Legally Blonde, The Musical by Cotuit Center for the Arts

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin

Book by Heather Hach

Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Pink. Fluffy. Cotton Candy. Seems like a pretty accurate description of Legally Blonde both the movie and the musical. But beneath all that sugary goodness is something with a whole lot more nutritional value and substance!

Since I first saw Legally Blonde: The Musical almost 20 years ago, I’ve tried to convince anyone who would listen about how there was more to it than they realized. An incredibly complicated score, rich harmonies, clever characters with genuine development and wild dance moves--all things that the cast and crew of this production have worked tirelessly to bring to life.

If you came here for a sparkly good time, you’re in luck! And if you came here looking for something deeper than that, you won’t be disappointed. Like Elle Woods, this show has found a way to be joyful and fun and silly, but also meaningful and heartfelt. I encourage you to enjoy all the layers to be found within--I can’t wait for you to see it!

Special thanks to Debbi Kent, Karen Teely, Christina O’Sullivan and Bob Loncich for their help with this production.

PLEASE NOTE

There will be one 15-minute intermission

Please make sure that you have silenced all electronic devices

Please, no flash photography or recording devices

LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.mtishows.com.

CAST

Elle Woods .…........................................................................................ Johanna Stipetic

Serena …..................................................................................................... Tasha Whited

Margot …............................................................................................. Emma Fitzpatrick

Pilar ................................................................................................… Kenzie O’Sullivan

CAST (Continued)

Emmett Forrest …..................................................................................... DJ Kostka

Professor Callahan …............................................................................... Brett Baird

Aaron Schultz …...................................................................................... Jon Cornet

Sundeep Padamadan …................................................................. Jonathan Rodman

Enid Hoopes ..............................................................….................... Martha Paquin

Vivienne Kensington ......................................................................… Lily Anderson

Warner Huntington III …....................................................................... Drew Frayre

Paulette Buonufonte …........................................................................ Trish LaRose

Brooke Wyndham …........................................................................ Elisabeth Moore

Store Manager/Judge ….................................................................. Jennifer Perrault

Kate ….................................................................................................. Kylie Shelott

Elle’s Dad ….................................................................................. Kevin Kenneally

Elle’s Mom ….............................................................................. Rachael Kenneally

Professor Winthrop ................................................................... Christian McCarthy

Whitney ................................................................................................ Cheri Prescott

D.A. Joyce Riley ................................................................................. Gemma Kite

Nikos ............................................................................................... Matt Levesque

Carlos ................................................................................................. Dan Dobbins

Chutney .......................................................................................... Emma Hennessy

Kyle ........................................................................................................ Doug Sivco

Ensemble ...................................................................................................................

Victoria Burgess, Madeline Marasa Dorado, Colleen Ellis, Jesse Lang, Nicole Norris, Kaya O’Brien, Christine Prescott, Kinsale Steedman, Olivia Thompson, Zachary Wannie

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director ............................................................................................... Holly Hansen

Producer .......................................................................................... Emma Hennessy

Musical Director .................................................................................... Pam Wannie

Choreographer ........................................................................................ Meg Morris

Stage Manager ......................................................................................... Erin Zorzy

Costume Design ................................................................................. Amy Canaday

Set Design .................................................................. Cris Reverdy & Michael Ernst

Lighting Design ..................................................................................... Greg Hamm

Sound Design ......................................................................................... Jay Sheehan

Props .................................................................................................. Bonnie Corliss

Assistant Stage Manager ...................................................................... Elliott Sicard

Spot Operator ............................................................................ Hannah McLaughlin

Production Assistant, Spot Operator ...................................................... Joe Fletcher

Set Decoration .......................................................................................... Mary Rice

Dance Captain .............................................................................. Kinsale Steedman

Backstage Crew ...........................................................................................................................

Van Nichols, Charlotte Silberling, Sophia Teixeira

Interns ..........................................................................................................................................

