Legally Blonde JR.

Book By Heather Hach
Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
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

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, this staged concert version of Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit, and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

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BRUISER CAST – Performs at 11:30 am

Elle Woods – Emma Fini

Paulette Bonafonte / Delta Nu Girl* – Rebecca Kaylor

Brooke Wyndham/Winthrop/Delta Nu Girl* – Emily Olsson

Chutney Wyndham / Delta Nu Girl* – Kaitlin Simmons

Warner Huntington III – Merrick Figueroa

Emmett Forrest – Peter Wixon

Vivienne Kensington / Delta Nu Girl* – Kira Kimes

Margot – Emily Duncanson

Serena – Lauren Chesley

Pilar – Kendall Mecca

Kate – Bella Cooper

Kyle / Dewey – Timothy Cicco

Professor Callahan – Michael Dilks

Enid Hoopes / Gaelen / Cashier – Isabella Curulla

Saleswoman / Stylist / Sundeep – Samantha Curulla

Store Manager / Pforzhimer/ Kiki – Anastasia Trotter

Grandmaster Chad / Bookish Client / Delta Nu Girl* – Baylin Bischoff

Lowell / Whitney – Leena Alkayaly

Aaron Schultz / Judge – Stella Schasane

Sabrina / Baliff / Prison Guard – Ava Powers

RUFUS CAST – Performs at 2:00 pm

Elle Woods – Avery Cate Kissam

Paulette Bonafonte / Delta Nu Girl* – Yolanie Aileen Diaz

Brooke Wyndham/Winthrop/Delta Nu Girl* – Emily Olsson

Chutney Wyndham – Brooke Billings

Warner Huntington III – Sasha Martell

Emmett Forrest – Peter Wixon

Vivienne Kensington / Delta Nu Girl* – Catie Lincoln

Margot – Trinity Blais

Serena – Lauren Chesley

Pilar – Kristina Gregg

Kate – Abigail Lantz

Kyle / Dewey – Timothy Cicco

Professor Callahan – Michael Dilks

Enid Hoopes / Gaelen / Cashier – Savannah Brown

Saleswoman / Stylist / Sundeep – Kelsey Albrecht

Store Manager / Pforzheimer / Kiki – Danielle Rustay

Grandmaster Chad / Bookish Client / Delta Nu Girl* – Baylin Bischoff

Lowell / Whitney – Chelsea Gill

Aaron Schultz / Judge – Stella Saschane

Sabrina / Baliff / Prison Guard – Kai-Leigh Pokorny

KELSEY ALBRECHT is so excited to be performing again! Some of her favorite roles she has had the opportunity to play were Penelope Possum in Emmett Otters Jug-Band Christmas, Rudolpho in Matilda, and Ruth in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.! Kelsey would like to thank her mother and her grandparents for showing her unconditional love and support, and the entire Riverside staff for this amazing opportunity, enjoy the show!

LEENA ALKAYALY hopes to get a degree in Psychology with a focus on criminal investigations. In her free time, she loves nothing more than to play in the arts, whether drawing, dancing, or belting out her favorite musicals, Beetlejuice, Legally Blonde, and Hamilton.

BROOKE BILLINGS enjoys writing, drawing, and, of course, acting. She has partaken in several Riverside Productions, her favorite roles being Gloria in Madagascar JR. and Nutella in Emmet Otter. She’d like to thank her mom for supporting her dreams and ambitions.

BAYLIN BISCHOFF loves musical theatre and has been performing at Riverside since she was 6 years old. Some of her favorite parts include young Eva in Evita, young Ana in Frozen JR., young Fiona in Shrek JR., and performing in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. at the Junior Theatre Festival. She also enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with her dog Duke. She wants to thank all her friends and family!

TRINITY BLAIS plans to go to college and major in mathematics and minor in vocal performance. Her favorite shows include A Christmas Carol, 13 The Musical, and Once On This Island. She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

SAVANNAH BROWN This is her 5th show at Riverside Theatre. Her favorite was Matilda. She saw her first professional show Les Misérables, when she was 10 years old and immediately fell in love with the theatre. Her dream role would be Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd. She aspires to one day be accepted into The Juilliard School in New York City and to perform on Broadway.

