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PRODUCTION STAFF
Director ........................................................................................... Meghan Montaner
Musical Director ................................................................................... Kallin Johnson
Choreographer .....................................................................................Jennifer Agbay
Production Manager ..........................................................................Kevin McGerigle
Stage Manager .......................................................................................Caroline Saltz
Assistant Stage Manager................................................................... Grace Donnelly
Props Manager ................................................................................ Heather Bachand
Acting Assistant ....................................................................................... Saket Damle
Dance Assistant .............................................................................. Molly Starczewski
Music/Vocal Assistant ................................................................................Ava Turner
Costume Manager ................................................................................ Perri Sylvester
Costume Assistants... Regan Atchue, Percival Burch, Ally Howes, Grace Whittier
Scenic Carpenters ........................... Terryn Fraser-Mines, Alyssa Swible-Martinez
Run Crew ............................................................. Duncan O’Rourke, Kaileigh Strong
Lighting Designer..................................................................................... Austin Boyle
Master Electrician Matt Chrostowski
Lighting Assistants Jillian Martin, Alyssa Swible-Martinez
Flyman Al Jacques
Audio Engineer Nick Joyce
Audio Assistants Marco Marvin, Carthene McTague
SPECIAL THANKS: Westerman’s Prop Warehouse and Dan Diaz, Clark University, Firefly Scenic and Matthew Robert, the Prop Co-Op and Chip Miller.
ORCHESTRA
Conductor .............................................................................................. Kallin Johnson
Keyboards .........................................................................Aaron Christo, Tom Hojnaki
Reeds ............................................................................... Louis Stamas, David Daquil
Violin ......................................................................................................... Peter Hughes
Bass .............................................................................................................. Jake Black
Trumpet .................................................................... Adam Mejaour, Scott Daugherty
Trombone ................................................................................................. Alan Johnson
Guitar ................................................................................................ Stephen Trombley
Drums ................................................................................................... Bill MacGillivray
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.
SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I
Scene 1: UCLA Delta Nu Sorority House/Mall/Elle’s Door
“Omigod You Guys” Margot, Serena, Pilar, Delta Nus, Elle, Salesgirl, Store Manager
Scene 2: Restaurant
“Serious” .............................................................................................................. Warner, Elle
Scene 3: Delta Nu Sorority House/Golf Course/Harvard Law School Admissions Office
“Daughter of Delta Nu” ..........................................Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Delta Nus
“What You Want” Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Mom, Dad, Grandmaster Chad, Winthrop, Pforzheimer, Lowell, Delta Nus and Company
Scene 4: Harvard Yard
“The Harvard Variations” ........ Emmet, Aaron, Enid, Padamadan and Harvard Students
Scene 5: Callahan’s Classroom
“Blood in the Water” ........................................................................ Callahan and Company
Scene 6: Harvard Yard
“Positive” Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Greek Chorus
Scene 7: The Hair Affair
“Ireland” ...................................................................................................................... Paulette
“Ireland” (Reprise) ..................................................................................................... Paulette
Scene 8: Harvard Party
“Serious” (Reprise) ............................................................................................. Elle, Warner
Scene 9: Harvard Yard/Elle’s Room/Callahan’s Classroom
“Chip on My Shoulder” Emmett, Elle, Greek Chorus, Company
Scene 10: Dewey’s Trailer
“Run Rufus Run!/Elle Reflects” ....................................................................................... Elle
Scene 11: Harvard Hallway
“So Much Better” .............................. Elle, Warner, Emmett, Greek Chorus and Company
Act II
Scene 1: Conference Room of Hearne, Fox, Zyskowski & Callahan/Women’s Prison
“Whipped Into Shape” ....................................................... Brooke, Callahan and Company
“Delta Nu Nu Nu” Elle, Brooke
Scene 2: Hansen-Harkness Department Store
“Take It Like a Man” Elle, Emmett, Salespersons
Scene 3: The Hair Affair
“Bend and Snap” ..................................... Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Salonfolk, Frat Boys
Scene 4: Courtroom
“Gay or European?” Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos and Company
Scene 5: Callahan’s Office/Elle’s Door
“Legally Blonde” ................................................................................................ Elle, Emmett
Scene 6: The Hair Affair
“Legally Blonde Remix”........................................................ Vivienne, Enid, Elle, Company
Scene 7: Courtroom/Bathroom of the Wyndham Mansion
“Scene of the Crime” Margot, Serena, Pilar , Judge and Company
“Omigod You Guys” (Reprise) Elle and Company