Tim Boyce, Christina Pyrros, David Sieh

THE BAND

Pam Wannie ............................................................................

Conductor/Keyboards

Michael Dunford ....................................................................................... Percussion

Andy Troyanos ............................................................................... Guitar, Mandolin

Rich Hill ............................................................................................................. Bass

Joe Mongelli ................................................................................................. Trumpet

Paul Ross ............................................................................................... Sax, Clarinet

Diane Caliri .......................................................................................... Flute, Piccolo

CAST AND CREW BIOS

Lily Anderson - Vivienne Kensington, You may have seen Lily in recent productions at CCftA including Women Rock!, Matilda as Miss Honey, Tommy as Sally Simpson, and Matt and Ben as Ben. This past February, you may have also seen her at Falmouth Theatre Guild in Clue as Yvette. You can see her next in More Women Rock on the main stage this July and August. Lily is thrilled to be back on stage with an amazing cast and crew. She feels incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to do this amazing show with some of her closest friends. A special shout-out to her family and friends for supporting her acting journey.

Brett Baird - Professor Callahan, Brett is thrilled to be working again with Holly, Pam, Meg, and the rest of this energetic team of true characters! He has appeared on stage at several venues on the Mid- and Upper-Cape, including Grease (Kenickie), Art (Marc) and Man of LaMancha (Carasco) at Cotuit Center for the Arts, The Fantasticks (Henry), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli), Shrek (Pinocchio), The Nerd (Rick Steadman), and The Producers (Roger DeBris) at Falmouth Theatre Guild, Noises Off! (Lloyd Dallas) at CCCC, and Assassins (Sam Byck) at Eventide Theater Company. Brett would like to thank his wife, Joan, for all her love and support over the last 27 years!

Victoria Burgess - Ensemble, Victoria is absolutely thrilled to be in her second show with Cotuit! Some shows she has been in include Hello Dolly, as an ensemble member, Vanities as an understudy with the Los Angeles Theatre Academy, and Mama Mia with Bourne High School. Victoria spent her first year of college in Los Angeles and has obtained her certificate in Theatrical arts and Musical Theatre! She looks forward to doing more musicals in the future with Cotuit!

Jon Cornet - Aaron Schultz/Dewey, Jon has appeared in many CCftA shows, including Tommy, St. Francis, and Hello Dolly. During the day, Jon teaches science at Sturgis Public Charter School.

Laszlo - Rufus, Laszlo is a blind lab/chow mix, and was rescued in 2020. Nobody knows how old he is, or how long he has been blind, but that doesn’t stop him from living a happy, active life, with plenty of adventures. He is the goodest boy.

Dan Dobbins - Carlos/Ensemble, Dan is excited to perform again on the CCftA stage in this insanely fun show! His last appearance was as Richard in Victor/ Victoria. When he’s not spinning, leaping or breakdancing he enjoys a career as an art educator in Sandwich and professional watercolor artist. The arts have always been of paramount importance in Dan’s life and performing is no exception. Dan is so thankful for the support and encouragement he receives from his family, friends, coworkers and Cleo. He also wants to thank GK, KS, SW and SC for the support and motivation to do this show! And finally to his oh so charming Nikos… YOU BASTARD!!

Madeline Marasa Dorado - Ensemble, Madeline is so incredibly happy to be back on stage at Cotuit Center for the Arts! She has previously been in The Musical Tribute to Queen at CCftA, as well as It’s a Wonder Life as Cousin Tilly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Ensemble, Shrek: The Musical as The Dragon all at Falmouth Theater Guild. Madeline is from Mashpee and works as the

Assistant Clinical Director & BCBA Supervisor for Reach Coastal ABA. However, during this production she’s been home with her sweet newborn baby girl. Legally Blonde has been a “bucket list show” for Madeline since she saw the MTV reality TV show The Search for Elle Woods the summer before her senior year of high school. She’d like to thank her husband and mom for encouraging her to be apart of this show. Omigod, I love you guys!

