Auditions: Legally Blonde

LEGALLY BLONDE

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin

Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director/Choreographer: Alison Morooney

Music Director: Amanda Weis

Duluth Playhouse is committed to inclusive, color-conscious casting. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition. 

Seeking a diverse cast of adult actors.

GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions will be held in person at the NorShor Theatre Rehearsal Studios located at 211 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802. Please enter through the “Lights on Duluth” door located next to the Box Office.

AUDITION DETAILS  

• Auditions will be held Saturday, March 21. 
  
  • Actors (16 and above) - Auditions begin at 10am - Actors must click HERE to sign up for a 5 minute audition time slot. This timeframe will be expanded if all available slots fill up.‍
• Actors must fill out the audition form HERE‍
• Actors prepare 32 bars of a contemporary Musical Theatre selection
  
  • Accompanist Provided
  • Bring your book, you may be asked to sing a second song. 
  • Feel free to sing something from the show. 

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

• Headshot: or an up-to-date picture of yourself
• Resume: listing recent performance credits

VIDEO SUBMISSION 

• If you cannot attend auditions, please send in a video submission to auditions@duluthplayhouse.org no later than Friday, March 20. 
• Video submissions must include: 
  
  • Video Audition: Please prepare two 32 bar cuts of contemporary Musical Theatre in the style of the show. (Feel free to sing material from the show)
  • Dance Reel Optional: Feel free to submit a dance or movement reel (considered a plus if it includes contemporary/commercial style dance)
  • Headshot and Resume: Please email a resume and picture of yourself. 
  • Audition Form: Please fill out the audition HERE‍
• Some examples of how to share video submissions: 
  
  • Upload your video to Google Drive or Dropbox. Create a shareable link, copy and paste it to your email message. 
  • Create a YouTube video with a viewable link 
  • There are other ways to also share videos, these are just some examples 

‍CALLBACK DETAILS  

• Callbacks will be held on Saturday, April 4th. Actors who are called back will receive an email sometime after auditions on March 21.
• Callbacks will consist of reading sides from the script, singing from the show and a dance call for some tracks. 

‍ABOUT LEGALLY BLONDE

The Musical follows Elle Woods, a confident sorority president whose future feels set until her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, breaks up with her to pursue “someone more serious” at Harvard Law. Refusing to be written off, Elle studies hard, scores high on the LSAT, and shows up at Harvard to prove she belongs.

At school, Elle faces constant doubt from classmates and professors who assume she is shallow or unqualified. She tries to fit into a world built on status, intellect, and tradition, while holding onto the optimism and warmth that define her. She finds support in unexpected places, including Emmett Forrest, a teaching assistant who recognizes her work ethic and integrity, and Paulette, a salon worker who becomes a close friend.

When Elle joins a high profile legal case connected to fitness star Brooke Wyndham, she gets a chance to put her skills into action. The case pushes her to think fast, earn trust, and navigate a legal system full of bias and manipulation. As Elle learns the difference between being liked and being respected, she also learns what love and ambition look like when they come from self worth, not approval.

By the end, Elle stops chasing Warner’s idea of success and starts defining her own. She proves herself through hard work, intelligence, and empathy, and steps into her future with confidence that comes from knowing who she is.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Elle Woods

Female. Late teens to early 20s. Smart, driven, optimistic. Starts as a sorority star, grows into a strong law student with real authority. Strong comedic timing and emotional depth. Vocal: strong belter, mix to high notes. Strong dancer.

Emmett Forrest- Male. Early 20s. Teaching assistant, later a law student with grit. Grounded, kind, quietly confident. Romantic lead energy without ego. Vocal: tenor. Movement ability helpful.

Warner Huntington III- Male. Early 20s. Privileged, polished, image focused. Wants approval and status. Charming on the surface, selfish underneath. Vocal: tenor. Movement ability helpful.

Vivienne Kensington- Female. Early 20s. Top student, disciplined, competitive. Initially cold toward Elle, later shows integrity and real growth. Vocal: strong mezzo or soprano with belt. Movement ability helpful.

Paulette Buonofonte- Female. 30s to 40s. Warm, funny, big heart. Works at a salon. Builds confidence through Elle’s friendship. Strong comedic acting. Vocal: mezzo, strong belt. Movement ability helpful.

