A pink background with a white women with blonde hair, wearing a pink dress and pink sunglasses, holding a gavel to the left. Text reading, "NOVEMBER 8-24, Music and Lyrics by LAURENCE O'KEEFE and NELL BENJAMIN, Book by Heather Hach, Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Golwyn-Mayer motion picture, Legally BLONDE". A small dog with a pink collar is standing in front of the 'O' in 'BLONDE'. At the bottom, a brown and gold banner with text stating, "WMU Theatre ALIVE 24-25 SEASON".

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

 

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.

 

Director: Jay Berkow

Music Director: Matt Shabala

Choreographer: Mikey Winslow

Scenic Designer: Dave Nofsinger

Costume Designer: Eni Buckhanan*

Lighting Designer: Dakota Fontes*

Sound Designer: Karri E. Grillo*

Stage Manager: Harriet Carr*

 

*It is with great pride that we recognize the creative efforts of our students.

CAST

Elle Woods: Shea Hager

Emmett Forest: Will Barringer

Warner Huntington III: Jack Austin

Paulette Buonofuonte: Maile Beck

Aaron Callahan: Jaden Kellman

Vivienne Kensington: Cayla Nichole Harris

Brooke Wyndham: Marryn Barney

Margot: Maddie Swick

Pilar: Nadia Rawlins

Serena: Joey Rankin

Enid Hoops: Paige Lord

Kyle O'Boyle: Kemar Williams

 

Dogs:

Bruiser Woods: Cooper

Rufus: Franny

 

Ensemble:

Grace Avery (Mom/Manager/Whitney/Joyce)

Riley Bannister

Jayme Dills (Chutney Wyndham)

Savannah Lee

Caden Lohr (Dance Captain/Pforzheimer/Nikos Argitakos)

Alex Osborne

Kevyn Roessler (Dad/Aaron/Dewey/Reporter)

Isa Sanchez (Laelani/Stenographer)

Peter Stoycos (Winthrop/Colorist)

Aniya Thompson (Dance Captain/Kate/Judge)

Gerard Wells (Chad/Lowell/Malik/Carlos)

SWINGS & UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies:

Elle Woods U/S: Maddie Swick

Emmett Forest U/S: Peter Stoycos

Warner Huntington III U/S/Kyle O'Boyle U/S: Haakan Packwood

Paulette Buonofuonte U/S: Grace Avery

Aaron Callahan U/S: Kevyn Roessler

Vivienne Kensington U/S: Kiah Quinn

Brooke Wyndham U/S: Jayme Dills

Margot U/S: Riley Bannister

Pilar U/S: Isa Sanchez

Serena U/S: Savanah Lee

Enid Hoops U/S: Brienna Halterman

 

Swings:

Sophie Kaegi

Bradyn Lowe

Maya Narayan

Luke Riza

PRODUCTION STAFF

Assistant Director: Nathan Savinsky*

Assistant Stage Manager: Liz Ryan*, Zoe Carlo*

Production Assistant: Ash Richardson*, Corinne Petiprin*

Assistant Choreographer: Riley Bannister*

Stage Crew Head: Liz Ryan*, Zoe Carlo*

Run Crew: Marshall Clifton*, Ewan Gorski*, Gabe Karr*, Gavin McMaster*, Joe Meagher*, Kimia Miri*, Darius Spruce*, Emma Tousignant*

Assistant Scenic Director: Jorden Wilson*

Paint Charge: Atlas Vaxelaire*

Paint Shop Assistant: Andrea Imsland*

Technical Director: Dani Hosler*

Scenic Shop Assistant:

Props Master: Evelyn Kubizna*

Assistant Props Master: Tessa Wenger*

Props Crew: Elijah Bates*

Assistant Costume Designer: Sarah Mughazy*

Costume Shop Manager: Julia Kosanovich

Stitchers: Alex Damm*, Eni Buckhanan*, Sara Mughazy*, Perris Stachlewitz*, Alix Bauer*, Lauren Dinkelmann*, Stacey Jordan*, Meredith Michaels*, Sofia Byholt*

Wardrobe Crew Head: Alia Bruey*

Wardrobe Crew: Layna Bollwitt*, Jaden Chimelis*, Eden Harrison*, Alyssa Hyska*, Xavier Lipscomb*, DeeDee Nwafo*, Randy Santana-Jimenez*

