***PLEASE NOTE: due to errors on the YCA website, posted sign-up times have been shifted by 10 minutes on February 23rd and 25th. If you sign up for an 8:00 PM slot on one of these days, we will call you in to audition at 8:10 PM — ten minutes later than your YCA slot. Please contact Joseph Bosco (joseph.bosco@yale.edu) to confirm your sign-up time if you have questions.***
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Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Legally Blonde!
IF YOU CANNOT SIGN UP FOR SLOTS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED INTO YOUR NETID ON THE YALE COLLEGE ARTS PAGE.
A thorough audition packet compiled by our director (including a timeline, audition materials, a character breakdown and auditioning tips/tricks) has been included below. Our goal is to make this audition process as accessible as possible, and we are doing everything we can to remove any barriers people may have to auditioning. With that said, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, we are happy to explain everything.
If you are having trouble downloading the packet in your browser, key information is also listed below:
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AUDITIONS
NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
For your audition, please come prepared to sing 32 bars or a verse and a chorus of a song. (this song should be a contemporary musical theater song). IF YOU’RE UNSURE OF WHAT TO SING, WE WILL BE HOLDING AN AUDITION WORKSHOP THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, FROM 3- 5 PM, IN THE HOPPER CABARET. Bringing sheet music is required for this first round of auditions. If this causes concern, please email our MDs Griffin.strout@yale.edu and Sharon.ahn@yale.edu. You can also find a playlist of possible auditions songs here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FMGaUuhEyjEyi2kAEFBE3
They are happy to help you out.
You should also pick a side to read over. No need to print or memorize.
Please plan to arrive about ten minutes before your expected audition time to fill out an audition form.
Locations:
- Saturday February 22nd — 305 Crown St., Room 009
- Sunday, February 23rd — 305 Crown St., Room 009
- Tuesday, February 25th — Hopper Cabaret’
- Monday, March 2nd - 305 Crown St., (Crown Down)
CALLBACKS
Callbacks for lead and principal roles will be held on
- Sunday March 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 PM,
- Tuesday March 3rd, from 8:30 - 11:30 PM,
- Wednesday March 4th from 8:00 - 11 PM.
Please note that it is not necessary for us to hold callbacks for all parts. If you do not receive a callback, it is NOT indicative of final casting.
DANCE CALL
There is a mandatory dance call. You only need to attend one of the calls. NO PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Come in clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving in, and bring water.
The dance calls will happen at the following times:
- February 29th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Dramat Crown Down (305 Crown St, Room 001)
- March 2nd, 9 - 10 PM
NEW DANCE CALL TIMES:
- February 29th, 1 - 2 PM, Silliman Dance Studio
- February 29th, 2 - 3 PM, Silliman Dance Studio
Please indicate which you plan on attending here:
https://forms.gle/SvW2szsLHKDJaibY9
If you cannot attend one of these auditions or dance calls, please contact the stage manager Joseph Bosco at joseph.bosco@yale.edu and he will schedule an alternative time.
TECH
APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CAN BE FOUND HERE:
legally_blonde_packet.pdf (.pdf - 4.45MB) elle_side_1.pdf (.pdf - 202.43KB) emmett_side.pdf (.pdf - 240.50KB) paulette_side.pdf (.pdf - 156.27KB) warner_side.pdf (.pdf - 207.94KB) brooke_side.pdf (.pdf - 219.60KB)