Rockville Musical Theatre announces auditions for our fall production of Legally Blonde The Musical
Audition Details: August 10th & 11th
at Temple Emanuel
(10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895)
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Callbacks (by invitation, as needed)
Monday, August 15th
Audition Details:
RMT is accepting both in-person and virtual audition submissions.
Casting performers ages 16+.
All roles are open and unpaid. RMT does not precast any role in any production.
Please Sign-up for an audition slot, fill out the audition form, and be prepared to submit in advance or bring to auditions a list of conflicts for August 16th through November 13th.
What To Prepare:
Vocal Audition:
Please prepare a one-minute selection of a song that is similar to the character for which you are auditioning. Please do not sing a song from Legally Blonde. An accompanist will be provided at auditions. Please bring your clearly labeled sheet music in a book or a binder.
Dance Audition:
Arrive dressed to dance. Dance shoes (character shoes, ballet slippers, or jazz slippers) are recommended but not required.
Virtual Auditions:
Must be submitted to legallyblonde@r-m-t.org no later than 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10th.
Please submit the following:
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One (1) video clearly stating your name and the song you are performing, as well as your cut following the vocal audition guidelines above. Karaoke tracks or live accompaniment is strongly recommended.
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Complete the audition form.
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Provide a complete list of rehearsal conflicts.
Commitment To Diverse, Equitable, & Inclusive Theater Practices:
RMT strives to create an artistic environment where diverse voices are promoted, supported, and celebrated. In partnership with RMT’s DEI Consultant, the Legally Blonde production team is committed to identity-, color-, and ability- conscious casting. We encourage performers of all ages, backgrounds, identities, body types, and abilities to audition.
All roles are open and unpaid. RMT does not precast any role in any production.
Rehearsal and Financial Commitment:
RMT productions typically rehearse Monday through Thursday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and one weekend block of 4 hours (typically Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Not all performers will be required at every rehearsal. Conflicts added after auditions may result in roles being forfeited at the production team’s discretion.
Load-in and Tech rehearsals will take place from 9am-5pm on October 22nd and 23rd. Dress rehearsals, from October 24-27, will end at 11pm. Brush-up rehearsals will be held between performance weekends on November 3 & 10.
All cast members are required to become members of RMT. Individual membership costs $35 and includes two (2) complimentary tickets for the 2022 Season and voting rights for the year.
Cast members are responsible for obtaining the proper footwear for rehearsals
and performances. For health reasons, cast must also supply their own makeup. RMT will provide guidance to explain the concepts, color palette and application techniques.
Rockville Musical Theatre acknowledges the financial commitment associated with participating in community theater. The Sonie Mathew Scholarship Fund allows RMT to offer financial support to volunteers who may need assistance in offsetting costs, such as membership dues, travel expenses, stage makeup, dance shoes, etc. Information about this opportunity will be shared upon casting.
Carpool options will be facilitated by the production team once the show is cast. If you have any questions or concerns about transportation, please contact our producer, Megan Evans at legallyblonde@r-m-t.org.
COVID-19 Safety & Vaccination Policy:
All individuals auditioning for Legally Blonde will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, plus the booster dose.
Audition Mask Policy: Auditionees and volunteers will be required to wear masks during auditions and callbacks. Masks may be removed during your individual vocal audition and during the dance call.
Please note: Casting and participation in this production is contingent upon continued adherence to all RMT COVID-19 health and safety policies (including, but not limited to, symptom inventories, testing, masking, etc.).
Legally Blonde Character Breakdown
Casting performers 16+; All roles are open and unpaid; Age ranges and gender identities listed indicate the age/gender that the character should appear onstage and do not need to match the age/gender identity of the performer.
Elle Woods [20s; female-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: Gb2-G5
A bubbly and charming California, sorority girl, social-media influencer type; She is energetic and tenacious with a earnest and lovable spirit; When she follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School she realizes that she has much more to offer than a pretty face.
Must be comfortable with stage kissing; must be comfortable working with dogs.
Emmett Forrest [20s-30s; male-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: B2-A4
A smart, quirky, and personable law student with a dry and sarcastic sense of humor; Takes Elle under his wing and pushes her to work hard and believe in herself. Scrappy and determined, he’s worked his whole life to rise above his circumstance.
Must be comfortable with stage kissing; must be comfortable working with dogs
Paulette Bonafonte [30s-40s; female-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: A3-A5
A brash, bold, loud, and caring hair stylist who becomes Elle’s confidant and friend. She longs to find the Irish man of her dreams but may need a boost to her self-confidence along the way.
Must be comfortable stage kissing; must be comfortable working with dogs
Professor Callahan [40s-60s; male-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: A2-F#4
A charismatic, self-important, manipulative, and sleazy law professor at Harvard; Has a reputation for being an extremely authoritative and tough professor and a highly successful lawyer. He will do anything to get what he wants, regardless of morality.
Must be comfortable with stage kissing
Warner Huntington III [20s; male-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: Eb3-Ab4
Elle’s ex-boyfriend. Good-looking and charming, but terribly shallow and self-absorbed. Breaks Elle’s heart when he breaks up with her and leaves for Harvard Law. Caught between his west coast, party-boy life with Elle and his serious, family-approved, east-coast life with Vivienne.
Must be comfortable with stage kissing
Vivienne Kensington [20s; female-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: A3-F5
Warner’s girlfriend/fiancé. A bright, savvy, and overacheiving law student who initially dismisses Elle as a dumb blonde. She appears cold and uptight but values hard work and fights for what she believes is right.
Must be comfortable with stage kissing
Brooke Wyndam [20s-30s; female-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: A3-G5
Fitness and lifestyle influencer on trial for the murder of her husband. Confident, charismatic, and energetic; a former Delta Nu sorority sister.
Must be able to sing while jumping rope
Featured Delta Nu Sisters [20s; female/feminine-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
Vocal Range: F#3-C#5
(*Depending on casting needs, some lines in the script and score designated to Pilar, Serena, and Margot may be redistributed to Kate, Leilani, and Gaelan*)
Elle’s sorority sisters and closest confidants. Serve as a Greek Chorus throughout the show to encourage Elle during her journey at Harvard Law.
Margot- Bubbly and a little dim-witted
Serena- Loud-mouthed cheerleader with lots of spunk and energy
Pilar- Confident and sensible; keeps the other Delta Nu sisters in line
Kate, Leilani, & Gaelan
Kyle [30s-40s; male-presenting; any race, ethnicity, body-type]
The suave UPS guy Paulette is pining after. Confident, charming, and personable. Smitten with Paulette despite their awkward encounters.
Must be strong mover/dancer; Must be comfortable with stage kissing
Featured Harvard Law Students
Aaron Shultz
Sundeep Padamadan
Enid Hoopes
Whitney
Featured Ensemble Roles:
Chutney Wyndham
Grand Master Chad
Nikos
Carlos
Dewey
Various Ensemble Roles including Store Clerk, Store Manager, Elle’s Parents, Admission Officers, Prison Guard, Salon Employees & Customers, Judge, and More!