Colleen Ellis - Ensemble, Colleen is elated to make her Cotuit debut in Legally Blonde after appearing as “Whatshername” and co-Music Director in American Idiot at The Academy of Performing Arts in Orleans last summer. The cast and crew of Legally Blonde have been nothing short of caring and welcoming to her and her antics. She would like to thank the staff and management at Scargo Cafe and for being so incredibly supportive of her passion of the arts. All her success is owed to one very special man: her cat Mr. Phil, who likely also knows the entire Legally Blonde soundtrack.

Drew Frayre - Warner Huntington III, Drew is excited to return to the CCftA stage to play the gorgeous, charming and intellectual Warner. He has felt right at home, slipping easily into the shoes of a Harvard trust fund kid, and looks forward to his future appointment as a United States Senator upon graduation. Once elected he promises to establish voting rights for dogs and expand funding to our nation’s libraries, with a significant portion of that funding devoted to purchasing fantasy romance novels.

Emma Fitzpatrick - Margot, Emma is thrilled to be going back to college alongside this group of talented folks. Most recently she was seen as Mae Pollitt in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof on the Cotuit main stage. Other favorites include, Women Rock at CCftA, Marianne in Constellations in The Sigel, Molly Aster in Peter and the Starcatcher at CCTC, and Hope Cladwell in Urinetown at The Tilden Arts Center. Thanks to the rock star production team, cast, and friends and family for all of their unwavering support. And mostly to her husband Jason, for his endless love and so much more.

Emma Hennessy - Producer/Chutney/Ensemble, Emma is finally making her 6th grade self proud by getting into Harvard! Most recently you could have seen her as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, or Matt Damon in Matt and Ben, but you may recognize her from various places around the Center. You can catch her in the box office, behind the bar, behind the scenes and of course onstage. Emma has been at the forefront of this production from its proposal and she couldn’t be more thankful for the support this show has received from the Cape theater community. IG: @emmahenn

Kevin Kenneally - Elle’s Dad/ Ensemble , OMG You Guys! Kev is thrilled to be back at CCftA with this electric and highly talented cast and production team! He recently appeared as FDR/Mr. Bundles at the Academy of Performing Arts production of Annie. Past credits include Sam Wainwright in Its A Wonderful Life - The Musical (Falmouth Theatre Guild) and Hello, Dolly! (CCftA). Upcoming productions include - Sweet Home Chicago-The Blues Brothers Revue here at CCftA and this Fall in the iconic musical RENT at FTG. Many thanks to Holly for casting him opposite his wife Rachael to play a a couple again and this fabulous production

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Rachel Kenneally - Elle’s Mom/Ensemble, Psyched to be back on the CCTFA Stage and working with this incredibly talented cast. Recent credits here include Hello Dolly and Elf the Musical on the Main Stage and Watermellon Alligtor Theatre Company’s production of The Way it Is in the Black Box. Rachael also recently performed in Beauty and the Beast at FTG and Rock of Ages at the BCC. Many thanks to fabulous Director Holly Hansen and her hardworking production crew, and love to husband and cast mate Kevin for sharing this super fun Harvard journey.

Gemma Kite - DA Joyce Riley/Ensemble, Gemma is thrilled to be performing again on CCftA’s stage with this talented cast and crew! You may have also seen her on Cotuit’s stage in Victor/Victoria and Muskrat Love II. Gemma is an engineer for a local environmental consulting firm on Cape Cod. She loves spending time outdoors hiking with her dog, gardening, and enjoying the beach. Gemma would like to thank her husband and family for their support, and the cast and crew for making this experience so special!

