Director: Thea Lale
Choreographer: Megan Brown
Musical Director: Ben Wallace
Production Coordinator: Jeff Perkins

AUDITION LOCATION

Auditions will be held at Lakeside Church - 7654 Conservation Rd, Guelph.
Callbacks will be held at Lakeside Church - 7654 Conservation Rd, Guelph on December 5th.
Map.

VOCAL AUDITION

Auditioners are required to prepare a song.
Auditioners may sing a song of their choice, but the directors have a strong preference that the song be 1) from a musical, and 2) not performed a-capella/self-accompanied (so the audition is as close as possible to what the performer will actually be expected to do on stage)
We will have the ability to play recorded accompaniment through a CD player, MP3 player, Bluetooth speaker, iPhone or iPod. There are plenty of instrumental tracks available on Youtube and iTunes. There will be a keyboard available, but no accompanist.

DANCE AUDITION

There will be one additional dance audition timeslot. This should be requested for trained dancers who feel they are stronger in dance than in acting/singing.

A short movement piece will be taught in each other audition slot and will be performed as a group at the end of each audition slot.

VIDEO AUDITION OPTION

If you are unable to be physically present for any of the audition dates, we will accept an audition submitted through video. To submit a video audition, select "video audition" in the timeslot drop down menu.
Audition forms will then be sent to you for you to complete.
The video and forms are to be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2024 @6pm.
On video you should introduce yourself, sing a song and demonstrate movement if possible.

CALLBACKS

Callbacks are by invitation. They will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 6-10pm.
Materials will be sent to those auditioners who are called back. If you do not receive a callback, it does not mean you are not cast; callbacks are often for specific roles, pairings, etc.

REHEARSALS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS YOU MAKE

PERFORMANCES

There will be 5 performances starting at 7:30pm on April 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2025 and 1:30pm on April 26th and 27th, 2025.

All performances will take place at the River Run Centre. All cast must be available for all performances and the week preceding performances during the evenings and weekends.

REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE

Rehearsals begin on Sunday, January 5th, 2025.
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays 1pm-5pm, and Tuesdays: 6pm-10pm. In mid-March we will add Sunday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm

Please advise us now regarding any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal schedule. (e.g. any regular times you cannot attend and/or any plans to be away/travel in certain weeks).
While we understand that people may have prior commitments and there are unforeseen circumstances surrounding availability, it is imperative that cast members attend all rehearsals that they are called for. You will be required to fill out a form stating your availability. This will be taken into consideration when making casting decisions.

EXPENSES

You don't need to be a member to audition, but membership of RCMPI is required to take part in the show. Individual membership is currently $25 per year ($10 for age 15 and under).
There will also be a participation fee of $50 for cast members of this production. The participation fee is set by the Board of RCMPI and is used towards show and cast related expenses.

VOLUNTEERING

RCMPI is a community volunteer organization. Cast members are expected to volunteer at least 5 hours outside of rehearsals to assist with painting, set building, sewing, publicity, etc. to make the show a successful and rewarding experience for everyone. Family and friends can also help with volunteer hours. More details about volunteer opportunities will be made available once rehearsals begin.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this process please contact us: webmaster@rcmpi.ca.
RCMPI is a volunteer organization. If you would like to participate in a different role please contact us through our feedback form.

To book an audition appointment, please complete the online application form:
Audition application form

CASTING INFORMATION

Elle Woods - The quintessential Valley Girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality.
Gender: female, Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: F5, Vocal range bottom: F#3

Emmett Forrest - A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
Gender: male, Age: 20 to 25, Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Paulette - A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Gender: female, Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: G3

Professor Callahan - A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Gender: male, Age: 45 to 55, Vocal range top: F#4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Warner Huntington III - A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle's heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Gender: male, Age: 20 to 25, Vocal range top: G#4, Vocal range bottom: A2

Vivienne Kensington A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner's fiancee who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.
Gender: female, Age: 20 to 25, Vocal range top: Ab5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Brooke Wyndam - An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.
Gender: female, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Ensemble Greek Chorus; Students; Delta Nu Members, Elle’s parents, Enid, Kyle, Serena, Margot, Dewey, Grandmaster Chad