Music & Lyrics by LAURENCE O’KEEFE & NELL BENJAMIN

Book by HEATHER HACH

Thank you for joining us in this beautiful theatre for Little Theatre

Company’s production of Legally Blonde.

It’s always an exciting time for us when we get to take on a new challenge and this is the 7th consecutive production in which we have taken on a show we have

never performed before. The high energy levels required for this show, along with the big musical numbers and demanding dance routines have made for a tough but highly enjoyable

rehearsal process and I couldn’t be more proud of the work our members have put in to bring this fabulous show to you.

The show stays faithful to the film that gained such a cult following, so you can expect to leave the theatre with the same uplifted feeling people have come to expect from Legally Blonde. If you are new

to the story, you really do have a treat in store.

I hope you can join us next month, up stairs in the Dixon Studio, where we will be performing the hilarious “Abigail’s Party”. The whole company will then be back in October, where we take on

another “first” for us and something completely different, “Jekyll & Hyde”. If you enjoyed our production of Dracula a few years back, you will love this fabulously dark show.

Thank you, once again, for joining us for this performance and thank you for supporting local theatre. Enjoy the show. SNAPS!

Darren Harper – Chairman

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY AMANDA BROWNAND 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.

THIS AMATEUR PRODUCTION IS PRESENTED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH

JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED ON BEHALF OF

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL OF NEW YORK.

OMIGOD U GUYS!

ACT ONE

SCENE I – SORORITY HOUSE

Omigod You Guys . . . . . . . Elle, Delta Nus, Salesgirl, Boutique Owner

SCENE II – OUTDOOR COURTYARD RESTAURANT

Serious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warner, Elle

SCENE III– SORORITY HOUSE

Daughter Of Delta Nu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delta Nus

SCENE IV – SORORITY HOUSE/MALIBU GOLF COURSE/ HARVARD LAW ADMISSIONS OFFICE

What You Want (Part 1). . . . . . . . . Elle, Delta Nus, Elle’s Mom & Dad, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandmaster Chad

What You Want (Part 2) . . . . Elle, Delta Nus, Harvard Admissions Officers

SCENE V – HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

The Harvard Variations . . . . . . . . . Emmett, Aaron, Padamadan, Enid

Blood In The Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Callahan, Law Students

SCENE VI – HARVARD LAW GROUNDS

Positive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar

SCENE VII – THE HAIR AFFAIR SALON

Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paulette

SCENE VIII – HARVARD LAW PARTY, WHITNEY’S HOUSE/ ELLE’S DORM ROOM

Serious (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle, Warner

Chip On My Shoulder (Part 1 & 2) . . . . . . . . . Elle, Emmett, Margot, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serena, Pilar

SCENE IX – DEWEY’S TRAILER PARK/HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

Elle Reflects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle

So Much Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elle, Law Students, Delta Nus

ACT TWO

SCENE I – BROOKE’S FITNESS STUDIO/CALLAHAN’S OFFICE/ BOSTON WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Whipped Into Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brooke, Callahan

Delta Nu Nu Nu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elle, Brooke

SCENE II – HANSEN-HARKNESS, A DEPARTMENT STORE OF UNIMAGINABLE TASTE & COMFORT

Take It Like A Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elle, Emmett

SCENE III – THE HAIR AFFAIR SALON

Bend And Snap . . . . . . . . .Paulette, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Salon Folks

SCENE IV – COURTROOM

Gay Or European? Elle, Callahan, Defence Team, Brooke, Nikos, Carlos

SCENE V – CALLAHAN’S OFFICE/ELLE’S DORM ROOM

Legally Blonde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elle, Emmett

SCENE VI – THE HAIR AFFAIR SALON

Legally Blonde Remix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vivienne, Elle, Company

SCENE VII – COURTROOM

Scene Of The Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Judge, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke, Company

Find My Way/Finale . . . . . . . . . .Elle, Paulette, Emmett, Vivienne, Enid, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke, Company

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer, so when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious” Elle puts down the credit cards, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before - Harvard Law.With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her Chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s “so much better” to be smart. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style!