LAUREN CHESLEY Music has always been one of the most important aspects of her life. Performing has allowed her to share that love with others and has brought her out of her shell quite a bit. Deciding to audition for her first Riverside Theatre show was a decision she will always be thrilled with!

TIMOTHY CICCO hopes to get a degree in acting. His favorite show is Hamilton, and his favorite Riverside Theatre for Kids show is Charlie Brown Christmas. Special thanks to the people he worked with at Riverside Theatre.

BELLA COOPER would like to say that she is beyond grateful for what the theater has done for her as a person. She has grown in ways she thought she never could and made friendships that will last a lifetime. She couldn't be happier with the amount of support she get from the community. Her family is another big factor in her life that she simply could not go without. She loves the arts and is so happy to say that they have shaped her into the person she is today.

ISABELLA CURULLA is excited hit the stage again! Her favorite roles at RTK include: Young Elsa (Frozen JR.), Lucille (Junie B. Jones), Amanda (Matilda, where she performed her first onstage stunt) and JTF 2020! Other favorite roles include: Annie (Annie JR.) and Ariel (The Little Mermaid JR.). She also enjoys baking, making music with her older sister, and playing with her dogs. She hopes to be on Broadway someday. Thanks to her family and the Riverside Theatre for Kids staff.

SAMANTHA CURULLA is excited to hit the stage once again at RTK! Her favorite roles at RTK include: Party Kid (Matilda), Townsperson (Frozen JR.), Ensemble (Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.), JTF 2020. Other roles include: Alana (The Little Mermaid JR.), Tessie (Annie JR.) and Pepper (Annie KIDS). Besides Theatre, she enjoys painting, filming videos, and snuggling with her dogs. She hopes to make it to Broadway someday! Thanks to her parents, family, and RTK for all their support.

YOLANIE AILEEN DIAZ is in the competitive drama troupe at Vero Beach High School. Her favorite shows from Riverside Theatre are: James and the Giant Peach, Once on this Island, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, Xanadu JR., and Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. Most recently she played Maui in Moana JR. at Riverside Theatre.

MICHAEL DILKS would like to thank his family for showing him tremendous support no matter what happens in his life. Theatre has been a passion of his and is so grateful to be a part of people’s entertainment. He hopes theatre inspires many other kids looking to make it big like it has for him.

EMILY DUNCANSON has loved theatre since she was in her first real show at the age of 6. Some of her favorite roles have been: Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn in The Music Man, Cherry Valance in The Outsider, Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas, and Trevor Graydon the Third in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. She hopes to pursue theatre in the future and would like to thank her friends and family who have supported her.

MERRICK FIGUEROA is someone who enjoys doing music, acting, and the many other things while being true to himself.

EMMA FINI This is her 7th show here at Riverside Theatre for Kids. She always enjoyed singing and acting as a young child, and Riverside has allowed her to explore new talents and hobbies.

CHELSEA GILL This is her first show at Riverside Theatre and is very excited to join the family. She has acted at IRSC, The Sunrise Theatre, and The Pineapple Playhouse. Her hobbies include, playing guitar, piano, and ukulele, singing, reading, and painting. She would like to thank her family for always loving and supporting her.

KRISTINA GREGG is excited to be performing in another show at RT! Her favorite roles include: Anna (Frozen JR.), Mrs. Wormwoo (Matilda), and Emmet Otter (Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas). She also had the amazing opportunity of performing in RT’s production of Gypsy as The Balloon Girl! When she isn’t performing in shows, she plays the piano and ukulele. She hopes to pursue musical theatre as a career. She would like to thank her parents, Kevin, Debbie, the whole RT staff, and God for his many blessings.

REBECCA KAYLOR has been in over 20 shows at Riverside Theatre for Kids. Her favorite roles have been: Elsa in Frozen JR, Miss Honey in Matilda, and Donkey in Shrek. She would like to thank all of the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication towards making a great show. 

KIRA KIMES Musical Theatre was introduced to her in 6th grade (by that she means Hamilton) and from there, her obsession spiraled. Some of her favorite shows are: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Avenue Q, and Falsettos.