Scene 8: Harvard Law Graduation
“Find My Way/Finale” .............................................................. Elle, Paulette and Company
CAST
Elle Woods ................................................................ Ainsleigh Flanagan
Emmett Forrest .................................................................... Turo Rigdon
Warner Huntington III .......................................................Chase Bolduc
Brooke Wyndham Ien Ruark
Paulette Bonafonte .......................................................... Astrid Bidwell
Vivienne Kensington .................................................................. Tori Rich
Professor Callahan .......................................................... Matt Trombley
Chutney Wyndham/2nd Perfume Girl ..............Noushig Bardizbanian
Enid Hoopes ...................................................................... Isabella Rossi
Kate ....................................................................... Amanda Buszkiewicz
Kyle (UPS Guy) ............................................................. Devon Thomson
Serena .............................................................................. Rylie Schoville
Margot ............................................................................... Amelia Dufour
Pilar ............................................................................... Madelyn Newton
Whitney/Judge ..................................................................Alex Eppinger
Store Manager ............................................................... Urmi Chowdhuri
Grandmaster Chad/Dewey ........................................... Joey Fortunato
Nikos ...................................................................................Andrew Smith
Carlos ................................................................................ Benny Rebelo
Sundeep Padamadan ..................................................... Zander Ramey
Aaron Schultz .......................................................................... Ben Miller
Leilani/Cashier ...................................................................... Katie Wylie
Gaelen ............................................................................ Lailah Ruminski
Pforzheimer/Lowell/Bailiff .................................................... Luke Bala
Winthrop/D.A. Joyce Riley/Assistant D.A. ............. Natalie Cusimano
Jet Blue Pilot .......................................................................Saket Damle
Kiki the Colorist Liliana Rossi
Court Stenographer ............................................................ Thalia Ruark
TV Reporter/H&H Salesgirl ..................................Armig Bardizbanian
Boutique Saleswoman ................................................. Lucille Stillitano
Bookish Client .................................................................... Ava Wilander
Prison Guard ................................................................... Elliot Chaudhry
Violinist ..........................................................................Amelia Wilander
Elle’s Dad .................................................................... Duncan O’Rourke
Elle’s Mom............................................................................... Ava Turner
Bruiser ............................................................................... Tessie Dowdle
Rufus ................................................................................. Modok Rigdon
Legally Blonde is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Who’s Who in the Cast in alphabetical order
Luke Bala, 16 (Pforzheimer/Lowell/Bailiff) is delighted to make his debut at The Hanover Theatre. Luke is a rising junior at The Bromfield School. He has appeared in several productions including The Drowsy Chaperone, Murder on the Orient Express and The Play That Goes Wrong. His favorite role was playing Maurice in Beauty and the Beast and he was nominated for a TAMY Rising Star Award for Friedrich in The Sound of Music. Outside of theatre and chorus, Luke enjoys swimming and is pursuing his lifeguard certification. He thanks his family for inspiring him to enter theatre at an early age.
Armig Bardizbanian, 16 (H & H Salesgirl/ TV Reporter) is ecstatic to return to YSP to perform in this year’s production of Legally Blonde. Armig lives in Worcester and is a student at Burncoat High School. Her past favorite roles include Alice in The Addams Family, Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof and Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Armig has also performed at Carnegie Hall and was a soloist in the 2023 CDMMEA Junior District Chorus. She would like to thank her parents, teachers and everyone involved in this production. Enjoy the show!
Noushig Bardizbanian, 16 (Chutney Wyndham/2nd Perfume Girl) is delighted to be returning to this year’s Youth Summer Program! Noushig is from Worcester and attends Burncoat High School. She has previously played Wednesday Addams in Burncoat’s production of The Addams Family, Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof at The Hanover Theatre, Dahlia in Math for Burncoat High School’s Drama Club and Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Burncoat. Noushig sang at Carnegie Hall this year in the Honors Performance Series. Noushig would like to thank her family and everyone involved in this production!
Astrid Bidwell, 17 (Paulette) could not be happier to play this role in this year’s production of Legally Blonde! Astrid lives in Worcester and is a rising senior at Marianapolis Prep. Recently, she played Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both with THTC’s Youth Acting Company. Past YSP productions include Fiddler on the Roof, Footloose and Oklahoma!. Astrid is grateful to family, friends and Rose, for their support. She would like to thank the cast, production team, faculty of the conservatory, especially her voice teacher Sarah Callinan for all their hard work and patience to make this production possible.
