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Calling all dogs!  Footlighters announces dog auditions for “Legally Blonde the Musical”: The Search for Bruiser & Rufus.

Does your dog have what it takes to take the stage by pink storm?  Does their performance in the neighborhood give your friends and family “paws”?  Well, bring them down to the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. to strut their stuff at our dog auditions! Click here to reserve an audition slot.

Footlighters has cast the human roles and now we’re ready to cast the real stars – the dogs!  We are seeking two dogs and their owners/guardians to volunteer to be part of our upcoming production of “Legally Blonde the Musical.”

Both dogs need to be house trained, spayed/neutered (we don’t want any casting couch shenanigans!), and have a relaxed and easy-going temperament.  They should be comfortable around large groups of people, loud noises and music, bright lights, and other dogs.

ROLES:

Bruiser – Elle Woods’ lap dog such as a Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Terrier, etc.  Appears in multiple scenes and will need to be able to:

• Bark on command
• Run out on stage off leash
• Be picked up and carried around
• Respond to commands from the actors playing Elle and Margo such as “come,” “sit,” and “stay.”

Rufus – Paulette’s dog, medium sized Bulldog, Boxer, or other breed of similar look.  Appears in multiple scenes and will need to be able to:

• Run toward a person off leash
• Respond to commands from the actors playing Elle and Paulette such as “come,” “sit,” and “stay.”

SCHEDULE

Rehearsals:

The dog and owner/guardian will need to attend one to two rehearsals per week the weeks of April 7, 14, and 21.  We will schedule based on availibility.

Tech Week:

The dog and owner/guardian must be available to attend all technical rehearsals.  They won’t necessarily be called the entire time of the rehearsal.

Schedule:

Sunday, April 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Monday, April 29 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Performances:

The dog and owner/guardian must be available to attend all performances.

Thursday, May 2 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 3 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 5 at 2:00pm

Thursday, May 9 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 12 at 2:00pm

Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm

All auditionees will receive a treat for their time!

For more information, contact producers Megan Horton (megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com) or Mary Stone (maryinnyc@yahoo.com).

Footlighters is a community theatre organization that performs at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY.  These roles are not paid.

The Stained Glass Theatre is located at 802 York Street Newport, KY 41071.