Professor Callahan- Male. 40s to 50s. Powerful, smooth, intimidating. Predatory. Commands the room. Vocal: baritone. Minimal dance.

Brooke Wyndham- Female. Late 20s to 30s. Fitness celebrity, poised, intense, loyal. Accused in a murder case. Strong stage presence. Vocal: mezzo or soprano. Strong dancer.

Margot- Female. Late teens to early 20s. Sorority leader type. Big personality, comedy, strong dance. Vocal: strong mezzo or soprano.

Serena- Female. Late teens to early 20s. Sorority leader type. Confident, stylish, comedy, strong dance. Vocal: strong mezzo or soprano.

Pilar- Female. Late teens to early 20s. Sorority leader type. Fierce, funny, strong dance. Vocal: mezzo or soprano.

Members of the ensemble will play multiple roles across the following groups. Below is a non-exhaustive list of featured roles to be selected from within. 

Delta Nu Ensemble- Female presenting group. Late teens to early 20s. Sorority sisters, singers and dancers who support Elle’s world. Strong harmonies and sharp choreography.

Greek Chorus- Female presenting group. Late teens to early 20’s.  Narrators evoking Delta Nu devotees who help Elle on her journey. Strong vocals, tight harmonies, clear comedic timing. Strong harmonies and sharp choreography.

Salon Staff and Clients- Any gender. Adults. Ensemble with featured moments. Singing and movement.

Harvard Students and Faculty- Any gender. Late teens to adults. Ensemble. Strong singing, movement, and character work.

Courtroom Ensemble- Any gender. Adults. Lawyers, witnesses, bailiffs, reporters. Ensemble singing and stage presence.

Elle’s Parents- Male and Female. 40s to 50s. Supportive, upbeat, polished. Quick but memorable roles. Vocal: baritone or tenor, mezzo or soprano.

Kyle- Male. 20s. Delivery guy, comedic, physical. Love interest for Paulette. Movement/character feature. Vocal: limited singing.

Nikos- Male. 20s to 30s. Charming, stylish. Gay and European. Vocal: tenor or baritone. Movement ability helpful.

Carlos- Male. 20s to 30s. Stylish and unapologetic. Gay and European. Vocal: Tenor. Movement ability helpful.

Chutney Wyndham- Female. 20s. Brooke’s stepdaughter. Above it all, comedic, a key witness with something to hide. Vocal: soprano with belt. Movement ability helpful.

Grand Master Chad- Male. Late teens to early 20s. Partying frat boy, a poser. Featured vocal moments, baritone or tenor. Movement ability is helpful.

Sundeep Padamadan- Male. Early 20s. Entitled Indian royalty now attending Harvard Law. Ensemble track with featured moments. Vocal: Baritone or Tenor.

Enid Hoopes- Female. Early 20s. A hard core feminist and activist turned law student. Ensemble track with featured moments. Mezzo or Soprano.

Aaron Schultz- Male. Early 20s. Intellectual and smug, another Harvard student type. Ensemble track with featured moments. Vocal: tenor.

Judge- Any gender. 40s to 60s. Authority figure. Featured speaking. Vocal: as cast.

Store Clerk- Any gender. Adult. Small featured comedy role.

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REHEARSAL INFORMATION

Rehearsal Dates & Times:

June 1, 2026 - July 26, 2026

Rehearsals are currently scheduled

Mon-Fri from 6 pm– 10 pm. 

Final schedule and times may vary.

Tech Rehearsals:
June 26 - July 9

Tech Rehearsals are currently scheduled

Mon-Fri from 6:00 pm–10:00 pm with Cue to Cue tech rehearsal on July 2 and 3. 

Final schedule and times may vary.

Where: 

NorShor Theatre and Rehearsal Studios

211 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

July 8 at 7:30 p.m.Preview 1

July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Preview 2

July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Opening Night

July 11 at 7:30 p.m.

July 12 at 2 p.m.

July 15 at 7:30 p.m. (potential additional performance)

July 16 at 7:30 p.m.

July 17 at 7:30 p.m.

July 18 at 7:30 p.m.

July 19 at 2 p.m.

July 22 at 7:30 p.m. (potential additional performance)

July 23 at 7:30 p.m.

July 24 at 7:30 p.m.

July 25 at 7:30 p.m.

July 26 at 2 p.m.

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Questions?

Additional questions should be directed to auditions@duluthplayhouse.org