rlt legally blonde the musical playbill
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Rome Little Theatre presents Legally Blonde the Musical, July 11 - July 20, 2014TRANSCRIPT
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DIRECTOR
PRODUCERS
STAGE MANAGER SOUND DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN
Rome Little Theatre is a non-profit community organization depending uponmembership and volunteer efforts for its primary support.
Through your participation, you can continue to enjoy theater at its best.
Legally Blonde is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street,
New York NY 10019. MTIShows.com.
THE MUSICAL
OMELITTLE THEATRE
at the historic DeSoto TheatreSummer
July 11- July 20, 2014Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell BenjaminBook by Heather Hach. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown
and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
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2014-2015 Board of DirectorsOfficersPresident
Chuck [email protected]
VP of MembershipTracy Hellriegel
VP of ProductionTiff Magruder
VP of Public RelationsNeal [email protected]
VP of CommunicationChris Parker
TreasurerMatt Shoemaker
SecretaryTammy Childers
Members at LargePaul Culotta
David [email protected]
Suzanne [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
Mandy [email protected]
Mary [email protected]
Executive DirectorMegan Keating
Office ManagerMary Ortwein
CostumierBecky [email protected]
Event CoordinatorTracy Hellriegel
Rome Little TheatreAt the historic DeSoto Theatre530 Broad St. Rome GA 30161
Mailing Address:PO Box 1063 Rome GA 30162
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The Rome Little TheatreBoard of Directors,
The Historic DeSotoTheatre Foundation,
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Jason G FordhamMemorial Endowment Fund
We are very pleased to announce the creation of theJason G. Fordham Memorial Endowment Fund.
Gifted by an individual who asked not to be identified, theJason G. Fordham Memorial Endowment Fund was es-tablished to honor the memory of Jason Fordham, whopassed away September 24, 2013, following a 4-yearbattle with cancer.
Jason was a supporter of the arts in Rome and FloydCounty, Georgia, particularly related to theatre and thepreservation of the Historic DeSoto Theatre and was amember of both the Rome Little Theatre Board of Direc-tors and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation Board,serving as president of the Rome Little Theatre Board ofDirectors from 2009-2011.
The designated purposes of the Jason G. Fordham Memorial Endowment Fund are:(a) to honor Jason Fordham’s contributions to theatre;(b) to serve as Jason Fordham’s legacy; and(c) to provide on-going support for Rome Little Theatre and the Historic DeSotoTheatre Foundation.
The income from the investment of monies in the Jason G. Fordham Memorial Endow-ment Fund will be equally divided between Rome Little Theatre and the Historic DeSotoTheatre Foundation to be used in whatever manner the individual organizations deemappropriate in support of the arts in Rome and Floyd County, Georgia.
In addition to the $100,000.00 initial donation to establish the Jason G. Fordham Memori-al Endowment Fund, both Rome Little Theatre and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Founda-tion gladly accept donations to the Endowment Fund to honor Jason’s legacy and hismany contributions to theatre as well as provide on-going support for Rome Little Theatreand the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation.
Donations earmarked for the Jason G. Fordham Memorial Endowment Fund may besafely made at romelittletheatre.com or mailed to the Historic DeSoto Theatre, 530 BroadStreet, Rome, GA 30161.
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Legally Blonde
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Legally Blonde is a musi-cal based on the novel Le-gally Blonde by AmandaBrown and the 2001 film ofthe same name. It tells thestory of Elle Woods, a sorori-ty girl who enrolls at HarvardLaw School to win back herex-boyfriend Warner. Shediscovers how her knowl-edge of the law can help oth-ers, and successfully defendsexercise queen Brooke Wyndhamin a murder trial. I love musicals and it is alwaysa pleasure to get the opportunity todirect a show that is on my bucketlist. Thank you Rome Little The-atre Board of Directors for addingthis extra show to the 2014-2015Season. Many Thanks to Carol andBecky our producers, cast, crew
and technical people,who gave up most oftheir summer to bringthis show to our stage.A special shout out toTiff, Mandy, Amy, Mi-chael S., Gail, Dalton,Kim, Greg, Michael M.Angela T. and Chris. forgoing the extra mile. Itnever goes unnoticed!
I hope when you leave the the-ater tonight our songs and charac-ters are stuck in your heart as wellas your head. “To thine own self be true. And itmust follow as the night, the day.Thou cans’t not then be false toany man.” ~ William Shakespeare.
