Legally Blonde Program

Cast Elle Woods ~ Annie Turpin Bruiser Woods - Cricket Hawley Paulette Buonufonte ~ Sabrina Wilson Rufus Buonufonte ~ Cricket Hawley Vivienne Kensington ~ Emily Mallard Margot ~ Shelby Lair Pilar ~ Erin Rolfe Serena ~ McKenzie Varenhorst Brooke Wyndham ~ Erihana Vincent Enid Hoopes ~ A.J. Nagabhushan Emmett Forrest ~ Ryder Walsh Professor Callahan ~ Aden Meyers Warner Huntington III ~ Joey Kotkin Elle’s Mom ~ Phoebe Ross Elle’s Dad ~ Jordan Webber Kate ~ Hannah Ternes Leilani ~ Isabella Alvaez Kyle B. O’Boyle ~ Christopher Henry Grandmistress C ~ Maya Nabbout Sundeep Padamadan ~ Yumio Kada Aaron Schultz ~ Jordan Webber Cashier ~ Allie Prater Colorist ~ Emily Meister

Dewey ~ Jude Cunningham

Nikos Argitakos ~ Christopher Henry Carlos ~ Jude Cunningham Winthrop ~ Jordan Webber Pforzheimer ~ Hannah Powell Lowell ~ Rebekah Miller Chutney Wyndham ~ Emily Meister Judge ~ Phoebe Ross Court Stenographer ~ Rebekah Miller DA Joyce Reilly ~ Yumino Kada Bend & Snap/OMG Girls: Sabrina Hunt, Kinsey Nichols, Michaela Strecker.

Ensemble Maddie Carpenter, Isabella Galichia, Kaitlin Henry, Sabrina Hunt, Dahlia Issa, Katrina Leddy, Tristan Leddy, Sam Ngunjiri, Kinsey Nichols, Cassilda Njeri, Langley Overman, Elise Powers, Allie Prater, Lana Sandid, Michaela Strecker, Faizal Valiandi, Liliana Varchavtchik, Abby Walston, Haley Walston.

Cover for Elle - Shelby Lair Cover for Paulette - Phoebe Ross Cover for Vivienne - Emily Meister

On Command Dog Barker - Katrina Leddy

Crew: Aacia Burnette,

Eleni Chapas,

Hyemin Choe, Shouvik Dev,

Isabella Galichia, Jamie Haan, Yimei Lin, Wambui Ngunjiri, Lucas Ranney-Brown, Natalie Reece, Sia Sharma, Ragen Turpin, Natalie Walters.

SYNOPSIS Valley girl Elle Woods, a fashion merchandising student and president of the UCLA chapter of (fictional) Delta Nu sorority applies for and, against all odds, wins admission to Harvard Law School in the hope she can convince narcissistic ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III, who dumped her for "serious" Vivienne Kensington, that theirs was a relationship worth salvaging.

As she pursues her quest clad in her traditional pink ensembles and with her chihuahua, Bruiser, she astonishes the student body and the faculty with her unabashed audacity and naiveté but wins their respect and admiration - and the love of fellow law student Emmett Forrest - when she tries and wins a murder case (thanks to knowing well the principles and recommended care of a permanent wave), proving to one and all that being true to yourself never goes out of style and may even help you win the

day.

Stage Managers:Maya Rai, Chloe Turpin

Overture - Orchestra.

Omigosh You Guys - Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company.

Serious - Warner and Elle.

Daughter of Delta Nu - Serena, Margot, Pilar and Company.

What You Want- Elle, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Elle’s Parents, Grandmaster C and Company.

The Harvard Variations - Emmett, Aaron, Enid, Padamadan, and Harvard Students.

Blood in the Water - Callahan and Company.

Positive - Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar and Greek Chorus.

Ireland - Paulette Ireland (Reprise)- Paulette Serious (Reprise) - Elle and Warner Chip On My Shoulder - Elle, Emmett, Greek Chorus.

