Cast Participation
Important Notes:
Rehearsals/Performances:
Prerequisite: Students are encouraged to take advantage of all training opportunities available. Please consider the Trollwood Academy’s roster of classes as you plan for your summer.
Rehearsal: All weekday rehearsals June 1-29, 4:20-9:15 pm; Saturday rehearsals, June 9, 16, 23, 9:00 am-4:00 pm; daily and evening rehearsals June 30, July 2, 3, 5-11.
Cast members have responsibility to Legally Blonde The Musical and must attend ALL rehearsals between June 1 and August 2, except for the following days off: June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 4, 15, 16, 22, and 29.
NOTE: It is discouraged to miss any rehearsals. After three excused absences, the additional days of rehearsals missed directly affects the amount of responsibility you will be given in the Mainstage Musical. Approval for an excused absence must be secured in advance through the submission of a completed authorization form that requires the signature of the mainstage musical stage director.
NOTE: Cast members must register for one period of Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Tech Experience during Trollwood Academy (periods 1-4).
Strike: Cast members are REQUIRED to attend strike August 1-4.
Audition Information
Sign up for an audition session by contacting Trollwood at 218.477.6500. If you are unable to attend these auditions, yu may audition by DVD.
Cast audition schedule:
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 2:00-4:00 pm or 4:30-6:30 pm, Discovery Middle School, 1717 S 40th Ave, Fargo.
Sunday, February 19, 1:00-3:00 pm, 3:30-5:30 pm or 7:30-9:30 pm, Discovery Middle School, 1717 S 40th Ave, Fargo.
Callbacks:
Monday, February 20, 4:00-6:00 pm or 7:30-9:30 pm, Trollwood Performing Arts School.
Tuesday, February 21, 4:00-7:00 pm, Trollwood Performing Arts School.
Cast List will be posted to our website on Monday, March 7 before 7:00pm No telephone inquiries, please!
Audition Instructions
Come with a prepared song. Come with a portion of memorized song, not to exceed 1.5 minutes. Choose which portion of the song best reflects your vocal range and abilities; you don’t need to start at the beginning of the song.
To help us understand your ability to grasp the essence of Legally Blonde The Musical, please select a song from another musical comedy, an up tempo song, no ballads preferred. It’s best not to select a song from the show for which you are auditioning (in this case, Legally Blonde The Musical).
No a’cappella singing is allowed. An accompanist is provided, or you may bring your own. Bring one copy of sheet music for the accompanist. You may bring recorded instrumental accompaniment for your vocal number; however, recordings with accompanying vocals are not allowed. Auditioners are not allowed to accompany themselves.
Be prepared to talk about yourself. The audition staff will usually ask you a few questions to get to know you better. They might ask about your recent performing experiences, why you want to be part of this play, etc.
Come dressed to move! The movement/dancing part of the audition is always first. You will learn a short dance routine, so wear something that you can be energetic in—flexible soled shoes and comfortable clothing.
Bring a dressy casual outfit to change into for the singing part of the audition. Remember, when you feel good about how you look you perform at a higher level.
Be fully rested for your audition. Energy is that intangible force that can elevate you to the level of a star performer. When you audition, take a deep breath, focus your thoughts and energy, and GO FOR IT!
Remember to be yourself, project your voice, smile, and have fun! Break a leg!!
Videotaped Auditions
DVD’s must be received in the TPAS Office by February 13 to be considered. If you would like your DVD returned, please enclose a pre-stamped and addressed padded envelope.
Requirements: Your recorded audition must be submitted in DVD format. Label the DVD with the auditioner’s name. Accompany your DVD with a brief written profile, including name, address, phone, current age and grade. Also include a recent photo, and resume.
Record on your DVD:
Name, current age and grade, information about you and your personal experience
A short dance, showing your full range of dance and movement abilities
A song not to exceed 1.5 minutes, that reflects your vocal capabilities. See musical selection hints in Audition Instructions, this page
A monologue from a scripted, published play, not to exceed 1.5 minutes