Karen Mason Bowling
Director's Notes
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In memory ofMolly Stubblefield
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You grew up as a “theatre brat”because of our involvement at RLT.Fortunately, you loved it all (mostlythe stage, like your daddy). From
andto becoming a pregnant CAT and ablonde bombshell, you are a viablepart of the theatre all on your own!
You took your time after major-ing in Theatre Management atBerry to build a career andconcentrate on raising yourfamily. Now you’re back and, asyour Mom, I support you withall my heart. I think part of yourDNA is makeup, props, a stageand an audience to entertain.
You are my precious daughterand I’m so proud of you!
Love, Mom
Love you,Jenny!
Break a Leg!
Rome Little Theatreis partnering with Moe’s
open mic nightto create our own
Rome Idol competitionbeginning July 24
Watch romelittletheatre.comfor more details soon.
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Legally Blonde the Musical Cast
Alisha AbramsPilar
Shahara BangDA/Cashier
Lindsey ChambersElle Woods
Brendon EarpNikos
Russell EvansEmmett Forrest
David GossettWarner
Mandy MaloneyWhitney
Beth McCainPaulette
Cardie McClureMargot
Alex McDermontAaron/Carlos
Lizzy MorangDelta Nu/Gaelen
Daniel MurchlandGrand Master Chad
Michael MurrayHarvey/Winthrop
Tim NaddyProf. Callahan
PeterBruiser Woods
Shawn RicePadaman
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Legally Blonde the Musical Cast
Alexis RobinsonSerena
RockieRufus
Don RusawMr Woods/Lowell
Amy ScottJudge/Inmate
Carrie ShawDelta Nu/Leilani
Lillian ShawVivienne
Laura SimsEnid Hoops
Emily TumlinBrooke
Grace TurnerDelta Nu
Dalton UrdaReporter
Ian Van RiperGuard/Bailiff
Parker Van RiperDelta Nu/Kate
Jenny WearChutney
Todd WilliamsKyle UPS Guy
Rebekah WoodMrs Woods/Inmate
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Legally Blonde the Musical CastElle Woods …………………………………………….. Lindsey ChambersMargot …………………………………….………………… Cardie McClureSerena …………………………………………….………. Alexis RobinsonPilar……………………………………………..……………. Alisha AbramsEmmett Forrest ……………………………………………… Russell EvansPaulette Bonafonte …………………………………………… Beth McCainProfessor Callahan ………………………………………………Tim NaddyWarner Huntington III ………………………………………. David GossettVivienne Kensington …………………………………………… Lillian ShawBrooke Wyndham …………………………………………….. Emily TumlinEnid Hoops ……………………………………………………… Laura Sims
EnsembleAlex McDermont ………………… Aaron Schultz/Carlos/Brooke’s InmateAlexis Robinson ……………………………………. Brooke’s Inmate/DanaAmy Scott ……… Judge/Brooke’s Inmate/Store Clerk/Perfume Clerk #1Brendon Earp ………………………………………………………….. NikosCarrie Shaw ……………………………… Delta Nu/Leilani/Greek ChorusDaniel Murchland .. Rapper Grand Master Chad/“Bend & Snap on-lookerDalton Urda …………………………….Reporter/“Bend & Snap on-lookerDon Rusaw ……….. Mr. Woods/Harvard Admissions Council/Mr. LowellGrace Turner ……………….…… Delta Nu Freshman Girl/Greek ChorusIan Van Riper …. Guard/Bailiff/Harvard Admissions Council/PforzheimerJenny Wear …. Chutney Wyndam/Kiki the hair colorist/Perfume Clerk #2Lizzy Morang …………………………….. Delta Nu/Gaelen/StenographerMandy Maloney ………………………………….. Whitney/Store ManagerMichael Murray ………… Dewey/Harvard Admissions Council/WinthropParker Van Riper …………………………… Delta Nu/Kate/Greek ChorusRebekah Wood ………….. Mrs. Woods/Bookish Client/Brooke’s InmatesShahara Bang ……….……………. District Attorney Joyce Riley/CashierShawn Rice .. Sundeep Padaman/Assailant/waiter/violinist/Jet Blue PilotTodd Williams …………………………………….…….. Kyle the UPS Guy
Please do not drop this program inthe garbage on your way out.
We reuse and recycle.If you do not wish to keep it,please leave it on the table
by the entrance door.Thank you!
