Upcoming Auditions

Legally Blonde the Musical

Alfresco Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for Legally Blonde the Musical! We invite talented performers of all ages and backgrounds to join us for this high-energy, fun-filled production.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY. 

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Audition Dates:

• July 18, 2024

• July 20, 2024

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Location:

Alfresco Performing Arts Center
2041 Delmar Avenue
Granite City, Illinois

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Show Dates:

• November 8-10, 2024

• November 15-17, 2024

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All participants must be 16 or older to audition. 

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If you cannot make auditions, please email the director to make arrangements. Video submissions can be accepted on a case by case basis. 

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Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals will begin in August, starting with dance/blocking. Music will begin in September. Rehearsals will be on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some Saturdays may be added to the calendar closer to show dates. Everyone must be available every evening of tech week November 3-7.

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Production Fee: $75

This fee is required to help cover the cost of some of the costs associated with this show, including books, props, royalties, etc.  All participants, regardless of role or costume needs are required to pay the production fee. 

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Costumes:

Some costumes may be bought or rented by Alfresco Productions, however, most of the costumes will be the responsibility of the actor. Detailed costume guidelines will be given. 

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Roles Available:
All roles are available. We encourage everyone, regardless of experience level, to audition. Come prepared to show off your vocal, acting, and dance skills! Character breakdowns can be found below.

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What to Prepare:

• A short vocal selection (16-32 bars) from a musical theatre piece that showcases your vocal range and the personality of the character you are auditioning for. If you are auditioning for a specific role, you may be asked to sing one of these songs: So Much Better, Ireland, Omigod You Guys, Blood in the Water or Bend and Snap. No accompanist will be provided. Please bring recorded music (a BT speaker will be available.) If asked to sing from the show, you will sing with our backing tracks. 

• Be ready to learn a dance combination. Wear/bring comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear.

• You will also read sides pulled from the script. Please download sides here.
   

Audition Process:
Each audition slot is open to 20 people. We will begin with the singing/reading portion of the audition. Once we are finished we will begin the dance audition. You will have a short time to change if you'd like and the dance will be taught. You will have a few times to memorize the dance and then we will see small groups on stage for the dance.

Hopefully this sequence of events allows you to dress appropriately for each portion of the audition. 

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Audition Notes from the Director:

• Not all roles sing, dance, etc... but some roles require all of it. There really is a part for everyone's skill level and comfortability. Just show us what you can do and don't worry if you can only sing and not dance, etc...

• Please consider accepting any role that is offered to you. This show is full of energy and we need all of the talent we can get to pull this off. Even if you do not get the part you want, consider the offer and add this to your resume for the next time you audition for this show with another company.

• Understudy Roles: Understudies will be cast as needed, based on director's discretion. No stage time is guaranteed for understudies during rehearsals or performances. It is the understudy's responsibility to learn blocking and lines on their own time, however they see fit, as long as there is no inteference to the rehearsal process. 

• Have fun. This one is important and I always stress this. My auditions aren't stuffy, uptight or stressful. Just relax, be yourself, and have fun. I'm looking for smiles. :)
   

Additional Information:

Once you have signed up to audition, please fill out an audition form here: https://forms.gle/pv85QKcL3xCzWvJd8  

For more details about the production, roles, and audition process, please contact us at alfrescotheater@gmail.com.

You may also contact the director at ericnsykes@gmail.com

Break a leg, and we look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

Character Breakdowns:

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ELLE WOODS

Elle is a sorority girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more

than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality to offer the world! She is lovable, determined, vulnerable,

energetic and outgoing! A true triple threat, tap dance skills are a plus. Must be comfortable with dogs

and kissing on stage. Must be willing to dye your hair blonde for this role, but please do NOT dye your

hair blonde before casting.

Gb3-G5 Soprano Belt

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EMMETT FORREST

Emmett is a smart, quirky, sensitive and personable law student. He ends up taking Elle under his wing

and believes in her when it seems that no one else does. Must be comfortable with dogs. A strong

singer/actor with great comedic timing! 

