LEGALLY BLONDE DIRECTORS NOTES

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2 LEGALLY BLONDE Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Presented by UMBC Musical Theatre Club ---And now some legal jargon!--- LEGALLY BLONDE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54 th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Original Production by Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals, Dori Berinstein, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, Amanda Lipitz, Broadway Asia, Barbara Whitman, FWPM Group, Hendel/Wiesenfeld, Goldberg/Binder, Stern/Meyer, Lane/Comley, Bartner-Jenkins/Nocciolino and Warren Trepp; Produced in association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited. MTC welcomes you to Legally Blonde: The Musical, a comedic and energetic presentation of SoCal sorority girl Elle Woods path through Harvard Law School. DIRECTORS NOTES In today s world, shows that are unafraid to ridicule systemic issues are necessary, and Legally Blonde s spectacle and absurdity places both sexism and stereotypes down stage center. The amazing level of comedy allows the show to maintain a light air while discussing incredibly heavy issues. Even a show as ridiculous as this can start dialogue and make real change. Throughout the rehearsal process this cast has pushed themselves to find true, personal motivations every step of the way both on and off the stage. I could not be more proud of them. They exceeded my expectations from day one, and I am so lucky to work with such amazing talent. This show was made beautiful by the individuality brought to it. Designers, actors, directors, management, and pit members all brought their own vision to this show. The melding of these visions created something truly stunning. -Jason A quote by Bohdi Sanders says that one should Focus on making [themselves] better, not on thinking that [they] are better and I believe this applies strongly to Elle Woods. Her ability to make herself stronger and not bring anyone else down is something I think everyone can stand to learn. The cast of Legally Blonde has made me better. I am more than proud of all the hard work they have put into this show. I couldn t ask for a better experience or a better cast and crew. -Cayleigh

3 SCENE/SONG LIST Act One Scene 1 Delta Nu House / Old Valley Mall Omigod You Guys Elle, PMS, & Company Scene 2 Restaurant Serious Warner, Elle Scene 3 Delta Nu House / Harvard Admissions Office What You Want Elle, PMS, Kate, Chad, Parents, & Company Scene 4 Harvard Yard The Harvard Variations Aaron, Padamadan, Enid, & Company Scene 5 Classroom Blood in the Water Callahan & Company Scene 6 Harvard Hall Positive Elle, PMS, Greek Chorus Scene 7 The Hair Affair Ireland Paulette Scene 8 Whitney s Party / Outside / Elle s Room / Classroom Serious (Reprise) Warner, Elle Chip on My Shoulder Emmett, Elle, Greek Chorus, PMS, & Company Scene 9 Trailer Park / Harvard Hall So Much Better Elle & Company Act Two Scene 1 Conference Room / Prison Whipped Into Shape Brooke, Callahan, & Company Scene 2 H&H Department Store Take It Like a Man Elle, Emmett, & Company Scene 3 The Hair Affair Bend and Snap PMS, Paulette, Elle, & Company Scene 4 Courtroom Gay or European? Defense Team, Carlos, & Company Scene 5 Callahan s Office Legally Blonde Elle, Emmett Scene 6 The Hair Affair / Parade / Courtroom Legally Blonde Remix Vivienne, Elle, & Company Scene 7 Courtroom / Bathroom Scene of the Crime PMS, Judge, Brooke, & Company Scene 8 Graduation Find My Way / Finale Elle, Paulette, Vivienne, & Company CAST ELLE WOODS Hannah Carter EMMETT FORREST, FRAT BRO Nathan Plaza WARNER HUNTINGTON III Tory Van Dine PAULETTE BONAFONTÉ, LATE GIRL Katie Allison PROFESSOR CALLAHAN, FRAT BRO Andrew Grabowski VIVIENNE KENSINGTON, SALESWOMAN Ali Mark BROOKE WYNDHAM, GIRL, VIVIENNE S FRIEND Becca Glatt PILAR Julia Arbutus MARGOT Vicky Graham SERENA Alie Recio ENID HOOPES, DELTA NU MEMBER Johanna Alonso KYLE, CARLOS, FRAT BRO, VIVIENNE S FRIEND Adam Hobbs GRANDMASTER CHAD, DEWEY, WINTHROP, ASSISTANT DA, SALON GUY Scott Armiger AARON SCHULTZ, ELLE S DAD, GUARD, H&H ENSEMBLE, SALON GUY Zach Banham LEILANI, GREEK CHORUS MEMBER, BAILIFF, H&H SALESGIRL Michelle Guldan KATE, HARVARD STUDENT, GREEK CHORUS MEMBER, VIVIENNE S FRIEND Emily Hobby DA JOYCE RILEY, DELTA NU MEMBER, HARVARD STUDENT Ally Kasman JUDGE, STORE MANAGER, GREEK CHORUS MEMBER, H&H SALESGIRL Tara Kitchelt KIKI THE COLORIST, GAELEN, GREEK CHORUS MEMBER Jocelyn Ko COURT STENOGRAPHER, PILOT, BOOKISH CLIENT, HARVARD STUDENT Matthew Landen WHITNEY, CHUTNEY WYNDHAM, DELTA NU MEMBER Juliet Schick PADAMADAN, NIKOS, PFORZHEIMER, H&H ENSEMBLE, SALON GUY Pramuk Mohanlal-Vargas LOWELL, ELLE S MOM, HARVARD STUDENT, CASHIER, TV REPORTER Rebecca Vest Bruiser s voice CJ Arbaugh Whale noises Danny Morris