Run Rufus Run/Elle Reflects - Elle, Emmett So Much Better- Elle, Greek Chorus and Company. ~~~~~ There will be one fifteen-minute intermission ~~~~~

Act II

Entr’acte- Orchestra Whipped Into Shape - Brooke, Callahan and Company Delta Nu Nu Nu - Brooke and Elle Take It Like a Man - Elle, Emmett and Salespeople Bend and Snap - Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Bend and Snap Guys and Salon Folk.

There! Right There! - Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos and Company.

Legally Blonde -Elle and Emmett Legally Blonde (Remix) - Vivienne, Elle, Enid, Elle’s Parents, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Brooke and Company Scene of the Crime - Elle, Judge, Serena, Margot, Pilar & Company.

Find My Way/Finale - Elle, Paulette, Emmett and Company.

Bows - Orchestra and Company.

Act I

Wouldn’t you love the opportunity to come to a performance in Galichia Auditorium and see your child’s name engraved on a gold plaque on the back of a seat? to come!

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(316) 771-2345 to reserve your seat(s)!

GALICHIA AUDITORIUM NAME PLAQUES!

Band Keyboard 1 | Mimi Newman Keyboard 2 & 3 | Ruth Powell Reeds | Kyle Stanberry Violin | Chelley Graves Trumpet | Gray Bishop Trombone | Phil Newman Guitar | Eric Shumaker Bass Guitar | Randy Fields Percussion | Sam Hake

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Videotaping or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited

Production Tea Lighting Designer | Dan Harmon Online Ticket Sales | Barbara White Photography | Amy Cunningham Set Designer| Jordan Slusher Costumes | Chadwick Armstrong Technical Director | Mark Scheltgen Props | Dora Arbuckle Playbill Design | Amy Cunningham Vocal Consultant | Ashley Winters Choreographer | Simeon Rawls Producer | Ruth Powell Rehearsal Pianist | Mimi Newman Music Director | Matt Webber Director | Claire Gehrig

The Production Team would like to thank the following Volunteer Parents Snacks and Meals: Michelle Hunt, Missy Kotkin, Tanya Leddy, Lori Meister, Amanda Meyers, Lisa Nagabhushan, Kelsey Nichols, Michelle Powell, Felicia Rolfe, Jamee Ross, Karen Strecker, Deanna Ternes, Julie Turpin, Heather Varchavtchik, Irene Varenhorst, Lalo Walsh.

Program Head Shots: Amy Cunningham Costumes:

Amy Cunningham (Chair), Julie Lair, Liz Weyman

Ad co-ordinator and Mrs. Powell’s technical help: Kerry Prater Tickets: Amy Cunningham (Chair), Eva Henry, Sarah Miller, Morgan Overman, Shari Powers

Flowers & Gifts: Amanda Meyers,

Deanna Ternes

Biography Coordinator : Jessica Mallard

Thanks also to Scott and Karen Hawley for dog training and outfit coordinators, Barbara White, Rolesta Forrest, Steve Elmore & Ruth Powell for band transpositions, Mike Gehrer, Rick Lyons, Jason Ramsey, Bill Kearney, Tim Lyons and Sage Food Services.

LEGALLY BLONDE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Ryder Walsh is stoked to appear as Emmett Forrest for final high school musical performance. Adept in portraying the lovable and confused, Ryder has hit the Collegiate stage in years past as Snoopy, Shrek, Jack (of the beanstalk variety, Into the Woods), Sky (Mamma Mia!), and Tin Man (The Wizard of Oz). When offstage, he enjoys eating Banh Mi, playing drums, writing music, watching Marvel movies with friends.

Annie Turpin is so happy to be back for her second production at WCS where she is starring as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde.

Theater has been a big part of Annie's life as she has been performing since she was three years old. She has danced at KDA for fifteen years and has taken voice lessons from Katie Banks-Todd for five years. As a senior at Collegiate, she is co-captain of the Dance Team and is involved in the Upper School choirs as a vocalist and choreographer. She would like to thank her mentors, teachers, friends, and family for all of their support, love, and making her dreams come true!

