AUDITION NOTICE: Legally Blonde Jr.: The Musical

The Mass Arts Center proudly announces auditions for Legally Blonde Jr.

Directed & Choreographed by: Dori Bryan-Ployer
Music Directed by: Esther Zabinski
Stage Managed by: Maggie Ault

WHERE:

The Mass Arts Center
888 South Main Street
Mansfield MA 02048

WHEN:

Sat Jan. 18: 2:00-5:00 Preliminary Auditions
Sun Jan 19: 5:00-8:00 Callbacks (5:00-6:00 Dance Audition: Dress for Movement.)
6:00-8:00 (Readings and song selections from the show.)

WHO:

Seeking singers/dancers/actors ages 10-18.

HOW:

By appointment.

Contact Production Stage Manager, Maggie Ault at legally-blonde-jr@massartscenter.org to book your audition time.

WHAT:

Please prepare 32-64 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song, in the style of Legally Blonde.

Actors may be asked to read from the script.

SYNOPSIS:

Legally Blonde: the Musical JR chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.

CONFLICT SHEET & AUDITION FORM: CLICK HERE TO FILL IT OUT ONLINE

You will be sent an audition form to complete prior to coming to auditions. This sheet will include a production calendar. Please indicate ALL conflicts between Jan 20 – May 13, 2025, even for the days we are not scheduled; good to know additional availability if needed. For conflicts, late arrivals, and/or early dismissals, please mark applicable dates with the following codes:

(UN) unavailable
(LA-TIME) late arrival and time of arrival
(ED-TIME) early dismissal and time of dismissal

PRODUCTION DATES: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 9-11 (Fri and Sat 7:30pm curtain Sun 2:00pm curtain)

TECH WEEK:

Sunday May 4 -Thursday, May 8, 2024
Sunday, May 4: 12:00p-8:00p
Monday May 5 – Thursday May 8: 4:00p-9:00p

PRODUCTION FEE:

All who are cast and accept their assignment in Legally Blonde Jr. are required to pay a production fee of $399. The production fee allows The Mass Arts Academy to produce full-scale musicals with aspiring youth and teen performers, while providing invaluable training in musical theatre performance, voice, acting, dance/creative movement, and ensemble work.

LEGALLY BLONDE JR. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Elle Woods
Elle Woods may appear like a typical blonde California sorority girl, but don’t count her out. She is hardworking, optimistic and tenacious. Cast an excellent performer in all areas: singing, dancing and acting. Most importantly, find a young lady with an earnest, loveable spirit. Gender: Female

Margot, Serena, and Pilar
Margot, Serena and Pilar are Elle’s trio of best friends and Delta Nu sisters. These three roles are perfect for a group of young ladies with great singing and acting abilities, and most importantly, lots of energy! Handpick three girls who make a complementary, dynamic group. Vocal range top

Kate
Kate is a featured Delta Nu sister – the academic of the bunch. This is a great role for a young performer who has a little more experience than the rest of the Delta Nu girls.
C#5 Vocal range bottom: F#3

Warner Huntington III
Warner Huntington III is a fantastic role for a young man who is both a good singer and actor. He is Elle’s ex-boyfriend and caught between his former life with Elle and his newfound serious East Coast life with Vivienne. Be sure to cast a guy who can play both worlds. Gender: Male

Admission Officers
Winthrop, Lowell and Pforzheimer are three admissions officers of Harvard Law School who eventually admit Elle into the program after some critical evaluation. These performers should be great actors, capable of showing some age and character. Feel free to cast three young actors who may look different but complement one another well. Gender: Any

Emmett Forrest
Emmet Forrest has had to work hard his entire life to get into Harvard Law School, and nothing is going to come between him and becoming a partner in Callahan’s law firm, except maybe his surprising love for Elle. Cast your strongest actor with a great singing voice and the acting chops to boot. Gender: Male

Law Students
Aaron Schultz, Sundeep Agrawal Padamadan and Enid Hoopes are three featured law students with academic credits that would intimidate anyone. These are fun roles for actors who can really bring their unique selves to these parts. Cast three young people with distinct personalities and who can make bold choice. Gender: Any

Vivienne Kensington
Vivienne Kensington is the very opposite of Elle, if judging only by demeanor. She comes from a very conservative East Coast background and is everything that Warner needs to make a serious move to become a lawyer. Cast a great singer and an actress who can make the bold transition from being Elle’s nemesis to being her friend. Gender: Female

Whitney
Whitney is Vivienne’s law school friend and partner in mischief when it comes to bringing down Elle. This is a fun role for a performer who has wonderful energy and presence. Gender: Female

Professor Callahan
Professor Callahan is the most-feared professor at Harvard Law School. Be sure to find a young man who can convey authority and strength. A villainous fun role. Gender: Male

Paulette
Paulette is a wonderful role for your best comedienne. While she is a bold character, her self-esteem needs a little boost now and then. Your performer should be a great singer and an even better actor. Gender: Female

Brooke Wyndam
Brooke Wyndham is a famous fitness video guru on trial for killing her husband. This is a high-spirited role for a young lady who is a triple-threat: a great singer, dancer and actress. Cast an advanced performer who can really portray her very difficult predicament.
Gender: Female

Dewey
Paulette’s brash ex-husband who lives in a trailer and holds her dog captive. Although Dewey doesn’t have a lot of stage time, it is a great cameo role for a young man who is less experienced but fearless in his acting choices. Gender: Male

Chutney Wyndham
Chutney Wyndham has a really bad perm and an even worse attitude. She is Brooke’s unhappy stepdaughter who is actually guilty for killing her father and framing Brooke. This is a role for an actress who may be new to the stage but has hilarious instincts.
Gender: Female

Kyle
Kyle is the UPS delivery man who Paulette has her eyes on each time his job brings him to the salon. Cast a great actor who may have an Irish Jig in his back pocket. Gender: Male

Salon Employees
Part of Paulette’s entourage at the salon who are very adept at the “Bend and Snap.” Cast three performers who can sing and dance well, and, most importantly, have a lot of personality. This is as wonderful opportunity to put together a group of unique and diverse performers.

Grandmaster Chad
Grandmaster Chad is a fun cameo role for a young guy who is a great musician but may be less experienced onstage. This is a standout role from the other fraternity brothers and requires a lot of energy. Gender: Male

Featured Ensemble
Gaelen, Judge, Jet Blue Pilot, Saleswoman, Store Manager, Prison Guard, Bookish Client and Sabrina are featured roles for young performers who may have less experience on the stage but have vibrant personalities. Foremost, cast a range of actors, each one willing to give their unique voices to these roles. Gender: Any

Ensemble
The ensemble roles consist of Waiters, Delta Nus, Frat Boys, Greek Chorus, Students and Inmates. No role is small, especially in the world of Legally Blonde JR., where actors change hats quickly from character to character. This show is full of energy, so make sure the kids you cast for every role are bright and dynamic. Gender: Any