LEGALLY BLONDE| Flores Casting

McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Audition Information
"Legally Blonde"

Welcome to all things "Legally Blonde"

Thank you, in advance, for sharing your time and talent with us.

This is going to be a fun process and we are looking forward to hopefully seeing you soon!

It's important to me that you have everything you need to feel confident and prepared,

so I will be updating you with any/all information as it becomes available to me.

Please read through all details below.

If you have any additional questions (after reading through the 411 below), please email me directly Julia@Florescasting.com

With Gratitude Always,

Julia Flores

FAQ/UPDATES:

All updates will be posted here.

Information is listed with date and time so that you know for sure that you have the most current information.

Due to the # of emails we are receiving, we will only be responding if your question is not answered below.

PLEASE CHECK BACK, especially before your audition, so that you have the most accurate information. Thank you!

January 27th: 6:45pm
- 2/6 Dance Call Invites will start to go out tonight (see below for details)
- Please be sure to check the audition material list in our DB file for any/all updates

January 26th: 5pm
- Next step for all who have auditioned will be 2/17 at Screenland Studios. "Save the Date" info will be sent before 2/4. I will update here as things progress. As always, please feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions. I respect your time and don't want to leave anyone hanging.

January 24th: 12:45pm
- Update: First and foremost, my thanks to all who shared their time with us this week. It was a long but wonderful day and that's because of all of you!
- DELTA NUs: "What You Want" part 2, use more of your mix if you're having issues :)

January 21st: 12:15pm
- CONTRACT DATE UPDATE!: Exciting news...we will be taking our production of "Legally Blonde" to The Ordway. All cast must be available for our SoCal AND Ordway dates. Here's the info:
  - Travel to St. Paul on Saturday 6/7, rehearse on 6/8, rehearse day of 6/10, then open 6/10 evening and run for 8 performances - 6/15. Travel back to CA on 6/16
  - More details will be shared as they become available.
- Video Auditions:
  - All videos have now been viewed and invites/follow up emails for those moving forward have been sent

January 10th: 6:10pm
- Audition Videos: PLEASE look over the Video Audition Checklist before submitting your material. Many submissions are incomplete (no choreo, no contact sheet, etc.)
- General Note: Make choices and have fun for sure, but these characters should be real people and not caricatures.

December 16th: 2:10pm
- Additional Character Notes:
  - Paulette Bonafonte: Paulette lived in a trailer park with an abusive man for ten years. She has a heart of gold, but self esteem is a definite issue. Not an academic mind. Not a caricature; Paulette is quirky and funny without trying to be. With Elle’s support, she eventually finds the strength to step into the life she has always dreamed of. It’s important to find an artist who can find Paulette’s heart and idiosyncrasies and take us on this journey in an honest way. Comfortable with Movement a plus. Alto/belter, G3-A5.
  - Emmett Forrest: Unassuming academic type. Smart, sensitive teaching assistant at Harvard. He is charming, quirky, earnest "good guy". Emmett becomes Elle’s mentor and eventual love interest. Great with comedy. Vocal range: Tenor, A2-A4. No movement or dance.

December 9th: 12:40pm
- Future Auditions:
  - We will have additional Director auditions on 2/4-2/6 and 2/11.
  - We will have one Last Look session on 2/17 and then final Producer Callbacks are on 2/19.

November 7th: 2:45pm
- Dance Auditions: With the exception of Emmett, Warren and Callahan, all will be asked to attend our dance call(s). Paulette will be Actor/Singer first and foremost, but it would be wonderful to see her at least move/try her best at a dance call.

November 6th: 2:00pm
- With the exception of the role of Elle, there are no out of town contracts for this production.
- We will be hiring both AEA and Non AEA actors
- All actors must be 18+

A SPECIAL NOTE FOR OUR ARTISTS:

McCoy Rigby Entertainment is committed to ensuring that you have the ability to create, work and thrive in a space that is free of racism, safe to voice experiences of trauma without retaliation and to continue to move towards an equitable and inclusive space for all. McCoy Rigby Entertainment has pledged to elevate the standard of equity and inclusion for BIPOC through active and ongoing protocol changes. McCoy Rigby Entertainment is committed to continue to be in, and create, a space of learning for everyone in the company and the creative teams and artists we engage with throughout the season. We pledge to hold ourselves accountable, participate in hard and honest conversations, and create a space where everyone feels safe and supported to create their best work and thrive.