4 PRODUCTION STAFF Director Jason Fowler Assistant Director Cayleigh Wilson Vocal Directors Kristen Lair & Danny Morris Pit Director Bentley Corbett-Wilson Stage Manager Tess Wootton-Klebanoff Assistant Stage Manager Steven Emminizer Choreographers Hannah Carter & Amy Hoffman Assistant Choreographer Tricia Goudreau Scenic Designer Ali Mark Assistant Scenic Designer Andrew Grabowski Costume Designer Alyssa Wellman Houde Assistant Costume Designer Megan Hromek Makeup/Wig Designer CJ Arbaugh Production Manager Parker Damm Technical Director Igor Savchenko Lighting Designer Corey Goulden Naitove Sound Designer Nathaniel Rosov Master Electrician Cameron Walkup Poster/Program Design Andrew Grabowski Producers Alyssa Wellman Houde, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Ali Mark, Jason Fowler, Andrew Grabowski, Parker Damm SPECIAL THANKS ---UMBC Commons--- Sam Zuckerman, Patrick Kleespies, Event Staff, CommonVision Staff ---UMBC Department of Theatre--- Adam Mendelson, Gregg Schraven, Patrick McGovern, Colette Searls UMBC Department of Dance Brian Jones Alexander J. Roberts Dante T. Fields Jolee Q. Cohen PIT ORCHESTRA Conductor Bentley Corbett-Wilson Piano Michael Wolfe Violin Mairead Alexander Flute Jasmine Wicks Oboe Anne Saba Clarinet, Alto Saxophone Brian Simon Baritone/Alto Saxophone Drew Miles Trumpet Tim Hufford, Steven Lin Trombone Daniel Sperlein Guitar Tyler Fitzpatrick Bass Michael Vekstein Percussion/Bongo Master Jonathan Sotelo Drums Christian Hartman, Thomas Lynch TECHNICAL CREW ---Builders/Painters--- Igor Savchenko, Ali Mark, Andrew Grabowski, Steven Emminizer, CJ Arbaugh, Matt Aylaian, Matthew Brown, Parker Damm, Victoria Davenport, Michelle Guldan, Tara Kitchelt, Lydia Navarrete, Ana Petricel, Nell Quinn-Gibney, Alyssa Wellman Houde, Michael Yao, Emily Yu ---Run Crew--- Set/Props Victoria Davenport, Thiane Gaye, Brendan Witt, Emily Yu Costuming Holly Mann, Kyle Roberts Lighting Bridget Anger, Cameron Walkup ---Various--- House Manager Nick Carter Ushers Our wonderful club members who signed up after the programs were printed Curtain Specialty Crew Nell Quinn-Gibney, Parker Damm, Jason Fowler

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