Please drop yourtrash in the proper
receptacles.Thank you!
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Musical NumbersACT ONEScene 1:UCLA Delta Nu Sorority House/ Mall/Elle’s Door“Omigod You Guys” - Margot, Serena,Pilar, Delta Nus, Elle, Shopgirl, Manager
Scene 2: Restaurant“Serious” - Warner, Elle
Scene 3: Delta Nu Sorority House/Golf Course/ Harvard Law SchoolAdmissions 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 Nusand Company
Scene 4: Harvard Yard“The Harvard Variations” - Emmett, 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
Scene 11: Harvard Hallway“So Much Better” - Elle, Greek Chorus andCompany
ACT TWOScene 1: Conference Room of Stidwell,Zyskowski, Fox & Callahan/Women’s Prison“Whipped Into Shape” - Brooke, Callahanand Company
Scene 2: Hansen-HarknessDepartment Store“Take It Like a Man” - Elle, Emmett,Salespersons
Scene 3: The Hair Affair“Bend and Snap” - Elle, Paulette, Serena,Margot, Pilar, Salonfolk
Scene 4: Courtroom“There! Right There!” - 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 theWyndham Mansion“Omigod You Guys” (Reprise) - Elle andCompany
Scene 8: Harvard Law Graduation“Find My Way/Finale” - Elle, Paulette andCompany
For the safety of our performers andrespect to other patrons,
flash photography and recordingdevices are not allowed during
the performance.Please turn off all electronic devices.
Thank you!
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and Pepperell High School DrummersTyler Dobson and Will Rogers
Special thanks toPepperell Middle School Cheerleaders
Sarah Moore, Kenzie Newberry, Abbey Moore,Caitlin Baker, Ana Crowe
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Production TeamSet Design.……………………………………………………… Becky Magruder
Tiff MagruderSet Construction…………………………………..………… Lindsey Chambers
Emily TumlinMandy Maloney
Vickie BrownChris Urda
Angela TurnerJenny Wear
Michael MurrayCostume Design.…………………………………..……………Becky Magruder
Mandy MaloneyCostume Crew.…………………………………………………......Vickie Brown Mandy MaloneyHair and Makeup Design…………………………………..………Beckie GurleyHair and Makeup Crew.…………………………..………. Kristina Van Buskirk Sheaniece Brown Mary AsburyHouse Manager......…………………………………………..……Kevin MorangLighting Consultant..………………………………………………...Greg AsburyStage Crew.….……………………………………..…………… Suzanne Clonts Teresa Morang Josh Morang Grace McMullen Donna RiordanLighting Crew………………………………………………..……… Kim Brackett Dalton Urda Chris DavidsonSpotlight Operators….………….…………………………………..… Chris Urda Asia StantonProps………………………………………………………..….. Carol Murchland Mandy Maloney Grace McMullen Michael Murray Angela Turner
OrchestraJames Willis: Conductor/KeyboardsWanda Cantrell: KeyboardsPhillip Moore: GuitarGreg Crider: BassBrett Mulcay: DrumsBill Wear: Trumpet
Adam Daniel: TrumpetMarc Johnson: WoodwindsVickie Drnek: WoodwindsRob Reed:Guitar/Keyboard/Violin/Percussion
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Break a legPoppi!
I loveyou
to themoon
andback!
Love,Kaydon
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Grace Turner!
To our favoriteDelta Nu.
We love youand are so proud of you!
LoveMom, Dad & Emily
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Alisha Abrams (Pilar)Alisha is no stranger to the stage, she hasbeen in over 25 productions! Her last RLTproduction was Oliver Twist where sheplayed Nancy. Right after the show shefound out she was pregnant and took ashort break from the actual stage and didsome backstage stuff. Alisha is married toTim Abrams and they have 3 beautiful,talented daughters; Anslee, Brylee & Kyn-lee. She would like to thank her husbandand family for being so great and takingcare of the girls while she was at practice(which usually was at bedtime) and allowher to do something she loves! I love youguys! "I have loved being apart of thiscast! I have met new friends and wasbrought back together with past friends!This was a great experience and I lookforward to working with you all again inthe future!"