Sabrina Wilson is excited to be back on stage for Legally Blonde! You may have seen her as Rosie in Mamma Mia, Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest, or Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. When she's not acting, Sabrina enjoys tennis, bike riding, and creative writing.

Emily Mallard is so excited to be back on stage for her seventh WCS musical production. When she isn't performing, you can find her cramming for tests at Starbucks or cuddling with her cat, Moshi, her biggest fan.

She is "Positive" you'll enjoy the show!

Emily Meister is excited to be back on the Collegiate stage for this year’s theatre production of Legally Blonde! This is her 7th Collegiate musical and she is so happy to participate in her last high school musical with her friends! When she’s not acting or singing, Emily also enjoys volunteering, cooking, speaking at American Heart Association events, and hanging out with her family and friends! She hopes you enjoy the show, and remember, ¨You must always have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself!!!”

Faizal Valiandi is back at it again in Legally Blonde. He has had many encounters in the musical scene such as Mamma Mia, The Wizard of Oz, and his most famous appearance being in Shrek as Donkey. In his spare time, he likes to play a lot of music, and play games for hours.

Hannah Powell is enjoying her debut in a WCS upper school musical production! She helps run the Environmental Club and is a co-captain of the cheer team.

Allie Prater is excited to be back on stage for her 11th WCS production. In her spare time, she likes to cook and hang out with her friends. She enjoys traveling and walking her dog. Allie is also on the tennis, soccer, and dance teams. She is looking forward to performing in Legally Blonde.

Katrina Leddy is making her fourth and final appearance in a WCS musical, this time with her younger brother Tristan. She enjoys being on stage in various productions and in Bella Voce.

Outside of school she's involved with Girl Scouts and 4H.

Rebekah Miller is so excited to be back on stage for her final musical at Collegiate. Rebekah has been involved at only two shows at Collegiate due to her switch in schools last year, but loves getting to know her classmates better through rehearsals. When she's not on stage or singing, she enjoys playing the trombone and listening to music.

Christopher Henry is at the apex of singing talent with his sixth consecutive musical! Now, if he could only remember the words to the songs.

It’s rumored he doesn’t actually know he’s playing the role of Kyle, that’s just his natural personality. Other hobbies include tennis, Scholars Bowl, and bowling.

Jude Cunningham is enthralled to be back on stage for his sixth WCS musical. He enjoys hanging out with friends and playing for Collegiate’s soccer club and tennis team. He is looking forward to performing in Legally Blonde.

Jordan Webber is so excited to be on stage this year! This is his fifth production with WCS. He will be playing the role of Aaron Schultz and Elle's dad.

He enjoys long walks on the Kansas beaches and playing the trombone for the WCS band. Jordan works Quiznos as a side job. In his free time, he rests, watches YouTube videos, and plays video games.

Joey Kotkin is glad to be back in his third Collegiate Upper School production. When Joey is not performing, he enjoys randomly scrolling through Wikipedia pages, playing video games, and pondering human existence. He is looking forward to playing Warner Huntington, III in Legally Blonde.

Shelby Lair is so excited to be back on stage for her 7th WCS production. She loves being a part of WCS productions as well as other company productions. Her time off the stage is spent baking, taking piano lessons, and playing with her dogs. In the fall and winter she serves as junior officer on the Spartan dance team and in the spring she plays on the soccer team. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

Kinsey Nichols is excited to be a part of this year's WCS production! She stays busy playing tennis and dancing on the Collegiate Dance Team and at Kansas Dance Academy year-round. She also plays soccer for WCS in the spring. In her spare time, she loves being with family and friends.

Kinsey is looking forward to dancing as a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde!

