Polaris Productions has been producing youth theater in New York City since 2008. Our performers come from all over the New York metro area. Although many kids come from the NYC performing arts high schools, we welcome all kids, regardless of their level of experience.
Legally Blonde
Auditions for Legally Blonde are scheduled for Saturday, December 7. This is a fully staged, off-Broadway production of the full-length Broadway show.
Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning in December. Six performances are planned for April-May 2020.
In a Nutshell:
Auditions: Saturday December 7th by appointment only
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5 pm to 8 pm, and Saturdays from noon to 5 pm. Not all performers will be called for every rehearsal.
Tech Week: TBD.
Performances: Six performances in April-May.
Tuition Fee: $800 minus a 10% sibling discount
Auditions are by appointment only, so please use the button below to schedule an audition. There’s no cost to audition, but if you decide to participate in the production, there’s an $800 tuition fee. The fee is due after you’ve been cast and have accepted your role.
Important Note: There are two dogs in this show. If you’re uncomfortable around dogs, or are dangerously allergic to them, you should not audition for Legally Blonde.
About Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is a 2007 musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. It tells the story of Elle Woods, a UCLA “Delta Nu” sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner, after Warner dumped her to attend Harvard Law. At Harvard, Elle discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she exonerates former Delta Nu exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Few people take Elle seriously, and she endures disappointment, shame, ridicule and sexual harassment. But in the end, with the support of some true friends, Elle defies everyone’s expectations brilliantly, and does so while staying true to herself.
Roles
Elle Woods: Elle is a very bubbly college-age girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality to offer the world! She is very lovable, determined, vulnerable, energetic and outgoing! A true triple threat, tap dance skills are a plus. Must be comfortable with dogs and willing to be/become blonde!
Emmett Forrest: Emmett is a smart, quirky, sensitive and personable law student. He ends up taking Elle under his wing and believes in her when it seems that no one else does. Must be comfortable with dogs. A strong singer/actor with great comedic timing!
Paulette Buonofuonte: Paulette is the funny owner of Hair Affair, a local salon. She becomes friends with Elle and longs to marry a man from Ireland. She and Elle help each other achieve their dreams! Must be comfortable with dogs. A Bostonian accent is a plus, a strong singer with a powerful belt to match the personality!
Pilar, Margot & Serena: Pilar is the sassy and sensible sorority sister. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Serena is the energetic cheerleader, from Jewish heritage, sorority sister. Margot, Serena, & Pilar are Elle’s entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”. Strong singers and dancers with good comic timing and youthful energy!
Professor Callahan: Callahan is a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard. Callahan should be charismatic but able to turn instantly into a conniving shark at the turn of a hat.
Warner Huntington III: Warner is attractive and charming but very self-absorbed. He will do whatever it takes to achieve his dream of becoming a senator, including breaking Elle’s heart. Actor must be very comfortable on stage to best display the character’s charisma!
Vivienne Kensington: Vivienne is an overachieving, stuck-up, wealthy, smart and savvy law student who is intellectually driven. Yet she feels very threatened by Elle’s presence at Harvard. Must be willing to be/become a brunette.
Brooke Wyndham: Brooke is an exercise video star and former Delta Nu sorority girl who was accused of murder. Being physically fit is a must for this role, to properly do high level aerobics with enough stamina to continue singing. If you are auditioning for this role, you may be asked to jump rope while singing at your audition!
Kyle B. O’Boyle: Kyle is a physically fit, smooth-talking UPS deliveryman. We soon find out that he is Paulette’s dream guy. Must be comfortable with dogs. Irish dancing skills are a plus!
Enid Hoops: Enid is a strong, opinionated, feminist law student at Harvard. Great comedic timing!
Supporting Roles: (Most supporting roles will play other roles throughout the show as well)
Elle’s Mom: High society socialite from Malibu.
Elle’s Dad: High society golfer from Malibu.
Kate: Delta Nu scholastic chair, the bookworm!
Leilani: Delta Nu sorority sister with vocal solo.
Cashier at Hair Affair: Strong Dancer
Colorist at Hair Affair: Strong Dancer
Sundeep Padamadan: A foreign Harvard law student. Former leader of his country.
Aaron Schultz: A smug and arrogant Harvard law student.
Dewey: Paulette’s rude, mean, dog-stealing, trailer-trash ex-boyfriend.
Nikos Argitakos: Brooke Wyndham’s pool boy.
Carlos: Nikos’ “best friend”.
Grand Master Chad: UCLA frat boy.
All kids are welcome. Polaris is inclusive, friendly, accessible, and dedicated to serving the families of our community.
To learn more about Polaris Productions, please visit out About page here.