Shahara Bang (DAJoyce Riley/Cashier)Recently returning from Washington, DCafter 10 years of service in the UnitedStates Army, Shahara is an American tal-ent with several years of experience inimprovisational acting and theater trainingfrom numerous workshops around thecountry such as The San Diego NationalComedy Theatre and the Washington Im-prov Theatre. Known as Bang, she cur-rently hosts Mia's Melodic Soul Session atCafé 290 in Roswell, GA. Originally fromLindale, GA, Bang is the daughter of re-cently retired Floyd County Police officerHoward M. Irvin and the beautiful CynthiaDavis. Having attended San Diego StateUniversity studying Linguistics and Ameri-can Intercontinental University majoring inInternational Business, Bang has continu-ously developed her communication abili-ties and is fluent in Spanish withintermediate skills in Japanese. Bang alsohas a well-established career in medicaleducation communications and is knownas a local baker with skills that will makeyou want to slap yo mama! Bang wouldlike to send thanks to director, KarenBowling, for allowing her to participatewith such a talented group of actors.
Karen Bowling (Director)Karen has been involved with Rome Lit-tle Theatre since 1999. She has en-joyed the camaraderie and shared loveof theater arts with its members. Herlast directing credit with RLT was the2013 production of Hairspray, which wonthe Roman for best musical, best overallshow and best director. She served aschairman of the RLT reading committeefor the 2015-2016 season. Karen enjoysmovies, music, travel, fun and laughterwith her friends the “Beaches” andspending time with her grown up chil-dren, Lauren and Kevyn. Most of all loveand kisses to her husband Ernie, herMom and dog Wilma who wait patientlyfor her to come home after long hours ofrehearsals.
Lindsey Chambers (Elle Woods)Lindsey is a 22 year old college gradu-ate from Birmingham-Southern College.She received a BA in Musical Theatrewith a minor in psychology. She recentlyplayed Susan from Stephen Sondheim’sCompany while finishing her college de-gree. She has been participating in the-atre since she was 12 years old at RomeLittle Theatre, the Icon Theatre Compa-ny, and the Birmingham-Southern the-atre. She is very excited to be back atRome Little Theatre again. She is verygrateful for this opportunity and shewants to send lots of love and congratu-lations to the other cast and crew mem-bers.
Brendon Earp (Nikos)Brendon has been a part of the RomeLittle Theatre for two years now and hasreally enjoyed his time here. This is hislast production for a while at RLT and hewould like to thank the director, Karen,for this opportunity. He would also like togive a shout out to the AAG, his grand-parents and family for all of their support.A special shout out to his mother andfather for finally being in the country longenough to see him perform, love youguys.
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Arrive earlyIt's a good idea to arrive at least 30 min-utes early so you can have plenty of timeto find a parking spot, pick up your tickets,use the rest room and get something at theconcession’s counter.
Use the restroom BEFORE the showand DURING intermission
Turn your cell phone offEven if you have it on vibrate, people canstill hear the buzzing and it's very distract-ing. Don't talk or text on the phone DUR-ING the performance. If you need to take acall, please wait until a scene change be-fore you leave.
Coming and GoingPlease don't get up and leave during theperformance unless it's an emergency. Ifyou do need to leave or come back in,please wait until there is a scene change.
FidgetingPlease sit still. Bumping your elbows intoyour neighbors or kicking the seat in frontof you is annoying. If you have kids, pleasekeep them in control.
« Sight linesTry to avoid large hairdos and hats. Alsoavoid snuggling up to your date because itmight block someone's view behind you.
PhotosVideotaping and taking photos during theperformance is a distraction to the perform-ers, other patrons and is often illegal.Please don’t take photos during the show.
Other Etiquette Guidelines
« Please refrain from talking, humming, orsinging along with the show, exceptwhen encouraged to do so by the per-formers.
« Please wait for an appropriate time todig something out of your pocket or bag.
« Please do not make noise with candywrappers or popcorn bags.
« Outside food and beverages are notpermitted in the DeSoto Theatre.
« Go easy with the perfume and cologne,many people are allergic.
« The Overture (intro music at the start ofa musical theatre show) is a part of theperformance, so please be quiet when itbegins.
« Don't put or throw anything on thestage.
« Pay attention to the announcementsthat are being made prior to each showabout the rules and regulations and thelocation of the fire exits.
« Do not whistle or scream out to the per-formers, except for a Bravo or Brava inthe finale.
Now for some Dos:
« Do laugh in appropriate places.
« Do applaud with enthusiasm in the ap-propriate places.
« Do tell all your friends, after the show,what a great time you had.