COVID PROTOCOLS

McCoy Rigby Ent. will follow all AEA and County required protocols.

DATES:

Rehearsal: 4/8/25 Open: 4/26 Close: 5/18

CONTRACT DATE UPDATE!:

We will be taking our production of "Legally Blonde" to The Ordway.
All cast must be available for our SoCal AND Ordway dates.
Here's the info:
Travel to St. Paul on Saturday 6/7, rehearse on 6/8, rehearse day of 6/10, then open 6/10 evening and run for 8 performances - 6/15. Travel back to CA on 6/16
More details will be shared as they become available.

CONTRACTS

Equity: $1,099/week
Non-union: $612/week (with EMC points)

REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Days and times are subject to change, but this is more than likely what our schedule will be:

Rehearsals: La Mirada at the Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue)

Until tech week, rehearsals will be from either 11am-7pm or 12pm to 8pm Tuesday through Friday.
Rehearsals are typically from 10am to 6pm or 11am-7pm on the weekends

Performances: Six Show Performance week: Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm

Please audition ONLY if these dates and terms are agreeable to you.

Please clear any/all conflicts with Flores Casting prior to your audition Julia@florescating.com

Thank you!

AUDITION MATERIAL:

Dropbox has all of your Audition Material (script, score, choreo., and audition material list)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vclhyee17i8sly6bzoamd/ABuG4Ay6-bV5-J52oYgmYyo?rlkey=aagc6vbleoszgncb564y6lwuv&st=vssujh8c&dl=0

AUDITION DATES/LOCATIONS/WHO WILL BE THERE:

February 4th-6th

Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)

Director Auditions. Invitation only

Who Will Be There:

Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Brent Crayon (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: Alina Phelan

February 11th

THEATRE location, NOT the rehearsal hall

Location: La Mirada Theatre (14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada)

Director Auditions. Invitation only

Who Will Be There:

Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Brent Crayon (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: Alina Phelan

February 17th

Location: Screenland Studios in Burbank

Director Auditions. Invitation only

Who Will Be There:

Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Brent Crayon (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: Alina Phelan

February 19th

Location: Screenland Studios in Burbank

Final Producer Callbacks

Who Will Be There:

Cynthia Ferrer (Director), Ryan O'Connell (Music Director), Julia Flores (Casting Director), Brent Crayon (Accompanist), Casting Assistant/Reader: Alina Phelan

LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST:

Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com
Please bring a stapled copy of your Headshot and Resume
Please bring a copy of your Actor Contact Sheet
Please bring audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read (and material for any other roles you feel drawn to!)
Always bring your music book just in case. Thank you!

DANCE AUDITION INFORMATION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH:

Location: La Mirada Rehearsal Hall (15519 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada)
Paulette and Vivienne will be Actor/Singers first and foremost, but at some point in the process, it would be wonderful to see our Paulettes and Viviennes at least move/try your best at a dance call.

What to Expect:
- We will always be respectful of your time and promise to release you asap. We do have a lot of ground to cover though, so we appreciate your patience!
- FYI: Acro/tumbling is a plus for all ensemble
- Please know that although everyone invited does need to dance, we will be watching out for our Actor/Singers as well. Do your best, know that we are grateful and enjoy!
- Please see the LIVE AUDITION CHECKLIST before your audition
- PLEASE BRING YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME as well as AUDITION MATERIAL
- PLEASE make sure that your name is on your picture (write it in with sharpie below your headshot if it's not already there) and that your union status is clearly marked on your STAPLED headshot and resume. Thank you!
- GENTLE REMINDER: All conflicts MUST BE CLEARED BY JULIA before you confirm/attend the audition. Even it's a one day conflict...we need to know in advance. Thank you!