McKenzie Varenhorst is pleased to be in the Collegiate high school musical Legally Blonde as Serena. She has previously been in Mamma Mia and The Wizard of Oz. She has been in four other Collegiate productions in Lower and Middle School, as well as other area theaters. She has attended Kansas Dance Academy for 13 years and for the last three has been on the WCS Dance Team. One of her passions is music, which she has been doing for eight years and plans to continue.

Michaela Strecker is looking forward to being back for her first WCS production since The Little Mermaid. She is a part of the WCS Dance Team and the soccer team at WCS and is looking forward to dancing along with her friends in the production.

Yumino Kada is glad to be back on stage with her second musical production at Collegiate after participating in last year’s musical, The Wizard of Oz. She is on the Collegiate tennis team, as well as taking lessons outside of school. She is planning on being part of the bowling team this year.

AJ Nagabhushan is happy to be in her second musical at WCS after participating in Mamma Mia her freshman year. This year, AJ is participating in cheer, jazz band, drumline, and Scholars Bowl, and she is very excited to play the role of Enid Hoopes in Legally Blonde.

Maya Rai is excited to be on the crew for her fourth WCS production. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis and swimming. She does both tennis and swimming at Collegiate, and is excited to help in the production of Legally Blonde. She is the SM.

Erihana Vincent is excited to be in her first WCS production. She loves to sing and be active. She has been on varsity volleyball and basketball for two years. Erihana is ready to whip it into shape as Brooke Wyndham in Legally Blonde!

Erin Rolfe is thrilled to participate in Legally Blonde as her second WCS production. Last year, as a freshman, she enjoyed playing the part of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She is excited to be back on the stage this year as Pilar. When Erin isn’t performing, you can find her on the soccer field.

Aden Meyers is grateful to be in this remarkable production. In addition to several musicals at Collegiate, he has performed for Music Theatre for Young People in Wichita and at Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts outside of Chicago. Aden enjoys rowing crew when he is not acting and singing. Aden would like to thank Mr. Weber for his guidance and patience and Mrs. Griffin for sparking his acting passion with his role in Peter Pan in 4th Grade. Aden also would like to thank his family, notably his Mom, for accommodating his penchant for ramen; his Dad, for staying up late to hang out after rehearsal; his brother, for his incessant teasing; and, his dog, Frank, for his constant, furry companionship.

Chloe Turpin is excited to be helping with the theater production this year.

Last year she was in The Wizard of Oz as an Ozian, and this year she decided to help backstage. When she is not helping with the school production, she is competing at horse shows or playing soccer. She is looking forward to being a backstage manager in Legally Blonde.

Maya Nabbout is so excited to be in the production of Legally Blonde this year. In her spare time, she loves to sing and play soccer.

She watches a lot of Netflix, and her favorite shows are The Office, Shameless, and The Walking Dead. She’s been trying to get better at reading but it’s not her favorite thing.

Maddie Carpenter is incredibly excited to be in Legally Blonde: the Musical.

Other musicals and plays she has been in include The Wizard of Oz, Mystery at Ashby Manor, and The Addams Family.

Maddie also participates in cheer and innovation lab.

Phoebe Ross is very excited to be in her second Upper School musical and her ninth stage production at WCS. Phoebe also plays volleyball and soccer and is on the Varsity Cheer Squad for WCS. She is involved with Bella Voce and the American Heart Ball Ambassador Program. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family.

Phoebe is looking forward to playing the role of Elle’s mother and the wise Judge in Legally Blonde, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Abby Walston is excited to be on stage for this year’s theatre production, Legally Blonde. In her spare time, she likes to bake, watch movies, and hang out with her family and friends.

Isabella Alvaez is enthusiastic to be on stage for her first WCS production.

Isabella has taken theatre classes at Paper Mill Playhouse. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and hanging out with friends. Isabella plays tennis for Collegiate and looks forward to playing the role of Leilani in Legally Blonde.