AVERY CATE KISSAM This is her sixth show at Riverside Theatre for Kids. Some of her favorite roles include: Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. (here at Riverside), Miss Honey in Matilda (at Viera Studio), and Kate in Pirates of Penzance (at Surfside Players). She enjoys musical theatre and anime. She would like to thank the Riverside team for the opportunities and her parents for their support, especially her dad, for all the hours spent driving her to rehearsal!

ABIGAIL LANTZ Her favorite show at Riverside Theater is Frozen JR. In the future she would like to be an actor and be on Broadway. Her favorite musicals are Falsettos and Mean Girls. She would like to thank everyone for making this show possible.

CATIE LINCOLN enjoys acting, singing, dancing, and performing at Riverside Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Matilda in Matilda The Musical and Junie in Junie B. Jones. She hopes to pursue musical theatre professionally. She thanks her amazing family and friends for everything they have done for her.

SASHA MARTELL is so excited to be a part of this show. Legally Blonde has always been a film that has inspired her and she is thrilled to perform it on stage. She is so glad that theater is getting back on its feet and still going. She would like to thank her Mom and Papa for the amazing opportunities they have given her.

KENDALL MECCA loves to act. Acting and singing on stage are some of her favorite pastimes, and she is very excited to be returning to RTK! She has performed in several RTK shows, but her favorites are Peter and the Starcatcher and Annie JR. She hopes to one day act on Broadway or in film. She would like to thank the directors for the fun times during rehearsals, and the hard work put into the shows. She would also like to thank her family, especially Mom, for their love and support.

EMILY OLSSON is looking to pursue musical theatre in college, she is thankful for everything that RT has offered her. She has been in over 30 shows at Riverside, with her favorites being: Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. (Millie), Once on This Island (Timoune) and 13 the Musical (Lucy). She is also involved in the drama department at VBHS, where she serves as Co-President of Troupe 2047. She is thankful for everyone who has supported her, especially her parents and sister.

KAI-LEIGH POKORNY welcomes her 5th year at RTK, where she studies Ballet, Jazz and Tap. Last year she won a costume contest as Elle Woods. Her stage experience includes IRCHS Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Coat and Ballet Vero Beach Nutcracker on the Indian River Lagoon. She is so excited to be a part of this season’s Legally Blonde JR. She wishes to thank her family for their constant love and support.

AVA POWERS loves being at Riverside Theatre, playing the piano, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She would like to thank Kevin, Debbie and the entire Riverside Theatre crew for this wonderful experience.

DANIELLE RUSTAY This will be her 6th performance at Riverside Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include: the Genie in Aladdin JR., Captain Hook in Peter Pan JR., and Lennie in Junie B Jones. She would like to thank her family, God, and director Kevin for giving her this opportunity, now on with the show!

STELLA SCHASANE enjoyed playing Nala in Lion King Schoolsical and her part in Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. where she loved learning the dances. She thanks her family for all of their support!

KAITLIN SIMMONS loves performing and this will be her 11th show at Riverside Theatre. One of her favorite roles was May in Junie B. Jones. She hopes to study theater in college and have a career in musical theater. She would like to thank her family and everyone at Riverside Theatre for their incredible support.

ANASTASIA TROTTER enjoys dancing and singing. She hopes to become a professional dancer when she is older.

PETER WIXON has been a part of Riverside Theatre for more than 10 years and has participated in more than 30 shows, including 13 the Musical, (Evan Goldman); Shrek JR., (Shrek); Frozen JR., The Wiz, and The Little Mermaid. He made his professional debut in Riverside Theatre's Mame. When not performing, he enjoys cheering for his beloved Green Bay Packers.

Creative Team

Director: Kevin Quillinan
Musical Director:Debbie Quillinan

Student Choreographers:

“Omigod You Guys” – Kaitlin Simmons and Kelsey Albrecht
“What You Want” – Emily Olsson
“Bend and Snap” – Kristina Gregg and Catie Lincoln
“Whipped Into Shape” – Emily Olsson

Sound Engineer: Nate Dickson
Stage Crew: Corey Boughton, Dan Kondas, and Emily Luongo