DJ Kostka - Emmett Forest, DJ is thrilled to be performing on the Cotuit stage again. You may have seen him in September Morn: A Neil Diamond Tribute. Previously, he performed in parades and shows at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida for 10 years. Recent theatrical roles include Rooster (Annie), Kevin (Stage Kiss), Prince Charming (Cinderella), Will Parker (Oklahoma), and Bobby (Company). Special thanks to this amazingly talented cast for making this such an incredible experience, to Holly, Pam, Meg, and David for making this dream role come true, and to his family for all of their continued love and support. IG: @djkostka

Jesse Lang - Ensemble, Jesse’s first theatrical appearance was playing Chee-Chee, the screeching chimpanzee, in Dr. Dolittle in 2019. The atmosphere, camaraderie, and relationships that he created while at Cotuit have cemented his love for the stage. Jesse also refines his tenor voice by singing for the Falmouth Chorale. Offstage he will be graduating with his master’s degree in social work this summer and plans to work with youth and young adults on the Cape.

Trish LaRose - Paulette Buonofuonte, Trish is a resident artist at Cape Rep where she’s appeared in numerous productions, including her commissioned one woman show, Come On-A My House, which will make a return this summer (6/14-7/20) after a successful run in 2023. Some CR favorites include: Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia, Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and Mae West in Dirty Blonde. Other credits: Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Opp. Tom Hewitt) at Provincetown Theater, The Odd Couple, Dark Night Cabaret Series, Cry it Out & The Muskies 2 at CCftA, Grandma in The Addams Family, Piggie in Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!” at CCTC/HJT, The Nat’l Tour of Urban Cowboy, and Legally Blonde (Dir. Nick Kenkel) at North Shore Music Theatre. She’s appeared as a guest with the popular NYC cabaret group The Skivvies, and has sung with the Cape Symphony. She looks forward to being back at CCftA this summer in More Women ROCK! Special thanks to Holly Hansen, and everyone involved with Legally Blonde! Big love to her family.

Matt Levesque - Nikos, Legally Blonde is Matthew Levesque’s third live production with The Cotuit Center of Arts. Matthew took part in Muskrat Love parts one and two and Matthew also took part in the Broadway Recast video series in January of 2021. Matthew has been singing all his life but took a long break from theatre to run businesses, get married, and raise four children. You may recognize Matthew from singing at Tomatoes Restaurant in Sandwich on Wednesday Nights or from Baxter’s Boathouse or Torino’s during the Summer months, with the Cape Cod Symphony this past season or random National Anthems around the Cape. First and foremost thank you to my Mom for giving me the gift of music, for being my first voice coach and even though you didn’t get to live your dream, you supported mine. Many thanks to Tedi Marsh, my voice coach and mentor for guiding me as I pursue my dreams, David Kuehn for guiding CCftA with a spirit of excellence and genuine kindness that allows artists of all kinds a chance to share their craft, Holly Hansen and her team for giving me the opportunity of to apart of such a talented group. Thanks to all the musicians who are the amazingly talented backbone of this production and every production. It’s an honor to play with you. A very special thank you to my wife Liane and my children, Connor, Caleb, Cameron and Emma for allowing me to do this amidst the chaos of life. Your love and support inspires me.

Christian J. McCarthy - Professor Winthrop/Ensemble, Christian is beyond excited for his first ever show at Cotuit! Performance has always been a passion of his, and after studying Theatre & Business at Emory & Henry College, he knew it was always going to be a part of his life! He’d like to thank his family and friends for their constant support, his fellow cast mates for being so kind and welcoming, and Holly for putting together such a fabulous show! Omigod!

Elisabeth Moore - Brooke Wyndam, Elisabeth is so grateful to be a part of this lovely, inclusive, and joyful production playing the spirited dynamo Brook Wyndham. During the day, Elisabeth works as CCftA’s Education Programming Manager and can be spotted in the wild on local nature trails or at the beach with her beloved pup Kiwi. Most recently she has performed in the Center’s productions of Women Rock! and The Sound of Music. Elisabeth would like to thank her family, as always, the cast and crew, and all of her colleagues at the center who consistently support her through and through. Work it out!