Hair Designer: Garrylee McCormick

Hair Assistant: Layni Chaisson*

Assistant Lighting Designer: Malori Serafin*

Master Electrician: Collin Wagner*

Programmer: Elena Hewitt*

Light Board Operator: Alix Bauer*

Spot Assistant: Malori Serafin*

Followspots: Carlos Caracheo-Trujillo*, Aeryn Doulette*, Alex Gianakos*, Cedar Rock*

Electricians: Noah Vos*, Hannah Cowgill*, Lindsey Cook*, Collin Wagner*, Malori Serafin*, Aeryn Doulette*, THEA 1330 Students

Assistant Sound Designer: Logan Reeves*

A1: Karri E. Grillo*

A2s: Noah Vos*, Amber Kolp*

Sound Board Operator: Karri E. Grillo*

TSA: CJ Nixon*

Intimacy Director: Elizabeth Terrel

Cultural Competency Coach: Connar Klock

Vocal/Dialect Coach: Kathy Gibson

Front of House Coordinator: Jem Gelderbloom*

Social Media Coordinator: Anna Morris*, Marryn Barney*

Program Designer: Meghan Peet*

 

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and practicum students!

BIOS

Jack Austin (Warner Huntington III): is a junior from Battle Creek, MI. His previous credits include: Old Man Jenkins, The SpongeBob Musical; Ensemble, On the Town.

Grace Avery (Ensemble/Paulette U/S): is a junior from Bolingbrook, IL. Her previous credits include: Ensemble/Princess Mary U/S, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Choreographer/Assistant Director, Rising Water; Associate Choreographer, The SpongeBob Musical.

Riley Bannister (Assistant Choreographer/Ensemble/Margot U/S): is a junior from Westerville, OH. Her previous credits include: Ensemble/Dance Captain, The SpongeBob Musical; Ensemble/Dance Captain, On the Town.

Marryn Barney (Brooke Wyndham): is a junior from Fort Wayne, IN. Her previous credits include: Swing, On the Town; Ensemble/Karen the Computer U/S, The SpongeBob Musical; Leading Player, Pippin.

Will Barringer (Emmett Forest): is a senior from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. His previous credits include: Bolkonsky, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Ensemble/Pippin U/S, Pippin.

Maile Beck (Paulette Buonofuonte): is a senior from Oconomowoc, WI. Her previous credits include: Diana Dream, On The Town; Swing, The Lightning Thief.

Eni Buckhanan (Costume Designer): is a sophomore from Berrien Springs, MI. Their previous credits include: Hair and Makeup Assistant, Clue; Wardrobe, Dance Gala.

Harriet Carr (Stage Manager): is a senior from East Lansing, MI. Her previous credits include: Stage Manager, Winter Gala Dance Concert (2024); Assistant Stage Manager, Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812; Assistant Stage Manager, The Play That Goes Wrong.

Jayme Dills (Chutney Wyndham/Ensemble): is a senior from Traverse City, MI. Her previous credits include: SpongeBob, The SpongeBob Musical; Barbara Zimmer, Museum; Manson Trio/Ensemble, Pippin; Assistant Musical Director, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Dance Swing, Head Over Heels; Zaneeta, The Music Man.

Dakota Fontes (Lighting Designer): is a fifth year student. His previous credits include: Lighting Designer, Intimate Apparel; Callahan, The Old Man and The Old Moon; Assistant Director, Clue.

Karri E. Grillo (Sound Designer/A1/Sound Board Operator): is a senior from Ludington, MI. Her previous credits include: Sound Design, Argonautika; Assistant Lighting Designer, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Assistant Sound Designer, The Play That Goes Wrong.

Shea Hager (Elle Woods): is a senior from Grand Rapids, MI. Her previous credits include: Julia Sullivan, The Wedding Singer; Cynthia Weil, Beautiful; Rachel, Escape to Margaritaville.

Brienna Halterman (Swing): is a sophomore from Addison, IL. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: Veronica Sawyer, Heathers; Margaret White, Carrie; Rona Lisa Peretti, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Cayla Nicole Harris (Vivienne Kensington): is a junior from Warsaw, IN. Her previous credits include: Princess Mary, Natasha Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Swing/Hildy U/S, On the Town.

Sophie Kaegi (Swing/Dog Wrangler): is a sophomore from Palatine, IL. Her previous credits include: Mrs. Puff, The SpongeBob Musical; Young Girl, An Inspector Calls; Ensemble, Elf the Musical.

Jaden Kellman (Aaron Callahan): is a senior from Commerce Twp, MI. His previous credits include: Ozzie, On the Town; Perch Perkins, The SpongeBob Musical; Ensemble/Charles U/S, Pippin;

Savannah Lee (Ensemble/Serena U/S): is a sophomore from Avon, IN. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: June/Velma U/S, Chicago; Dorothy, 42nd Street; Paulette, Legally Blonde.