What to Wear:
- For All: Dance attire/Athletic wear
- For Elle, Vivienne and Paulette: Must be comfortable wearing/moving in heels. Please bring flats and heels you can dance in.
- For Elle, Vivienne, Brooke, Margot, Serena and Pilar: Please bring flats and character heels.
- For all others: Sneakers/tennis shoes (or shoes you feel comfortable dancing in)

Plan for the Day: (2/6 Audition. Invitation Only)
- 11am warm and ready to dance
  - You will learn the combination (video combo in Dropbox plus new material as well) and then dance in small groups (approx. 90 minutes).
  - Those we invite to stay after small groups will be asked to sing and possibly read (end time TBD by # we ask to stay. We always go in alpha order)
  - Those who stay will be asked to sing first and then you will be asked to read the sides if/when all goes well with vocals.
  - PLEASE make sure that your name is on your picture (write it in with sharpie below your headshot if it's not already there) and that your union status is clearly marked on your STAPLED headshot and resume. Thank you!

BREAKDOWN

VIDEO AUDITION INFORMATION:

Please clear ANY AND ALL conflicts with Julia Flores BEFORE you audition Julia@Florescasting.com

Video Auditions are by invite only and will be accepted if you are an LA local hire and can be seen live at some point during auditions.

With the exception of Emmett, Warren, Callahan and non dancer Paulettes all should be submitting choreo as well (see DB link)

PAULETTE: Acting/Singing is first and foremost, but we would love to see some movement and dance IF you are comfortable to give this a go! Enjoy and have fun. We will not be deciding based on dance for this role.
With the exception of Emmett, Warren and Callahan, all should include Choreography as well as sides and song.

If you received an Eco Cast invite, please submit video there. We are sharing videos on that format.
If you do not have access to Breakdown Services, please send all requested material and information (see below) to Julia Julia@Florescasting.com via Youtube, Dropbox or Google. Please do not send with passwords/make sure that video is unlocked and viewable for the next few months at least. We will not open WeTransfer or direct downloads.

VIDEO AUDITION CHECKLIST (please include all of the following):
- SLATE: A full body view please. Introduce yourself and tell us your favorite Rom-Com or Musical!
- SIDES/SONG and CHOREO (no choreo for non dancing roles)
  - With the exception of Emmett, Warren, Callahan and non dancer Paulettes all should be submitting choreo as well (see DB link)
- ACTOR CONTACT SHEET
- HEADSHOT and RESUME
- Please tape audition material for the role(s) you have been asked to read and material for any other roles you feel drawn to! Just add them to the same upload on Eco Cast.

SWING INFORMATION:

We will be hiring two non AEA offstage swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles. Must be strong actors/dancers (high energy contemporary dance)/singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Non AEA. See Ensemble breakdowns above for role descriptions.
Understudies/Swings will only go on if someone is out sick.
Typically, Understudy/Swing rehearsals are scheduled on the first and second Thursdays after opening.
Offstage Swings (there will be two) will be asked to come to the theatre for all performances and (as of now) you will be asked to stay for the duration of the show.

Notes:

Housing and travel are not available for this production.
Looking for strong singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes.
All characters must dance except for Emmett, Warren, Callahan
Ideally, Paulette is a solid Mover so we will ask any/all who feel comfortable to dance at some point.

Elle Woods: 20-33. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Strong Actor/Singer /Dancer (high energy contemporary dance). Optimistic, energetic fashion obsessed sorority girl, determined, confident and always sees the best in others. She follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and ends up discovering her true potential. Great with comedy, triple threat - Mezzo/belter, F#3-F5.

Emmett Forrest: 28-35. Character identifies as male. Any ethnicity. Smart, sensitive teaching assistant at Harvard. He is charming, quirky, modest, friendly and becomes Elle’s mentor and eventual love interest. Great with comedy. Vocal range: Tenor, A2-A4. No movement or dance.