Nicole Norris - Ensemble, Nicole is so excited to be a part of this fabulous show! She was last seen in It’s a Wonderful Life at FTG and was last on the Cotuit stage in the summer production of Hello Dolly. She hopes you enjoy this amazing show!

Kaya O’Brien - Ensemble

Kaya is 16 years old, attends Rising Tide Charter School in Plymouth, and is excited to be performing in Legally Blonde the musical! Kaya enjoys being on the stage, and has performed in a variety of theatre productions, some of her favorite roles include Gloria in Wait Until Dark, Lilith in She Kills Monsters, and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Outside of theatre, Kaya enjoys creating art and spending time with friends. Kaya wants to thank the cast, crew, and all of her loved ones for being so supportive of her!

Kenzie O’Sullivan - Pilar, Mackenzie is a junior at Sturgis West and is so happy to be back at CCftA. She’s been acting since she was six as Gretl in the BCC production of The Sound of Music. She has been performing all over the Cape in different theaters, including Falmouth Theater Guild and the Harwich Junior Theatre. Her favorite roles include Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors and Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense. Mackenzie is so grateful for the amazing cast and production crew that made the show possible and her “Delta Nu Friends”. She would like to thank her Mom and Dad for their unwavering support and love. Her vocal coach John Murelle for helping her grow. And all of her friends and family who helped her along the way. Enjoy the show!!

Martha Paquin - Enid Hoopes, Martha is tickled pink to return to the CCftA stage! She appeared as Jan in last year’s production of Grease. She is proud to portray a Harvard Law student, and dedicates her performance to her late father who spent many years of his life practicing law in Barnstable County.

Jenn Perrault - Store Manager/Judge/Ensemble, Jennifer is a Cape Cod native who resides in Falmouth. She is a fourth grade teacher at Quashnet Elementary School. She is thrilled to be back on the Main Stage at CCftA and is also excited to perform in Blues Brothers here this summer! Her favorite roles include Francesca in Bridges of Madison County, Lily in Secret Garden, Emma in Jekyll & Hyde, Gingy in Shrek, Judy in White Christmas and Doralee in 9 to 5. Jenn has also performed with the Falmouth Theater Guild. Love to Steve, Kyle, Lex, the fam, and snaps to this incredible cast and crew!

Cheri Prescott - Whitney/Ensemble, Cheri Prescott is honored to be returning to the CCftA stage! Last year Cheri was thrilled to rock out with the fabulously talented cast of Women Rock 2023. She has also recently performed in CCftA’s Victor Victoria and Falmouth Theater Guild’s Beauty and the Beast. A native of Mashpee, Cheri and her husband, Ian, with their four furbabies enjoy traipsing the woods and beaches, taking photos and enjoying all of the outdoor splendor of Cape Cod.

Christine Prescott - Ensemble, Christine Prescott is thrilled to be back at CCftA in Legally Blonde. She has enjoyed being a member and performer here for years making wonderful friends and learning so much. “Oh my god you guys” enjoy the show!!!

Jonathon Rodman - Sundeep Padamadon/Ensemble, Jonathan is a committed actor who is always searching to hone his craft and have more fun. Jonathan has been acting for most of his life and has been a part of the Cotuit family for almost a year. Jonathan is always bringing a light hearted vibe and joking attitude to all rehearsals. Jonathan has been a part of shows such as Little Shop of Horrors, Something Rotten, Beauty and the Beast (twice), Boy at the edge of Everything and more. Jonathan attends Sturgis Charter Public School where he takes the highest level of theater in hopes of going to college for acting and making it BIG. We love the energy and enthusiasm he brings and can’t wait to see what he does next.