« Do applaud when the performance isover; doing so shows the cast and thecrew how much you appreciated theirhard work and effort.
« Stand and applaud if you really thoughtthe show was great.
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Russell Evans (Emmett Forrest)Russell returns after playing Sonny(Grease) and Lieutenant Kendrick (A FewGood Men) on the RLT stage this season.Previous roles include Link Larkin (Hair-spray), Joseph (Dreamcoat), James Cag-ney (Shakespeare in Hollywood), andHarker (Dracula). Russell is a '07 gradu-ate from Mercer University where he wasa 4 year member of the Mercer Singerstouring the Southeast US and Japan. Hehas been very active in community theaterfor 17 years since being “discovered” atage 11 for the First Baptist Church ofRome's production of Four Tickets toChristmas in '96. Russell thanks his small,loyal party of fans, and especially his par-ents Wayne and Denise.
David Gossett (Warner Huntington III)Legally Blonde marks David's 5th produc-tion on the DeSoto stage, which is a reliefto him as a fan of prime numbers.When not indulging his malignant narcis-sism by being in plays, David is eitherstocking shelves at Walmart, recordingaudio books, voicing Italian dragonflies, or(his personal favorite) spending time withhis infinitely more talented girlfriend that isclearly too good for him. (Love you, Ash-leigh!) He wishes to thank every singleperson involved with this production formaking this glorious experiment succeed.Also Jack Kirby. Not for show reasons, hejust really loves comic books and the im-pact that Kirby continues to have on themedium.
Becky Magruder (Producer)Becky has had her hands in a lot of areasof RLT including producer. She said thesummer shows are a little harder becauseof summer conflicts, but she thinks LegallyBlonde is going to rock the house! Shewould like to thank all the volunteers (toomany to name) for their many hours ofhelp with set and costumes. A specialthank you to Emily McKnight for her cre-ative choreography. Kudos to Karen Bowl-ing the director; without her, the showwould not be the awesome show it'sturned out to be. Now… enjoy the show!
Mandy Maloney(Whitney /Store Manager)Mandy is so thankful to be onstage withthis amazing cast. She wishes to thankKaren for encouraging her to grow andfor teaching her so much. Becky andCarol it's always a pleasure to work withyou! And last but most important, herhubby Nathan for taking care of their twoburgeoning performers Millie and Henry.
Beth McCain (Paulette Bonafonte)Beth is a native Roman. This is Beth'sfifth musical production with previousstage performances including The Wiz in2009, Ain't Misbehavin in 2010, The CivilWar in 2012 and Hairspray in 2013,which earned her a Roman Award for"Best Female Showstopper" as Motor-mouth Maybelle. Music has always beena huge part of Beth's life thanks in part toher Gospel roots. Her mother, who wasa pianist for their church, encouragedher to use her talents and to strive to bethe best that she can be, and that is ex-actly what Beth intends to do.
Cardie McClure (Margot)Cardie is an upcoming sophomore atBerry College where she is majoring inEnglish and Theatre. This is her eighthproduction with Rome Little Theater. Shewas last seen on this stage as JustineMoritz in Frankenstein, a role for whichshe was nominated for her first RomanAward. Cardie is also apart of the BerryCollege Theatre Company and trulyloves pursuing her career with such tal-ented performers and caring friends.Cardie would like to thank her mother,Ginger McClure, for encouraging herlove of the arts, Richard and Alice Bris-tow for continually teaching her to be abetter actress and a better person, andDavid Beach for too many things to evertry to list. Please enjoy the show andthank you for supporting Rome LittleTheatre and it's artists!
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Legally Blonde the Musical BiographiesAlex McDermont(Aaron Schultz/ Carlos /Brooke’s Inmate)This is Alex's 6th show with Rome LittleTheatre. His most notable roles were Rog-er in Grease and The Big Bad Wolf in TheThree Little Pigs and The Trial of the BigBad Wolf, both of which he won RomanAwards for. Alex will be attending GeorgiaState University in Atlanta this fall.
Emily McKnight (Choreographer)Owner and Lead Instructor of DanceWorks of Rome, Emily is a third genera-tion dancer, following in the footsteps ofher mother and grandmother. Emily’smost recent dance trophy was acquiredwhen she and Dr. Dan Pate won the “Peo-ple’s Choice” award at the 2011 RomeCelebrity Dance Challenge. In addition tobeing a competitive dancer, Emily per-formed at the Georgia Olympic Games. In2011, she choreographed Rome LittleTheatre’s Joseph and the Amazing Tech-nicolor Dreamcoat and in 2012 choreo-graphed The Sound of Music. Then in2013 Emily choreographed Hairspray.During the 2014 competition season, Emi-ly’s dancers won First Place Awards, HighGold Awards, as well as Overall HighScore Awards.
