ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde Jr. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

Legally Blonde Jr. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive.  As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

Note: Select musical numbers may be added/extended to create a fuller, more dynamic performance experience.

 

AUDITION BLUEPRINT CLASS:

Join us on Sunday, November 16th, 1-4pm for an audition prep class! Hear directly from our creative team about how to best prepare for your audition and learn audition choreography for the dance call. Cost is $100. You can register here: AUDITION BLUEPRINT

AUDITION/CALLBACK DATES/TIMELINE:

• Complete and submit the audition form by December 5th at 8:00pm. 
• Auditions: All applicants must attend the Dance Call on Saturday, December 6th from 9:30am-11:00am and sign up for a 15-minute audition time slot between 11:00am-2:30pm. Auditions are held at 625 Encinitas Blvd (Project Performer). Be sure to wear clothes you can move in and come ready to dance!
• There will be a non-refundable $10 audition fee with each performer submission. Each performer will receive written feedback from an industry coach following their audition.  
• Please prepare a song from the following list of show songs: Audition Song Options
• Virtual Audition Option: If cannot make in-person auditions on 12/6, you may submit your audition virtually by 12/5 at 8:00pm. Please submit via unlisted YouTube link below. In addition to your vocal selection, you may include a 1-minute dance reel, but it is not required. There will be a non-refundable $10 audition fee with each performer submission. Virtual submission will NOT be eligible for written feedback. In person auditions are highly recommended. You must attend the 12/7 Callbacks in person.
• In Person Callbacks: Sunday, December 7th, 9:30am-12:30pm at 625 Encinitas Blvd (Project Performer).

• Cast list posted by Sunday, December 14th at 6pm.
• Rehearsals will begin 1/3 and will be each Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm through 3/7 (no rehearsal the weekend of 1/31-2/1). Not all performers will be called for all rehearsal dates/times. Tech/Performance Week is 3/9-3/15.
• Mandatory Parent Meeting 1/11, 2:30-3:00.
• Our cast size for this show will be approximately 35-40. By saying no to “accepting any role including ensemble”, you will not be considered for any role not selected on your form (including named roles and ensemble). Our audition monitor will confirm your answer at the audition.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Suggested age is 12-18 (age of audition date). 
• Completed audition sign-up form (with uploaded headshot and resume). 

 

CALLBACKS:

In-person callbacks will be held at Project Performer (Encinitas). Performers will be notified of any offered callback immediately following their audition. Callback instructions will be provided at the audition on 12/6.

 

PRODUCTION FEE:

A $425 production fee via ACH (Bank Draft) will be required at time of role acceptance.  Need-based scholarship application available upon request. Scholarship requests must be received prior to auditions to be considered. 

 

COSTUMING:

For Legally Blonde Jr, each performer will be providing their own costuming (street clothes), with direction and approval from our costume committee. 

  

CLASS REQUIREMENT:

All students cast in the production are required to be registered for at least one class at Project Performer January 5th through March 30th (3 months). Class schedule can be found HERE.

 

MANDATORY PARENT/CAST MEETINGS:

Sunday, January 11th 2:30-3:00pm at Project Performer. A parent MUST attend this meeting.

 

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:

Parent volunteers are crucial for the success of the show. We require a parent/guardian to serve on one committee, volunteer for 2 tech week rehearsals  AND 2 shows. In some cases, the time commitment is confined to tech week and shows. In other cases, volunteer work begins during the rehearsal period and into the production phase of the show.

 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE/LOCATIONS:

We will NOT be calling the entire cast for all rehearsals. Once we have established the cast and looked at conflicts, we will reevaluate the schedule to only call those cast members we need on that particular day. On your Audition Form, please list ALL conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. If a conflict is not listed, it will not be allowed and may be cause for removal from the show, so please list conflicts carefully and completely. We will not be able to accept conflicts from 3/9-3/15 (Tech Week and Performances). Rehearsals will be at Project Performer. Tech Week and performances will be at the AVO Playhouse, 303 Main St, Vista. Please see the tentative rehearsal schedule in the Conflicts and Scheduling section. 

 

CASTING & REFUND POLICIES:

• Project Performer Productions’ acceptance of your audition form is not a commitment to you being cast and performing in this production; Project Performer Productions can make no commitment regarding specific roles.
  Your commitment is to participate fully in our production. 
• We ask you to list ALL conflicts on your conflict sheet BEFORE auditioning. If you are not present at any rehearsals during a time NOT on your conflict sheet, it will be considered an unexcused absence. If you have one unexcused absence (or tardiness), an understudy will be assigned to your role and/or you may be removed from the scene.  If you have two unexcused absences (or tardiness), your understudy will be given half of your shows.  If you have three unexcused absences (or tardiness), you will be removed entirely from the show.
• All production fees are non-refundable.

MEET THE DIRECTOR:

Janeth Shayo is currently in the San Diego State University MFA in musical theater program. She is a musical theatre performer whose vibrant career has spanned over 15 years, captivating audiences with her powerful voice, dynamic stage presence, and heartfelt performances. Janeth has consistently showcased her extraordinary talent in shows such as SpongeBob the Musical, Hairspray, and The Fantasticks. She envisions a future where she can collaborate with theatres on an international level, fostering a global community of performers and educators. She dreams of creating inclusive and accessible programs that inspire young talent from diverse backgrounds to explore their creativity and find their own unique voices in the world of musical theatre.

    

 

MEET THE MUSIC DIRECTOR:

Matt Ignacio (Music Director) has musically directed productions with theatre companies and schools all over San Diego including: Blindspot Collective, Center Stage Productions, JCompany, San Diego Musical Theatre, Teatro San Diego, Tenth Avenue Arts, and Young Actors’ Theatre. Matt’s the artistic director and chorus leader for Tremble Clefs, a singing therapy program for people living with Parkinson’s. He also directs the Glenaires choir at La Costa Glen and serves as music director at St. John of the Cross Church. A San Diego native, Matt performs as a vocalist and musician throughout the county, as a founding member of a cappella groups the San Diego Zoo Explorers and the Seaside Serenaders, as well as with the Tinseltone Carolers. mattignacio.com

 

MEET THE CHOREOGRAPHER:

Charlotte Bridant (Choreographer) is currently in her third year at San Diego State University pursuing a BA in Theatre Arts: with an emphasis in youth education. She has always had a passion for theatre and teaching and is thrilled to work with the fantastic students at Project Performer. She gained her love of theater at age five after seeing a production of Seussical the Musical and has been doing theater and dance ever since. Some of her performance credits include Cabaret (Helga), If/Then (Josh), Ziggy, Stardust, and Me (Ms. Dulick), and One Past Midnight (Ensemble).