Doug Sivco - Kyle the UPS Guy/Ensemble, Doug is back for more fun with a superior cast and crew at Cotuit. Doug was last seen at CCtfA in holiday productions of The Sound of Music and Elf. Mr. Sivco wishes to dedicate his performance to all

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Kylie Shellott - Kate/Ensemble, Kylie is an upcoming, driven, and inspired actor who is a senior at Sturgis Charter Public School at the East Campus. She is very passionate about music and theatre and notably played the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at Sturgis. She also was a part of the ensemble of Hello Dolly last summer at Cotuit and she was a Big Scary Kid in Cotuit’s Matilda. She is also very active in the music program at her school and has done numerous concerts, open streets, open mics and other music events there. In college, she will be pursuing a B.F.A in Musical Theatre. She is very excited to be doing another show at Cotuit! Kinsale Steedman - Dance Captain/Ensemble, Kinsale could not be more grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this show. Kinsale’s first show on the Cotuit stage was Anything Goes at age 8. She has since been in Willy Wonka, Sweet Charity, Victor/Victoria, and Hello Dolly at Cotuit Center For the Arts. You may have recently seen her in Matilda for which she was also the assistant director. She wants to thank her parents and sisters for their endless support. She wants to extend a huge thank you to Holly for allowing her to be a part of a show she’s dreamed about for years. Kinsale would like to dedicate this performance to her grandmother who passed away in January and was her number one supporter in theater.

Johanna Stipetic - Elle Woods, Johanna is thrilled to be back on the Cotuit stage, and deeply honored to be stepping into the sparkly pink shoes of Elle Woods! A recent “washashore” from NYC, Johanna is an honors graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with her BFA in Drama with Minors in Music and Dance. Along with performing and choreographing all throughout New England, she is the Director of Theatre Education at the Cape Playhouse, actively serves in Music Ministry as a vocalist across multiple churches from Brewster to Sandwich, and also teaches at Harper Dance Center. Love to her incredible husband, Britton! Psalm 37:4 @johanna.stipetic

Olivia Thompson - Ensemble, Olivia is 17, and a senior at Barnstable High School, and a dual enrollment student at Cape Cod Community College. Her most recent roles include Ziggy in Three Little Birds, a regional premiere, ensemble in the Lightning Thief, Yellow Dragon in Dragons Love Tacos, and Lennox in the Macbeth at Cape Cod Theatre Company. She’s also been in her high school’s productions, most recently as Ms. Andrew in Mary Poppins, and Norma Corwin in A-Haunting We Will Go, and Newsies as Davey. For the last four years she’s acted with the Young Company (YoCo) at Cape Rep Theatre, and just finished her last show Dead End where she played Drina. Apart from acting she enjoys singing, reading and writing, and fashion design. This production has been so fun to work on. Enjoy the show!

Tasha Whited - Serena, Always a mascot, never a cheerleader, Tasha is ecstatic to have been given the opportunity in her debut production at CCftA! Her stage credits since moving to the Cape from the Pacific Northwest in 2021 include Falmouth Theatre Guild’s Beauty & the Beast (Dancing Napkin), Something Rotten (Dancing Omelette), and Clue (Singing Telegram Girl). Much love and gratitude to her rockstar family for traveling from FL and VA to watch her bend and snap! To Keirnon- For your unwavering support and always believing in me, I adore you.

Zachary Wannie - Ensemble, Zachary Wannie is excited to be a part of CCftA’s production of Legally Blonde! This is his third production on Cape Cod after being a part of CCftA’s The Sound of Music and Falmouth Theater Guilds It’s a Wonderful Life. He has also played bass and piano in various musical theater pits including ETCs production of Company. Zach is thrilled to be part of such an enthusiastic and talented cast. He is also preparing to work with Cotuit again as a member of the band in this summer’s production of Little Shop of Horrors.

