Audition for Legally Blonde Jr.
Legally Blonde Jr. follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority girl, as she navigates Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner. Despite being underestimated, Elle discovers her legal aptitude and uses it to help others, ultimately proving that she's more than just a pretty face and embracing her own strength and intelligence.
Rehearsals start on Sept 7 and are Sundays 4 PM-7:00 PM; Mondays 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, and Wednesdays 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Performances will be December 5, 6, 7, with a possible second weekend of performances on December 12, 13, 14.
Auditions are open to students 5th - 12th grade
Audition Dates:
August 24th 4:00PM - 6:00PM and 25th 5:30PM -7:30PM
Callbacks August 27th 6:00PM
All children registering will be cast in the show. The audition process is used to determine roles.
To register Click Here. You will need to pick your preference for audition date and provide any conflicts you may have with rehearsals or performances. You may register without paying now by selecting pay later (invoice me). Use the pay later option if you are not yet certain you will be joining the cast, need to set up a payment plan or need financial assistance.
Financial assistance and payment plans are available by sending an email to Robyn@madisonartsbarn.org
After you Register you will receive an email with the date and time of your audition. When you arrive for your audition you will need to bring THIS AUDITION FORM with you to auditions.
LOOK BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS & WHAT TO PREPARE
Audition Requirements
1) Song: Everyone auditioning, no matter what size role, is asked to perform a song. If you're auditioning for a specific character, you should look below and sing the song required for that character.
*If you're auditioning for the general ensemble, you can choose to sing either the provided ensemble audition song, or if you're not comfortable, you could instead sing a simple a cappella song such as Happy Birthday.
2) Monologue: If you're auditioning for a supporting or lead role, we ask you to also prepare a monologue no more than 1 minute in length. This can be from any play, musical, movie, or tv show as long as it is age-appropriate and evokes the character you're auditioning for.
Callbacks: Not everyone will be asked to a callback. If the Casting team wants to see more from you before making casting decisions, they will ask you to a callback, which is on Wednesday, 8/27. This call back will feature a dance/movement call. You may also be asked to read dialogue from scenes, sing, etc.
Please look below to learn more about each character and decide which role you're auditioning for, then prep the proper material.
Characters
Elle Woods
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.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Emmett Forrest
A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Warner Huntington iii
A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Vivienne Kensington
A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancee who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Professor Callahan
A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Paulette
A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Brooke Wyndam
An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Delta Nus: Margot / Serena / Pilar / Gaelen / Kate
Margot, Serena, and Pilar: Elle's Delta Nu sisters, known for their energy and loyalty. Pilar is sassy and sensible, Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy one, and Serena is the spirited cheerleader. Kate: A featured Delta Nu sister, the academic one,
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Delta Nu Audition Materials
Kyle/Grand Master Chad
Kevin is the UPS delivery man who captures Paulette's attention. Grandmaster Chad is the most energetic fraternity brother.
Kyle/Grandmaster Chad Audition Materials
Kiki
THE COLORIST, CASHIER and STYLIST Part of Paulette's entourage at the salon who are very adept at the
"Bend and Snap."
Whitney
Law student at Harvard and a part of Vivienne's "crew" and can be seen as one of the antagonists who tries to undermine Elle Woods.
Harvard Law Students: Enid Hoopes / Aaron Schultz / Sundeep Padamadan
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.
Vocal range: Alto/Tenor
Law Student Audition Materials
Bruiser Woods
Elle Woods' chihuahua, is portrayed as a confident, playful, and affectionate companion. He's known for his charm, ability to bring joy, and providing emotional support to Elle
Vocal Range: Any
Bruiser Woods Audition Materials
Ensemble
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 each and every role is bright and dynamic. Ensemble roles include: Greek Chorus, Students, Inmates, Harvard Admissions officers, Frat Boys, etc.
Gender: Any
Vocal Range: Any
For Ensemble roles: if you don't feel comfortable learning and performing the above song, please prepare a short (under 1 minute) a cappella song such as Happy Birthday.