
Minus Callahan” for nothing.
ELLE. Warner, I’m completely cognizant of both those facts.
VIVIENNE. You’re not going to make it through the semester, let alone get Callahan’s internship.
(Looking at ELLE’s costume.) Even if you keep going . . . and going . . . and going ... Face it,
bunny: One of these things is not like the other. Someday, we’ll nominate Supreme Court justices .
. . And you’ll... tan. Run home, Elle, and change out of your skank costume.
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SIDE THREE
Brooke
ELLE. (Introducing herself.) Delta Nu’s former U.C.L.A. President Elle Woods! I knew I recognized
your mug shot!
BROOKE. Shut up!
ELLE. Oh, yeah! Your DVD’s got me in shape to be June for the Girls of U.C.L.A. calendar!
BROOKE. That’s so great! Thank god someone on this team gets me!
ELLE. Sisterhood’s forever. I believe you. And I will fight with everything I have to clear your good
name. But that involves an alibi.
BROOKE. I can’t tell it.
ELLE. Everyone has secrets. For years I denied my highlights.
BROOKE. It’s beyond highlights, Elle. My secret is nuclear and if it gets out, I could lose my fitness
empire. It means everything to me. If I tell you...will you Delta Nu Sister Swear not to tell anyone?
ELLE. I will double Delta Nu Sister Swear.
BROOKE. You’re hardcore. Okay. On the day my husband was killed, I had... (whispers silently)
Lipo.
ELLE. What?
BROOKE. (Again, quiet.) Lipo.
ELLE. Brooke, you’re going to have to speak up, I can’t –
BROOKE. (Bursts out loudly.) LIPOSUCTION! MINIMALLY INVASIVE, OUTPATIENT LIPO, B
BUT LIPO!
(ELLE gasps.)
ELLE. Oh my god!
BROOKE. I had to do it. Serious cottage cheese was showing up.
ELLE. Your secret’s safe with me.
BROOKE. I can’t lose my fitness empire. I’d rather rot in jail! You gotta take care of me, Elle! You
swore!
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SIDE FOUR
Paulette, Pilar, Margo & Serena
MARGOT. Oh my god!
PILAR. Did you see that?
SERENA. She’s got the most perfect Bend and Snap I’ve ever seen!
MARGOT, SERENA, PILAR. She’s a natural!
PAULETTE. (Freaked out.) I see dead people.
ELLE. No! It’s just my Greek Chorus! I’m so psyched you can see them now, too!
PAULETTE. But I haven’t had any vodka.
SERENA. When your Bend and Snap has that much snap, it’s been known to alter all laws of
physics and logic.
PAULETTE. What are you talking about....Bend and Snap...?
ELLE. (Demonstrating.) The Bend...and Snap! (The girls ad-lib reaction of approval to her Bend
and Snap.) It’s a move invented by U.C.L.A. cheerleaders to break the will of the opposing team.
But it also has real world applications: the Bend and Snap is 99.99% effective on straight men.
PAULETTE. Yeah, I’ve got a great track record with those.
SERENA. I see the problem here...and it’s not physical: it’s spiritual. Paulette just needs a
little...spirit.
MARGOT. And Serena knows about spirit: she’s a U.C.L.A. Cheer Team Leader.
MARGOT, PILAR, SERENA. Go Bruins! Bruin Power! (etc.)
PAULETTE. Cheerleaders scare me!
SERENA. Paul-Ette. Do you know why cheerleaders get the guy and keep the guy?
PAULETTE. Because you jump around in short skirts?
SERENA. Yes. And because we demand and command attention.
PILAR. For real. You must become the cheerleader you fear.
SERENA. You’ve got the pom-poms. It’s time to shake ’em.
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SIDE FIVE
Enid
ENID: I did the peace corps overseas, inoculating refugees in family clinics that I built myself from
mud and trees. I fought to clean up their lagoons and save their rare endangered loons then led a
protest march against insensitive cartoons. But now I’m on the legal track because this country’s
out of whack and only women have the guts to go and take it back!
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SIDE SIX
Warner
WARNER. Elle, I want you to know how happy you’ve made me. Every guy dreams about finding a
girl like you. But Pooh-Bear, as a future attorney, I’m going to need someone serious by my side.
You know, less of a Marilyn and more of a Jackie. Somebody classy and not too tacky.
ELLE. What?!?!
WARNER. Okay, that came out wrong. You see, Pooh-Bear, I think we should break-up.
ELLE. You’re breaking up with me? I thought you were proposing.
WARNER. I did talk to my parents about it Pooh-Bear, but...they expect a lot from me. I’m going to
Harvard Law School and my brother’s at Yale Law – so’s his new wife, and she’s a Vanderbilt for
crying out loud.
ELLE. Oh, so I’m not good enough for you? Warner, I’m from Malibu! I’m not exactly trailer- trash
here! Richard Simmons is our neighbor!
(ELLE begins to cry)
WARNER. Elle, if I’m going to be a senator when I’m thirty, I need someone serious.
ELLE. I’m not serious? But I’m seriously in love with you.
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SIDE SEVEN
Callahan
CALLAHAN. Ms. Woods, could I have a word?
ELLE. Of course. Thank you, Professor Callahan, for what you said before. It meant a lot.
CALLAHAN. You deserved it. But don’t tell the other law students I said so. I have a scary
reputation to uphold.
ELLE. Don’t worry. Your secret’s safe with me. If anyone asks, I’ll tell them you’re a complete
nightmare.
CALLAHAN. You’ve got instincts. And instincts, legal or otherwise, can’t be taught. Trust your
instincts.
(CALLAHAN goes in to kiss ELLE. She backs away.)
CALLAHAN. I thought you were smarter than that…
ELLE. Is this the only reason you gave me an internship?
CALLAHAN. It’s been nice working with you, Ms. Woods. You can show yourself out.
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