Paulette Bonafonte: 35-45. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Paulette is a slightly eccentric beautician struggling with self-esteem who befriends Elle. She is a romantic, a fan of Celtic anything and longs to find a good man. No filter; she says what’s on her mind. Great with comedy. Comfortable with Movement a plus. Alto/belter, G3-A5.

Professor Callahan: 40-55. Character identifies as male. Caucasian. A ruthless, prestigious Harvard law professor who is more concerned with winning cases than ethics. Baritone or bari-tenor, A2-F#4. No movement or dance.

Warner Huntington III: 20-33. Character identifies as male. Any ethnicity. Handsome and privileged. Warner is a somewhat shallow person who values status and image over substance. Tenor or bari-tenor, A2-G#4. No movement or dance.

Vivienne Kensington: 25-33. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. A serious, driven Harvard law student and Warner's new girlfriend. Vivienne initially dismisses Elle, but circumstances change and she becomes Elle’s ally and friend. Soprano/Belt A3 – Ab5. May also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance).

Enid Hoops: 28 to 32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Law student. Feminist, activist, highly intelligent. Enid stands up for what she believes in. Bb3-D5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)

Brooke Wyndham: 30’s. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Athletic and Contemporary dancer. Must have both vocal and physical stamina. A wealthy fitness guru and former Delta Nu sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, in excellent shape and refuses to take the easy way out. She is on trial for murder. May also play Shandi: Sorority Girl. Triple Threat. Mezzo/belter, A3-G5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)

Margot: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. A bit boy crazy, slightly dim Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus. Soprano/Belt, G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)

Serena: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Opinionated, plucky Delta Nu Girl /Greek Chorus. Soprano/Belt, G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)

Pilar: 20-32. Character identifies as female. Actress of color. Must be strong actor/dancer/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Sassy, sensible Delta Nu Girl /Greek Chorus- Soprano/Belt G#3 – F5. Will also be in Ensemble (high energy contemporary dance)

Kate : 20-32. Ensemble. Character identifies as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus. The serious one. May also play Chutney Wyndham: Millionaire's daughter. Falsely accuses Brooke of killing her father. Bb3 – Eb5.

Kyle: 28-35. Ensemble. Characters identify as male. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary and rap dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. UPS delivery man. Kyle is a strong and good-looking Michael B. Jordan type. Paulette’s love interest. Roles may also include- Grandmaster Chad: Featured Rap performer/dancer. Dewey: Paulette’s loser ex-Boyfriend. Pforzheimer: Harvard admissions officer. D3-E4.

Nikkos: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as male of European ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Brooke’s pool boy. “Mysteriously European”. Handsome. Spends a lot of time at the gym. May also include the role of Cezar Tepesh: Ex-dictator and law student. E3-C4.

Carlos: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as male of European ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Nikko’s Boyfriend. May also include the role of Lowell: Harvard admissions officer- - C3-G4.

Gaelen: 30-35. Ensemble. Characters identify as female. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Delta Nu Girl/Greek Chorus and may also play Elle’s Mom and/or Whitney (Vivienne’s friend). A3 - Db5.

Delta Nu: 20-32. Ensemble. Characters identify as female. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Must be strong singer with excellent pitch/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/actors for ensemble and possibly to play various roles (i.e. Delta Nu/ Store Manager/DA Joyce Riley, etc.

Ensemble 1: 20-32. Characters identify as male. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. May also include the role of: Aaron Cohen: Millionaire, Rhodes Scholar. Pompous. C3-E4

Ensemble 2: 30-40. Characters identify as male. Any ethnicity. Must be strong actor/dancer (high energy contemporary dance)/singer with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Various roles may include Elle’s Dad: Adores Elle. Wealthy Country Club vibe. Winthrop: Harvard admissions officer. Reporter: TV Courtroom reporter. Baritone D3-E#4

Offstage Swings: To play 28-35. Swings to cover male and female identifying ensemble roles. Must be strong actors/dancers (high energy contemporary dance)/singers with excellent pitch to navigate this very difficult score and its many key changes. Non AEA. See Ensemble breakdowns above for role descriptions.

McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT and LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Audition Information "Legally Blonde"

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Audition Information
"Legally Blonde"