CREW

Amy Canaday - Costume Design, As a freelance costume and prop designer, Amy has spent the last decade working on shows at theaters and schools around Cape Cod. Some of her favorite past shows include: Gypsy, Sunday in the Park with George, Man of La Mancha, and Elf at Cotuit Center for the Arts; Rock of Ages, Urinetown, She Kills Monsters, and Nothing is the End of the World… (Except for the End of the World) at the Tilden Art Center at Cape Cod Community College; She Loves Me, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Assassins at Eventide Theater Company; and Straight White Men and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at Wellfleet Harbor Actor’s Theater. She would like to thank everyone at CCftA and her long-suffering family for once again letting her take over the house with costume projects.

Michael Ernst - Set Design & Construction, Michael is the Building & Grounds Manager for the Center. He has been designing & building sets for the Center since 2013, including this year’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and last year’s productions of Barefoot in the Park and Hello Dolly.

Greg Hamm - Lighting Design, Greg started his lighting career at age 14, apprenticing at the Cape Playhouse across the street. For six seasons, he was master electrician, then house manager his last year. He graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in technical theater. From there, he worked off Broadway at the Manhattan Theater Club in NYC, then moving forward, worked for Tom Field Associates in Boston and Los Angeles in the arena of rock and roll lighting design, production and movie work. Returning to the East in 1984, he continued designing concert tours, corporate shows, theatrical, dance, residential commercial lighting. Concert tours include Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Madonna, Wham, Lionel Ritchie, Huey Lewis and the News, Pattie LaBelle, Harry Connick Jr, Aretha Franklin to name a few. Greg lights 2-6 local productions and music events a month on Cape Cod.

Holly Hansen - Director, Holly is tickled pink (ha!) to bring Legally Blonde to life on stage at Cotuit. She was most recently seen opposite Amy Brenneman in Overcome and as the title role in Hello, Dolly! after having previously directed “grownup” Grease last year. Other favorite Cape performance credits include: Beatrice in Much Ado (CCftA) and the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (ETC). My unending gratitude to the cast and crew for their incredible hard work, and especially to Ari, for keeping me sane with late-night breakfast sandwiches and MarioKart.

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Hannah McLaughlin - Spot Op, Hannah is excited to return as a spot operator for Legally Blonde making this her 15th production with the Center. Along with running spotlight, she has also worked as a stage manager at Cotuit Center for the Arts and Cape Cod Theatre Company/Harwich Junior Theatre. Recent stage management credits include Finding Nemo The Musical (CCTC/HJT), The Lightning Thief (CCTC/HJT), and Doubt (CCTC/HJT). During the day she is an ELL teacher at Hyannis West Elementary. She would like to thank her family for their continuing support.

Meg Morris - Choreographer, Meg is so happy to be working again with Holly, Pam, and all her talented friends on this production. Meg has sung and danced her way across Cape Cod stages for over a decade. CCftA is her second home, having appeared here in many shows, including Grease, The Ladies who Brunch, Tommy, Mary Poppins, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more. She also choreographed Grease, Nunsense and Doctor Doolittle, and assisted on last summer’s production of Hello, Dolly! She is looking forward to serving as choreographer for upcoming CCftA shows Little Shop of Horrors and Fiddler on the Roof. Meg has also appeared in productions with Eventide Theatre Company, Falmouth Theatre Guild, and CCTC/ HJT. When she is not on stage or behind the scenes, she can be found at Sturgis Charter Public School as the Human Resources Coordinator. A huge thank you goes out to her kids- Ian, Nina, and Julian.

Cris Reverdy - Set Design, Cris has been a full time artist for 35+ years. She began her career in the late 90s painting murals and commissioned pieces for both residential and commercial clients. In 2017 Cris was introduced to Cotuit Center for the Arts where she discovered her love for theater. She has been working behind the scenes painting and designing sets ever since. Most recent set designs include Grease and Matilda. In addition to the many CCftA productions, Cris has also contributed to Falmouth Theater Guild productions of Something Rotten, Beauty and the Beast, It’s a Wonderful Life and Clue. When she’s not on stage Cris continues to create paintings and custom artwork for clients. Currently her work is for sale at the Art Coddage Co-op in Mashpee Commons.