Chase Bolduc, 18 (Warner) is super excited to be back on The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of Legally Blonde. He graduated Hudson High School this year and is now headed to Molloy University to study Musical Theatre in the fall. Among his favorite roles are Billy Flynn in Chicago (Teen Edition) , Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie and Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof . He also enjoys watching movies, taking walks and spending time with his family and friends. He wants to thank his parents, family and everyone involved in this show for their constant support.
Amanda Buszkiewicz, 15 (Kate/Greek Chorus) is ecstatic to be returning to the The Hanover Theatre stage for this production of Legally Blonde Amanda lives in Westminster and attends Oakmont High School. Her favorite theater experiences include Sandy in SpongeBob the Musical at the Cannon Theater, Laurie in Oklahoma! Jr. and Chip in Beauty and the Beast Jr. with YSP. She has also appeared as Hans in Frozen Jr. and in several shows at Theater at the Mount including Aladdin Jr. and Newsies Jr. When not performing, Amanda enjoys soccer, softball and baking. She thanks her family for their support.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Elliot Chaudhry, 16 (Prison Guard) is very excited to make his debut at The Hanover Theatre as the Prison Guard! Elliot’s favorite theatre experiences include Rent, Little Women, Much Ado About Nothing, The Little Mermaid and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Offstage, Elliot enjoys reading and painting. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Urmi Chowdhuri, 15 (Store Manager/Greek Chorus) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s production of Legally Blonde. Urmi attends Hopkinton High School as a rising sophomore. Urmi’s favorite past theatre experiences include playing the title role in Mary Poppins Jr. and Shprintze in The Hanover Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof last summer. Urmi has appeared in Matilda Jr., Seussical Jr. and Willy Wonka Jr When she’s not on stage performing, Urmi enjoys singing and swimming. She would like to thank her parents, her voice teacher, the cast and director for their endless support.
Natalie Cusimano, 18 (Winthrop/D.A. Joyce Riley/Assistant D.A.) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this year’s Youth Summer Program production of Legally Blonde! Natalie lives in Boylston and goes to Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences. You may have seen Natalie in Footloose (THTC YSP) , Another Greek Tragedy or The Sound of Music. When Natalie is not at The Hanover Theatre, she enjoys all other forms of art. She would like to thank her cast and family for their amazing support.
Amelia Dufour, 18 (Margot) is thrilled to make her debut at The Hanover Theatre in this production of Legally Blonde. She graduated from Hudson High School this year and will be attending Fordham University this coming fall. Among her favorite roles are Cady in Mean Girls , Annabeth in The Lightning Thief and Mona in Chicago. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support!
Alex Eppinger, 18 (Whitney/Judge) is extremely excited to be rejoining the Youth Summer Program for its production of Legally Blonde . They are grateful for the opportunity to continue to work with The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory. They started participating in shows at The Hanover Theatre in 2020 during YSP’s Spamalot, and recently took part in productions of Firebringer, James and the Giant Peach, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Fiddler on the Roof and Cabaret. Alex is heading off to Pace University in NYC. They would like to thank friends, family, cast members and THTC staff for their ongoing support and dedication.
Ainsleigh Flanagan, 18 (Elle Woods) is overjoyed to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of Legally Blonde . She will be attending Nazareth University to earn a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in dance. Some of her favorite past roles include Frenchie/Gorilla in Cabaret (THTC Youth Acting Company), Countess Lily in Anastasia (West Boylston Middle High School) and Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof (THTC Youth Summer Program). This role is a dream come true for Ainsleigh, so she thanks her friends, family and the cast for their love and support!
Who’s Who in the Cast
Joey Fortunato, 14 (Grandmaster Chad/Dewey) is glad to be playing Grandmaster Chad/Dewey in Legally Blonde . He has performed at The Hanover Theatre before and is a seasoned member of the Millbury Drama Club. Joey also plays the trumpet in his school’s marching band and is a member of the school’s Ski Club. In his free time, Joey loves to practice his instruments and sing! Joey would like to thank everyone who has supported him throughout his musical journey to discover his true passion! He hopes that “what you want” is to enjoy the show!