Kaitlin Henry is excited to be back on stage for her seventh theatre production. She is currently on the Collegiate cheer team and looks forward to being on the bowling and soccer team later this year. Outside of school, Kaitlin is an American Heart Ambassador and takes piano lessons.

Sabrina Hunt is back on stage for her second WCS production, the first being the Middle School Norse mythology play. She is a member of the dance company at Kansas Dance Academy, the WCS Dance Team, and the WCS Cheer Team. In her spare time, she loves to bake and shop at Target.

Haley Walston is going to enjoy being in this year’s musical, Legally Blonde! She has gone to Collegiate since Great Beginnings and has been in a few different Wichita Collegiate School productions, like Peter Pan and The Addams Family. She has participated in music each year of middle school and high school and is excited to keep singing throughout the rest of high school.

Elise Powers is looking forward to her high school musical debut in Legally Blonde. She is excited to be a member of the chorus, and she has even had prior experience with Musical Theatre for Young People. In her free time, she can be seen at the tennis courts playing, or cheering for various Spartan sports teams repping the WCS cheer squad. Elise also enjoys cheering on her brother as he plays for the Baltimore Ravens, #72

Liliana Varchavtchik is excited to be on stage. She has been in a few other musicals during her years at Collegiate. She loves singing and dancing during musical practices. In her free time, she loves to bake and play with her siblings.

Sam Ngunjiri is glad to be back on stage for her second WCS musical production. In her spare time Sam enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends and family, and singing. Sam is involved in Dynamics and Debate at WCS and is looking forward to this year's performance.

Dahlia Issa is excited to be in Collegiate’s theatre production this year, Legally Blonde.

This is her first ever musical or production, either at WCS or in the community. When she’s not acting or singing, Dahlia also enjoys playing volleyball, reading, drawing, and hanging out with her friends.

Cassilda Njeri is excited to be on Collegiate’s Upper School stage performing in Legally Blonde. She has been in many WCS productions between 4th grade and now, her 9th grade musical performance. When Cassilda is not acting or singing, she is doing homework, listening to music, or hanging out with friends.

Tristan Leddy is excited to be back on stage for this production of Legally Blonde. He has been involved in multiple plays in Middle School. He enjoys drama class and Boy Scouts.

Lana Sandid is so excited to be in her first musical production at WCS! She has been in musicals elsewhere, including Annie, Newsies, Seussical, and Oklahoma.

Her other favorite things to do are singing and swimming!

Hannah Ternes has been in three WCS musical productions so far, including 101 Dalmatians and James and the Giant Peach. She plays tennis for WCS and is involved in band, the freshman choir, and Scholars Bowl. In her free time, she enjoys reading, creative writing, and trivia.

Langley Overman is excited to be on the stage for her first Upper School musical. She has previous acting experiences at WCS and at Wichita Children's Theatre. Langley enjoys playing basketball and tennis, loves to bake and hang out with friends.

Lucas Ranney-Brown is excited to be back behind the stage for this year’s theatre production. He has been in a few productions for WCS before, such as James and the Giant Peach. When he’s not helping backstage, he likes to play baseball and football.

Eleni Chapas is in her fourth year being on the crew for the Upper School musical. Outside of school she enjoys working, napping, drawing, and writing. Her favorite color is green and her dream is to become an author.

Jamie Haan is excited to be back on the crew for this year's theatre production. In his spare time, he likes cooking, baking, and spending time with friends. Jamie is thrilled to run the lights for this year's theatre production.

Isabella Galichia Isabella is a sophomore, born of an American dad and Stella, a native Estonian mom. She started playing tennis at an early age and became a highly ranked player, always remaining a good student with a curiosity for medical science. She spent two years in the Chris Evert Academy, but wanted to return to Collegiate. Isabella recently acquired two kittens.

Cricket Hawley is thrilled to be included with the other actors in this year’s musical production. She has been at WCS 12 years and is looking forward to playing dual roles as Bruiser and Rufus. This is her first main stage production, and she brings her interpretation of the domesticated canine to the stage.

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