B2-A4 Tenor

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PAULETTE BUONOFUONTE

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 comfortable with dogs.

Ability to do a Bostonian accent is a plus, a strong singer with a powerful belt to match the personality!

A3-A5 Soprano Belt

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PILAR, MARGOT & SERENA

Pilar is the sassy and sensible sorority sister. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister.

Serena is the energetic cheerleader sorority sister. Margot, Serena, & Pilar are Elle's entourage who follow

her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”. Strong singers and dancers with good comic timing

and youthful energy! 

G#3-F5 Belt

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PROFESSOR CALLAHAN

Callahan is a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard. Callahan should be charismatic but

able to turn instantly into a conniving shark at the turn of a hat. 

A2-F#4 Baritone

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WARNER HUNTINGTON III

Warner is attractive and charming but very self-absorbed. He will do whatever it takes to achieve his

dream of becoming a senator, including breaking Elle’s heart. Actor must be very comfortable on stage

to best display the character’s charisma! 

Eb3-Ab4 Tenor

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VIVIENNE KENSINGTON

Vivienne is an overachieving, stuck-up, wealthy, smart and savvy law student who is intellectually driven.

Yet she feels very threatened by Elle's presence at Harvard. If the actor is naturally blonde, must be

willing to dye hair to darker color.

A3-Ab5 HUGE Soprano Belt

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BROOKE WYNDHAM

Brooke is an exercise video star and former Delta Nu sorority girl who was accused of murder. Being

physically fit is a must for this role, to properly do high level aerobics with enough stamina to continue

singing. If you are auditioning for this role, you may be asked to jump rope while singing at your audition.

A3-G5 Alto or Soprano

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KYLE B. O'BOYLE

Kyle is a physically fit, smooth-talking UPS deliveryman. We soon find out that he is Paulette's dream guy.

Must be comfortable with dogs. Irish dancing skills are a plus!

No singing required

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ENID HOOPS

Enid is a strong, opinionated, feminist law student at Harvard. Great comedic timing!

G3-G5 Soprano Belt

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING & ENSEMBLE ROLES

Actors playing the roles below can play other roles throughout the show.

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ELLE'S UCLA FRIENDS AND FAMILY:

Elle's Mom - Elle's Mom - (C4 – E5 Alto) - High society socialite from Malibu

Elle’s Dad - (D3 – E#4 Baritone) - High society golfer from Malibu.

Kate - (Bb3 – Eb5 Alto) - Delta Nu scholastic chair, the bookworm!

Leilani, Gaelan - (B3 – Eb5 Alto) - Delta Nu sorority sisters with vocal solo. Must be strong dancers -

will be featured in the Greek Chorus in later songs.

Grand Master Chad - UCLA frat boy. Must be able to rap.

HARVARD STUDENTS AND STAFF

Sundeep Padamadan - A foreign Harvard law student. Former leader of his country.

Aaron Schultz - A smug and arrogant Harvard law student.

Whitney - Vivienne's best friend at Harvard Law

Winthrop, Pforzheimer, Lowell - Harvard Law admissions officers

MALL AND SALON STAFF AND PATRONS

Store Manager - A department store manager

Saleswoman - A department store saleswoman who underestimates Elle's intelligence

Cashier, Kiki the Colorist at Hair Affair - Strong Dancers

Bookish Client - Patron at Hair Affair

Perfume Clerks - Saleswomen at H&H

COURTROOM

Nikos Argitakos - Brooke Wyndham's pool boy.

Carlos - Nikos' "best friend".

Chutney Wyndham - Brooke Wyndham's jealous step-daughter. A trial witness.

Judge, Court Stenographer, D.A. Joyce Riley, TV Reporter - Featured characters in the courtroom

Trial.

OTHER

Dewey - Paulette's rude, mean, dog-stealing, trailer-trash ex-boyfriend.

Guard, Dana - Featured characters in Boston Women's Correctional Facility