Madelyn Newton, 15 (Pilar) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in Legally Blonde. Madelyn lives in Sutton and will attend Worcester Academy in the fall. Madelyn’s favorite theatre experiences have included the roles of Ariel Moore in Footloose: Youth Edition at The Hanover Theatre and Savannah in Freaky Friday at the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre and Conservatory. Madelyn has also appeared in Mean Girls, The Addams Family and Matilda . When she’s not performing, Madelyn enjoys sewing, arts and spending time with her young cousins. She would like to thank her parents and the cast for their encouragement and support.
Ben Miller, 15 (Aaron Schultz) is delighted to make his acting debut at The Hanover Theatre in this year’s production of Legally Blonde. Ben lives in Grafton and attends Grafton High School. One of his favorite theatre experiences has been playing Crutchie in Newsies. He has also appeared in the ensemble of A Christmas Story, Chicago and Bye Bye Birdie. When Ben isn’t on stage, he enjoys hiking, drawing and skiing. He would like to thank his parents and sister for their support throughout this process.
Zander Ramey, 17 (Sundeep Padamadan) is excited to be making his debut at The Hanover Theatre in this year’s Youth Summer Program. Zander currently resides in Fitchburg, where he is homeschooled. A couple of his favorite roles include Lucas in The Addams Family and Lawrence in School of Rock. He has also appeared in numerous other theatre and film productions as well. Zander enjoys all things art, including acting, dancing, singing and piano. Zander sends a special shout-out to his parents, who have graciously sacrificed their time and energy to support his passions.
Benny Rebelo, 14 (Carlos) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre stage in the Youth Summer Program. Benny fell in love with performing when playing Bruce in Sterling Community Theatre’s production of Matilda. He returns to the SCT stage as Pugsley in The Addams Family this September. Benny lives in Boylston and attends Macomber Center in Framingham. He loves to spend his time dancing, singing and drawing. Benny thanks his family for their support, and his teacher Sarah Hubert at The Performing Arts Connection for nurturing his love of musical theatre.
Tori Rich, 18 (Vivienne Kensington) is thrilled to be participating in her fifth year of YSP! Recently, Tori was a member of the Youth Acting Company for a three show season. Some of her favorite roles include Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Fraulein “Fritzie” Kost in Cabaret. Next fall, Tori will be attending Connecticut College double majoring in Theater and Gender Studies. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Who’s Who in the Cast
Turo Rigdon, 16 (Emmett Forrest) is so excited to be making his debut at The Hanover Theatre in this summer’s production of Legally Blonde. Turo lives in Hopedale and attends Hopedale Junior Senior High School. Turo’s favorite past roles include Sky in Mamma Mia, Lefou in Beauty and the Beast and Jack Kelly in Newsies. When not performing or rehearsing, Turo loves to sing and spend time with his family and friends. He would like to thank the entire cast and creative team, as well as his family and girlfriend for always supporting him.
Isabella Rossi, 17 (Enid Hoopes) is overjoyed to participate in Legally Blonde this summer Isabella lives in Holden and is a rising senior at Wachusett. Her recent productions include Lucky Stiff (Landlady) and Fiddler on the Roof (Yente) As a member of the THTC Youth Acting Company, she performed in Cabaret (Texas), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (King Oberon) and James and the Giant Peach (Silkworm) this past year. Outside of theater, Isabella enjoys choir, voice lessons and Wachusett’s DECA chapter. She wants to thank the cast, her family and friends and her sisters Lily and Lucia for their support.
Liliana Rossi, 13 (Kiki the Colorist) is honored to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage in this summer’s production of Legally Blonde. Lily lives in Holden and attends Bancroft School. Lily’s favorite theater experiences have included You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Ensemble), Fiddler on the Roof JR (Tzeitel), Footloose: Youth Edition (Rusty), Willy Wonka JR (Veruca Salt) and James and the Giant Peach JR (Spider). When Lily is not working in a show, she enjoys playing video games and talking to her friends. She would like to thank the cast, crew and her family for their constant support.
Ien Ruark, 17 (Brooke Wyndham) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre’s Youth Summer Program for the second (and final) time. Ien lives in Harvard and just graduated from The Bromfield School. Ien’s favorite theatre experiences include Nancy in Oliver! at Bromfield and the Emcee in Cabaret with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company. They would like to thank their parents and little sister for their love and support.
Thalia Ruark, 15 (Court Stenographer/Delta Nu/Greek Chorus) is excited to make her debut at The Hanover Theatre in this year’s Youth Summer Program. Thalia lives in Harvard and attends The Bromfield School. Thalia’s favorite theater experiences have included Louisa in The Bromfield School’s production of The Sound of Music and Greta in Murder on the Orient Express, also at The Bromfield School. She would like to thank her parents and sibling for their support.