Lizzy Morang(Delta Nu, Gaelen /Stenographer)Lizzy Morang is a junior at Rome HighSchool and has been doing RLT showsfor five years, and looks forward to manymore years with her beloved RLT family(including Ruby). She is very excited towork with the same production team thatshe had the pleasure of working withduring Hairspray last season, and hopesLegally Blonde will be even a tenth asincredible. She would like to thank herparents for putting up with the latenights, extra expenses, and temper tan-trums that come with having a dramaqueen for a daughter, and she would liketo thank them for supporting her in everyway they can, up to and including spend-ing hours volunteering and getting hit bywatermelon. She would also like to thankeveryone that has inspired her to do herabsolute best, and believed in her andsupported her every step of the way.And Megan for putting up with her per-petually late bios. :)
Carol Murchland (Producer)Carol has teamed up once again withKaren Bowling, this time as both Produc-er and Stage Manager, having workedwith Karen as Stage Manager for the
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Roman Award-winning Hairspray. Shehas been so lucky to work with such aprofessional on two occasions. Karen hasfreely shared her talent and expandedCarol's knowledge on musical produc-tions. Carol had enjoyed working with RLTveterans and new cast members. LegallyBlonde is aptly put on the schedule as asummer stock show because it is puresummer fun. So, sit back, laugh and enjoyLegally Blonde the Musical. I guaranteethe songs will be stuck in your mind for awhile!
Daniel Murchland(Grandmaster Chad/Ensemble)Daniel is extremely excited to be a part ofRLT's Legally Blonde. This will be his firststage appearance since last years award-winning production of Frankenstein andhis first musical since Hairspray. Danielhas been involved in theatre since 2008with RLT's rendition of Footloose. He thenbecame steadily involved with acting byappearing in various productions in theRome and Calhoun area. Noteworthyroles that Daniel has played include WillyWonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Fac-tory, Dr. Seward in Dracula, Victor Fran-kenstein in Frankenstein, and B-Flat fromTriple Threat Art Company's production ofSecond Samuel.
Michael Murray (Winthrop/Dewey) Michael has taught special education stu-dents for over 20 years. He is excited andhonored to be part of the cast of LegallyBlonde. This is Michael’s second appear-ance at Rome Little Theater. His firststage experience was playing the part ofReverend Hopkins in Rome Little The-atre’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.When not on stage, Michael enjoys work-ing backstage or making props for a show.He would like to thank his wife Mary anddaughter Gloria for their patience duringshows. He would also like to congratulateKaren Bowling, Carol Murchland, and hisfellow actors for putting on such an awe-some production.
Tim Naddy (Professor Callahan)Tim is honored to be performing withRome Little Theatre again, having re-cently been in A Few Good Men andGrease. His previous performing experi-ence spans across all types of media:stage, radio, TV and film, however, headmits his favorite is in the classroom.Tim is a CPA and Fraud Examiner withhis own IEE Consulting firm as well asan accounting professor at Shorter Uni-versity. He resides here in Rome with hiswife Jennifer and three boys: Jake, Lukeand JD. Tim’s wife, Jennifer, says that ifhe’s in another show where he has tokiss another woman he’s sleeping on thecouch.
Peter (Bruiser)Peter is a former orphan-kid-turned ac-tor. He used to run the streets, chal-lenged with the task of finding the nextmeal or bed, until rescued by a local vet-erinary hospital. A few months later, hewas adopted by his mama. Peter enjoysguarding the house, chasing squirrels,napping, and playing with his sister. Hehopes to attend university in a few years,and then eventually study law. He be-lieves that it's never too late to fulfill yourdreams, no matter what challenges arethrown your way. Peter has really en-joyed his time at RLT, and wants tothank the cast and crew for being sofriendly to the "new guy". He hopes youenjoy the show!
Shawn Rice(Sundeep Padaman/ Assailant/waiter/violinist /Jet Blue Pilot)Shawn is 28 years old, and is originallyfrom Pike County, Georgia. He livedthere with his family throughout his child-hood. Shawn currently studying at theNorth Georgia University in Gainesville,Georgia. This is his first acting perfor-mance on stage here at the Rome LittleTheatre.