Jay Sheehan - Sound Engineer, Jay is a two-time NE Emmy nominated sound engineer, providing sound over 25 years for various artists and venues across New England. His theatrical shows have included Cotuit’s Queen tribute show We Are the Champions, Piano Men I/II, Muskrat Love 2, Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Solitary Man, Matilda, Grease, and Tommy; Cape Rep’s The Tuna Goddess by Jade Schuyler and Lady Day, Songs of the New World and Grease for Cape Playhouse. He also provides concert sound for Cotuit, the Music Room, and Woods Hole Film Festival. A freelance sound mixer for film and television, including ‘Hit and Run History’ on RIPBS, as well as studio engineering for clients including Arts FoundationCC, Cape Symphony, Disney, IBM, Sarah Swain, George Gritzbach, and others. He is also the Director of IT for Cape Media Center, a public access station in Dennisport, and enjoys his time with his wife and two sons.

Elliott Sicard - Assistant Stage Manager, A theater grad from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Elliott has always had a passion for theater. After spending a semester teaching English in Thailand, he is happy to be back home doing shows.

Past productions include Bark Park, Pirates of Penzance, Two Rooms, Unsafe, Oklahoma, One Man Two Guvnors, Vonya Sonya Masha Spike, Marry Poppins, To Kill a Mockingbird, Constellations, Wait Until Dark and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He thanks you for supporting live theater, and hopes you’ll enjoy the show as much as he has.

Pam Wannie - Musical Director/Keys, Pam Wannie is delighted to be at CCftA and to work with such fabulously talented vocalists and musicians, and production team members. Pam has most recently created a musical backdrop for Blithe Spirit and has Music Directed and played piano for Next to Normal, Company, and Music Directed Into the Woods at Eventide Theater. Additionally she has been Music Director and Pianist for It’s a Wonderful Life and Story of My Life at Falmouth Theater Guild; The World Goes Round, Grease, Sound of Music, and Music Director for Elf at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Her first show and re-entry into Community Theater was as a pianist at Barnstable Comedy Club for Guys and Dolls and My Fair Lady, and as Music Director for Woods Hole Theater Company’s Next to Normal, prior to that she taught music and music directed many shows at Cape Cod Academy. By day Rev. Pam is the Coordinator of Spiritual Care at Duffy Health Center and Pastor for Homeless Ministries at the Cape Cod Council of Churches. I am so grateful for the amazing team here at Cotuit, and even more grateful for my husband who holds down the fort while Zachary and I get to be in these great shows with all these great people!

Erin Zorzy - Stage Manager, Erin is excited to be a part of The Legally Blonde Musical! Her first production at CCftA was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and previously, she managed captivating productions of Cinderella, Into the Woods, and Dracula with the KMC Onstage Theater, in Germany. She brings a keen eye for detail and focus to her projects. Erin would like to thank her husband for encouraging her involvement, and listening to her talk about all aspects of the theater for hours. “Love you.”

Lily

Vivienne Kensington

Anderson Laszlo Rufus Drew Frayre Warner Huntington III Rachel Kenneally Elle’s Mom/Ensemble Trish LaRose Paulette Buonofuonte Brett Baird Professor Callahan Dan Dobbins Carlos/Ensemble Emma Fitzpatrick Margot Gemma Kite DA Joyce Riley/Ensemble Matt Levesque Nikos Victoria Burgess Ensemble Madeline Marasa Dorado Ensemble Emma Hennessy Producer/Chutney/Ensemble DJ Kostka Emmett Forest Christian J. McCarthy Professor Winthrop/Ensemble Jon Cornet Aaron Schultz/Dewey Colleen Ellis Ensemble Kevin Kenneally Elle’s Dad/Ensemble Jesse Lang Ensemble Elisabeth Moore Brooke Wyndam