Lailah Ruminski, 14 (Gaelen/Greek Chorus) is incredibly excited to be making her debut on The Hanover Theatre stage. She is from Hudson and has loved musical theater since her first production in fourth grade. She played Edwina in Quinn Middle School’s production of Dear Edwina Jr. and she was Taylor in Hudson High School’s production of Mean Girls. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her and her sister, Anna, for inspiring her to always be her authentic self.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Rylie Schoville, 18 (Serena) is thrilled to be returning to The Hanover Theatre stage for her final YSP production in Legally Blonde. She lives in Sterling and recently graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. Some favorite theater credits include Sally Bowles in the YAC production of Cabaret, Annabel Glick in Wachusett’s production of Lucky Stiff and Tzeitel in last year’s YSP production of Fiddler on the Roof. She thanks family, friends and the cast and faculty of the YSP for their support and this incredible opportunity.
Andrew Smith, 16 (Nikos) is thrilled to return to The Hanover Theatre stage in this production of Legally Blonde. He is a junior at Sutton Memorial High School and has appeared in Fiddler on the Roof at The Hanover Theatre, and has also appeared in Elf Jr, Newsies Jr, Chicago Teen Edition, Willy Wonka and many more. He was accepted into Junior Districts Chorus in seventh and eighth grade and was accepted into Senior Districts Chorus during his freshman and sophomore years. He would like to thank his family, castmates and friends for their support.
Lucille Stillitano, 14 (Delta Nu/Greek Chorus/Boutique Saleswoman) is a rising freshman at Westborough High School who is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre for this summer’s production of Legally Blonde. Some of Lucy’s favorite roles include the title role in Annie JR, Matilda JR and Mary Poppins JR, Sharpay in High School Musical JR, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof JR and Little Red in Into the Woods JR. Lucy is a passionate dancer who is in her 11th year of dancing. She loves spending time with her friends and family and thanks them for all their support and encouragement.
Devon Thomson, 16 (Kyle) is ecstatic to be participating in his second Youth Summer Program! Devon attends Hopedale Jr. Sr. High School. Some of his favorite past roles include Cliff in Cabaret and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both with THTC’s Youth Acting Company, as well as Harry in Mamma Mia! at Hopedale Jr. Sr. High School and Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, YSP 2023. Devon loves hanging out with his friends and listening to music. He would like to thank his friends, family, the Youth Acting Company and the awesome cast and creative team for their support!
Matt Trombley, 18 (Professor Callahan) is incredibly excited for a bittersweet ending to his final show with the Youth Summer Program. This fall, he will attend Molloy University apart of the CAP21 Musical Theatre program. Previous credits include: Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel), Lucky Stiff (Harry Witherspoon), Cabaret (Bobby). He would like to thank his family, friends and entire creative team behind Legally Blonde!
Amelia Wilander, 13 (Violinist) is thrilled to be a part of The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program for the first time. She has performed in productions such as The Little Mermaid as Ursula, The Jungle Book as Kaa the Snake and more. She is very excited to be performing on The Hanover Theatre’s stage!
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Ava Wilander, 13 (Bookish Client) is excited to make her Hanover Theatre debut in this year’s Youth Summer Program. Ava lives in Holden and attends Wachusett Regional High School. Ava’s favorite theatre experiences have been in roles such as Mrs. Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr., Aiden in The Claw and Mrs. Reed in Out Of The Woods original cast. Ava has also appeared in The Little Mermaid Jr., The Wizard of Oz Young Performers Edition, The Jungle Book Kids, Willy Wonka Jr. and Totally Awesome original cast. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.
Katie Wylie, 16 (Leilani/Cashier/Greek Chorus) is excited to return to The Hanover Theatre stage! National Tours: Annie (Duffy u/s Molly) and The Sound of Music (Gretl/Marta). Regional: The Music Man (Goodspeed Opera House), White Christmas (Ogunquit Playhouse) and A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre! Katie has recently filmed multiple movies (to be released), national commercials and several TV shows across various streaming platforms. None of this would be possible without the support of her heroic family!
Dancers ages 7+ are encouraged to audition.
Auditions: Sunday, September 8
Performances: Thanksgiving weekend Nov 29 - Dec 1
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