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Alexis Robinson(Serena / Brooke’s Inmate /Dana)Alexis has enjoyed her second summerproduction here at RLT. She has a lovefor community theatre and has also partic-ipated in shows in her hometown, Cedart-own. She is an incoming Freshmantheatre major at Berry College and cannotwait to continue to work with RLT. To thecast: thank you for always being support-ive. I love you guys.
Rockie (Rufus)An English Bulldog, Rockie is a native ofRome, who lives in Silver Creek with hisfamily Brad and Melissa VanNote. Rockielikes children, popcorn and furry stuffedanimals that squeak loudly, but nothingcompares to the love he has for his couchthat he lies on all day dreaming of beingthe most famous bulldog in the world! Heaspires to be more famous than Georgia’sUGA and Spike of Tom & Jerry cartoons.This is Rockie’s first musical and he hasbonded well with his cast mates andhopes to be in many more!
Don Rusaw(Mr. Woods /Harvard AdmissionsCouncil Mr. Lowell)Don has directed more than 35 shows atRLT including 15 musicals, but he reallyhas more fun doing small roles on stage.Doing Legally Blonde has been a lot of funand working with all these young talentedactors has been special. “Thanks, Karen,for casting me. My love goes out mydaughters, JoAnna and Ashley and a spe-cial love to my grandson, Kaydon!”
Amy Scott(Judge / Brooke’s Inmate/ Store Clerk /Perfume Clerk #1)Amy is excited to be on stage with such atalented group of actors and crew. Thiswill be Amy's third musical under the di-rection of Karen Bowling. Amy's most re-cent role was LT. Cdr. JoAnne Gallowayin the courtroom thriller A Few Good Men.Amy would like to thank her family and
friends for their continued support andencouragement. She would especiallylike to thank her teenage son Johnathanfor taking care of his younger siblingsRebecca (5), and Christopher (11), whileMom and Dad were busy with rehears-als.
Carrie Shaw(Delta Nu/ Leilani/ Greek Chorus)Carrie is excited to be in her 13th RLTproduction. Her love for theatre beganwhen she was cast as Ms. Hannigan inArmuchee Middle School’s Annie Jr. Shethen became a member of the NationalCreative Society and participated in aBroadway workshop in NYC. She is now21 years old and an upcoming senior atJacksonville State University where shewill receive a degree in drama. She waslast seen as May in JSU’s production ofFool For Love. Carrie has dedicated herlife to theatre and plans to use this notonly to grow as a person, but to touchthe lives of others as well.
Lillian Shaw (Vivienne Kensington)Lillian is thrilled to once again work withKaren and the creative team at theRome Little Theatre. Past productionsinclude Grease (Jan), The Civil War(Sarah), and Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad),for which she won the Roman award forBest Actress. Thank you to friends, fami-ly, and roommates for their support.Special thanks to the cast and crew, es-pecially the talented James Willis for histireless work throughout the rehearsalprocess!
Laura Sims (Enid Hoops)Laura Sims is 30 years old, and is origi-nally from Calhoun, Georgia. She beganperforming with the Calhoun Little The-atre as a child. She has been in playssuch Rumors, Smoke on the Mountain,Sanders Family Christmas, Dearly Be-loved and RLT’s Dracula. She annuallyattends the science fiction and fantasyconvention Dragon Con in Atlanta
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dressed as well-known characters frompop culture. She has attended college atGeorgia Highlands where she developedan interest in philosophy. She hopes tocontinue to participate in future Rome LittleTheatre productions. She has two children,Ayden and Landon Bell.
Emily Tumlin (Brooke Wyndham)Emily is currently attending Shorter Univer-sity and working toward her communica-tions degree with a concentration in sportsbroadcasting. Growing up, Rome LittleTheater was one of her favorite places tobe. She received the "Best Rising Star"Roman award for the last role she playedat age 11. Now years later Emily is beyondexcited and thankful to be returning to thestage. Playing the role of Brooke Wyndamhas definitely been a challenge, but hashelped her push herself to new limits. Shehas loved every step of the way. Emilywould like to thank Karen for casting her inthe show. Emily said, "There has neverbeen a rehearsal where I haven't laughedhysterically. This is one great show and aneven better cast!"
