Audition Requirements

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Age Limit

14 years old and up​​ (must be 14 by July 11th)​

 

Singing

Auditioners may sing up to 90 seconds of a Contemporary Musical Theatre song. Do not sing a song from the show and avoid pop/rock songs. Providing your own backing track is required and audition songs must be memorized. A speaker and aux cord will be provided. 

 

Dancing

All auditioners will be learning a simple combination. Appropriate footwear is required. Open-toed shoes, crocs, socks, or bare feet will not be allowed. Please bring a change of clothes or dress accordingly.

 

Reading

All auditioners will be asked to read from the script. We will ensure that you read each character you list as a desired role (within reason), but please expect to read for ANY characters despite your preferences. The audition sides are linked below. It is encouraged for auditioners to read all sides prior to auditions, but memorization is not required.

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Callbacks

Callbacks will be held at

Lighted Way Associates Inc.

1445 Chartres St, La Salle, IL 61301

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Callback materials will be sent to those that we wish to callback via email. There will be a second dance audition at callbacks starting at 10 AM. All auditioners are invited to participate in this dance callback, and is required for those who would like to be considered for a dancing role. These roles include: Elle Woods, Brooke Taylor-Wyndam, Margot Chapman, Serena McGuire, Pilar Moore, Featured Ensemble, or Ensemble.​ Please contact the director if you are interested but you are unavailable for callbacks.

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Registration

All participants will be required to fill out our online Google Form prior to auditions, linked below.​​

Character Breakdown

All ages listed are Stage ages. We are considering ALL ages and genders for ALL roles unless specified below.

 

Elle Woods

Bright, Bubbly. The quintessential blonde Valley Girl, who follows her boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes she has much more to offer than a pretty face. She lifts up those around her, due to her intense drive and positivity. Strong dancer. This character includes kissing multiple actors including unwanted advances. This character will handle dogs.

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Gender: Female

Age: 22-24 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano F#3 - G5

 

Emmett Forrest

Quirky, Lovable. A smart, sensitive, and sometimes sarcastic teacher's assistant who mentors Elle. Initially from a poor Boston neighborhood, he has worked his entire life to get into Harvard Law School.  Non-Dancing. This character includes kissing. This character will handle dogs.

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Gender: Male

Age: 24-28 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Tenor A2 - A4

 

Warner Huntington III

Charismatic, Confident. Elle's suave and opportunist ex-boyfriend. Good-looking but shallow and pompous man who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law. He only sees Elle as a bubbly dumb blonde, and doesn’t think she is serious enough to settle down with. He cares deeply about his reputation. Non-dancing. This character includes kissing multiple actors.

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Gender: Male

Age: 22-24 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Tenor A2 - G#4

 

Paulette Buonofuonté

Brash, Caring. Boston native, and a local hairdresser. She befriends Elle and longs to marry a man from Ireland. She and Elle help each other achieve their dreams! A blue-collar version of Elle's future. Paulette tends to wear well fitting and trendy clothes that are somewhat revealing. Minor dancing. This character will handle dogs.

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Gender: Female

Age: 28-35 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano G3 - A5

 

Vivienne Kensington

Cold, Snobby. Warner's new affluent girlfriend and everything that he needs to make a serious move to become a lawyer. She initially dismisses Elle, but grows to become her friend. Minor dancing. This character includes kissing.

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Gender: Female

Age: 22-24 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano A3 - G#5

 

Professor Aaron Callahan

Pompous, smooth. A manipulative law professor. He has a reputation for being an extremely strict and tough professor and a highly successful lawyer. He gets what he wants, regardless of morality. This character includes kissing and makes unwanted advances.

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Gender: Male

Age: 40-50 (Casting an actor 18+)

Vocal Range: Baritone A2 - F#4

 

Brooke Taylor-Wyndham

Confident, Glamorous. An exercise video tycoon who is an alum of Elle’s sorority. She is energetic and charismatic, yet

currently on trial for her husband’s murder. A celebrity version of Elle's future. Strong Dancer. This character needs to be able to jump rope while singing.

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Gender: Female

Age: 30-35

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano A2 - F#4

 

Serena McGuire

Peppy, Committed. One of Elle’s trio of best friends and her fellow sorority sister. Serena is an energetic cheerleader and the captain of the UCLA cheer team. Strong Dancer.

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Gender: Female

Age: 18-24

Vocal Range: Soprano A2 - F#4

 

Pilar Moore

Brazen, Supportive. One of Elle’s trio of best friends and her fellow sorority sister. Pilar is the sassy and sensible one. Strong Dancer. This character is typically portrayed by a POC, but is not required.

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Gender: Female

Age: 18-24

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano A2 - F#4

 

Margot Chapman

Loud, Promiscuous. One of Elle’s trio of best friends and her fellow sorority sister. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Strong Dancer. This character will handle dogs.

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Gender: Female

Age: 18-24

Vocal Range: Alto A2 - F#4

 

Enid Hoops

Strong, Passionate. Outwardly feminist, lesbian law student at Harvard.

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Gender: Female

Age: 22-24

Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano G3 - G5

 

Bruiser Woods

Elle's dog. This dog must be comfortable being picked up. Barking on command is a plus, but not required. This dog is typically portrayed by a chihuahua, but may be any small breed.

 

Rufus Buonofuonté

Paulette's dog. This dog must be comfortable on a leash. This dog is typically portrayed by a Bulldog, but any breed and size is encouraged!

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Descriptions for additional roles and featured ensemble members can be found in the audition form.