Caden Lohr (Dance Captain/Nikos Argitakos/Ensemble): is a junior from Zeeland, MI. His previous credits include: Larry the Lobster, The SpongeBob Musical; Ensemble, Pippin; Ensemble/Gabey U/S, On the Town.

Paige Lord (Enid Hoops): is a senior from Atlanta, GA. Their previous credits include: Berthe, Pippin; Ensemble, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812.

Bradyn Lowe (Swing): is a sophomore from Warsaw, IN. His previous credits include: Judas, Godspell; Judas, Peter and the Starcatcher; Robert, The Drowsy Chaperone.

Maya Narayan (Swing): is a sophomore from Goshen, IN. Her previous credits include: Sandy Cheeks STBY, The SpongeBob Musical; Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls, Wednesday Addams, The Addams Family.

Alex Osborne (Ensemble): is a sophomore from Holland, MI. His previous credits include: Electric Skate, The SpongeBob Musical; Ghost of Christmas Present, VHS Christmas Carol.

Haakan Packwood (Warner U/S/Kyle U/S): is a sophomore from Pekin, IN. His previous credits include: Patchy the Pirate/Electric Skate, The SpongeBob Musical; Bob Cratchit/Young Scrooge, VHS Christmas Carol.

Corinne Petiprin (Production Assistant): is a freshman from Lombard, IL. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: Production Assistant, RENT; Stage Manager, A Monster Calls.

Joey Rankin (Serena): is a senior from Bloomfield Hills, MI. Her previous credits include: Ensemble, The SpongeBob Musical; Swing, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Ensemble, Pippin.

Nadia Rawlins (Pilar): is a junior from St. Louis, MO. Her previous credits include: Ensemble/Pearl U/S, The SpongeBob Musical; Ensemble/Ivy U/S, On The Town.

Logan Reeves (Assistant Sound Designer): is a junior from Portland, MI. This is her WMU debut! Her previous credits include: A2, On the Town; A2, Next Stop: Broadway!; Audio Engineer, Winter Dance Gala.

Luke Riza (Swing): is a sophomore from Buford, GA. His previous credits include: Electric Skate, The SpongeBob Musical; Henry, Next to Normal; George, The Drowsy Chaperone.

Kevyn Roessler (Ensemble/Dad/Aaron Schultz/Dewey/Reporter/Callahan U/S): is a junior from Bloomfield Hills, MI. His previous credits include: Orpheus/Jason U/S, Argonautika; Ensemble/Bolkonskys U/S, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Jean-Claude, Museum; Swing, Pippin.

Isa Sánchez (Ensemble/Pilar U/S): is a junior from Culumbus, Ohio. Her previous credits credits include: Medea, Argonautika; Swing, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great comet of 1812; Liz, Museum.

Peter Stoycos (Ensemble/Emmett U/S): is a sophomore from Westerville, OH. His previous credits include: Swing, The SpongeBob Musical.

Nathan Savinsky (Assistant Director): is a sophomore from Wayland, MI. His previous credits include: Director, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Savinsky Entertainment); Assistant Director, Bronco Way.

Aniya Thompson (Kate/Judge/Ensemble): is a senior from Chicago, IL. Her previous credits include: Pearl, The SpongeBob Musical; Mrs. Dickson, Intimate Apparel; Mom, Dontrell Who Kissed the Sea.

Gerard Wells (Ensemble/Chad/Lowell/Malik/Carlos): is a junior from Romulus, MI. His previous credits include: Workman 1/Ensemble, On The Town; Swing, The SpongeBob Musical.

Tessa Wenger (Assistant Props Master): is a sophomore from Middleville, MI. Her previous credits include: Stage Manager, Shrek the Musical; Stage Manager, Our Town; Stage Manager, Into the Woods.

Kemar Williams (Kyle O'Boyle): is a senior from Lansing, MI. His previous credits include: Dontrell, Dontrell, Who Kissed The Sea; Ensemble, Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Ensemble, Pippin.

Jorden Wilson (Assistant Scenic Designer): is a sophomore from Sand Creek, MI. Their previous credits include: Assistant Scenic Charge Artist, The SpongeBob Musical; Assistant Props Master, Natasha Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812; Scenic Designer, Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS.

PLEASE NOTE

  • This performance contains theatrical haze and flashing lights.
  • Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
  • There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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