Grace Turner (Delta Nu, Greek Chorus)Grace is a seventh grade student at AustinMiddle School. Grace plays French Hornin her middle school band and is also inChorus. She has preformed in HonorsChorus and other musical shows atschool. This is Grace's first production atRome Little Theatre. She has really en-joyed being a part of this show and looksforward to,hopefully, more shows in thefuture. Grace would like to thank her momand dad for letting her be a part of thisshow and for getting her to all of the re-hearsals.
Dalton Urda(Reporter /“Bend & Snap on-looker)Dalton is a senior at Adairsville HighSchool, and Legally Blonde is the secondshow he has acted in at Rome Little The-atre. Dalton is an active member and pres-ident of his high school's Thespian Troupe,he is also a beta club member, soon to behonor graduate, and an AP/Honors stu-
dent. When not studying or preparing forcollege, Dalton spends a majority of histime volunteering with his new foundfamily at RLT. He is privileged to havefound great mentors here and is amazedat how much he has learned in his shorttime here, from Gail, Chuck, and Chriswho have taught him more then he everthought he'd know about light design, toKaren, Becky, and Carol whom havepushed him to always be a better per-former each time he takes the stage, toMegan for all her support and love eachtime he enters the theatre and makingsure he is enjoying himself, to Mandy forguiding him along the way, and to thedozens of others whom would take forev-er to name who have begun to mold himinto who he wishes to become. Lastlyand most importantly, Dalton would liketo thank his parents and sister for sup-porting him, not strangling him for singingabout the house, driving him to and fro,and helping in any way possible withinthe theatre and to his grandparents foralways being avid audience membersand supporting him in everything hedoes. Enjoy the show!
Ian Van Riper(Guard- Bailiff /Harvard AdmissionsCouncil, Pforzheimer)Ian Van Riper is 15 years old and is inthe 9th grade at Rome High School. Ianhas been in several other RLT perfor-mances including The Little Mermaid Jr,Annie, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Ian en-joys playing soccer, listening to music,and running. Ian is grateful to his familyfor pushing him to continue participatingat RLT.
Parker Van Riper(Delta Nu, Kate – Greek Chorus)Parker Van Riper is currently a student ofMercer University's Townsend School ofMusic pursuing her BA in Vocal Music.She is actively involved in Mercer's Op-era program with recent performances inMozart's The Magic Flute and Gallantry:A Soap Opera. She is excited to return
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to the RLT stage for the first time in 5years! She would like to thank her familyfor their constant support, as well as thecast and crew for helping her return to thestage where she first performed.
Jenny Wear(Paulette Understudy/ Chutney Wyndam/Kiki the hair colorist/ Perfume Clerk #2)Jenny is a veteran of the RLT stage, buttook a long sabbatical to raise her family.She returned to RLT in 2008 to appear inCATS, and was most recently seen asLydia Lansing in Shakespeare In Holly-wood. Jenny wishes to thank her hus-band, Bill, for loving and supporting herand allowing her to chase her dreamagain, and to her Mom and Daddy (Scottieand Wain) for introducing her to the the-atre many years ago. This craft is an ad-diction, and without the support of herentire family, Jenny could not be involved!
Todd Williams (Kyle the UPS Guy)Todd is the husband of Nicole Williams.They have two children, Anna Barnett (16)Nash (9). When not on stage he enjoysplaying golf and tennis. Todd also enjoyshanging out with friends and playinggames or doing a little karaoke. He was in
drama club in high school where heplayed the lead role in Sganarelle. Heplayed the Tin Man in the 2013 produc-tion of The Wizard of Oz and the role of(Dad) Bob Bradley in The Best Christ-mas Pageant Ever, and Vince Fontainein this year’s production of Grease.
Rebekah Wood(Mrs. Woods / Bookish Client /Brooke’s Inmates)Rebekah resides in Lindale and is theManager of Student Accounts for Short-er University. This is Rebekah’s secondtime back on the RLT stage in over 20years. She was last seen on the RLTstage in 2013 as Aunt Em in The Wizardof Oz. Rebekah was the sheriff/ judge/doctor in a dinner theatre production ofDouble Trouble on the Prairie. Rebekahis married to Brandon, and they have a 4year old little boy Aaron. Rebekah wouldlike to thank Brandon for being a singleparent for the past couple of months.She would also like to thank her familyand friends for all their love and support.Many thanks to the cast for all the fun,laughs, and hard work. Now sit back,relax, and enjoy the show!
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