Margot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Victoria TewesSerena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleanor SoftlyPilar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisa StrachanGaelen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura WitherallKate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice MastersLeilani. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy-Anne HickeyDelta Nus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hannah Allwright, Laura Browne, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Carracher, Maizie Cossey, Laura WilsonBruiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MiloElle Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleanore McCannCourtney (Saleswoman) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caris YoungBoutique Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PetticanWarner Huntington III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobias SmithElle’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin BottElle’s Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey BottFrat Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BlatchfordGrandmaster Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LidgardWinthrope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian CotteeLowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vancha AyrisPforzheimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris JollyEmmett Forrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olly GourleyAaron Schultz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie RedgateSundeep Padamadan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LidgardEnid Hoopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kate Andrews

Vivienne Kensington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reanne NashProfessor Callaghan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul SmithPaulette Bonifonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lianne LartheWhitney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura WilsonDewey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BlatchfordRufus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BruceBrooke Wyndham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gemma CarracherDana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maizie CosseyPrison Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BlatchfordH&H Salesgirls . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Perry-Gamble/Sarah PetticanH&H Salesmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vancha Ayris/Chris JollyKyle (UPS Guy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John BlatchfordBookish Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie SmallboneHair Affair Cashier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PetticanKiki the Colorist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vancha AyrisTV Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caris YoungCameraman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vancha AyrisD.A. Joyce Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura WitherallNikos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris LidgardJudge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah PetticanCarlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian CotteeChutney Wyndham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca Perry-GambleCourt Stenographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Smallbone

SCENES AND MUSICAL NUMBERSCAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

ORCHESTRAMD/Keyboard 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ashton MooreKeyboard 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachael PlunkettKeyboard 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James SoftlyGuitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James MaltbyBass Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James StirlingDrums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liam Holmes

Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan MorellViolin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefan MatherReed 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob DowningReed 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracey BridgemanTrumpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil DavisTrombone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Freddy Kweku

WELCOME TO HARVARD

ELLE WOODS

Eleanore is 21 and is currently training for a BA (Hons) in Creative Performance (Acting) having previously trained with Scott Williams in the Meisner Technique at the Actors’ Centre, London.

Her theatre credits include Agent A (Shakespeare’s Library – Strangeworks, Barbican London), Maureen (Rent! – Palace Theatre) and featured roles (The Wedding Singer – Collective Productions, Palace Theatre). Roles whilst training include Marie (The Woyzeck Project), Alice Ayers (Closer), Telephone Operator/Counsellor (San Diego), Jill (The Birds), Amalia (Methusalem) and Sylvia Plath (Becoming Esther).

“Legally Blonde” is one of Eleanore’s favourite musicals - Elle Woods being her dream role. She is delighted to have the opportunity to portray her on the Palace Theatre stage as a proud new member of LTC.

EMMETT FORREST

Olly has been involved in musical theatre for a number of years.

Before joining LTC, he was a member of LODS and was lucky enough to play some fantastic characters, including Ren (Footloose), Radames (Aida) and Cratchitt (A Christmas Carol). He also worked with other production companies, playing Beast (Beauty and the Beast), The Arbiter (Chess), Mr. Darling (Peter Pan) and Jaime (The Last Five Years). Following the success of the first production, a second production of “The Last Five Years” was produced professionally at The Buxton Opera House in June 2015, for which Olly reprised his leading role.

Outside of musical theatre Olly has recently taken part in a number of Big Band Tours across the UK, focusing primarily on Glenn Miller.

MARGOT

Victoria joined LTC in 2012 and made her debut in the ensemble for “Dracula”: “Legally Blonde” marks her 9th show with the company. Her proudest, yet most challenging role to date has been that of the Baker’s Wife in LTC’s recent production of “Into the Woods”.

By day Victoria works as an Event Manager but loves nothing more than being on stage with the fab. people at LTC!

PAULETTE BONIFONTE

“Legally Blonde” will be Lianne’s 14th show with LTC since joining in 2008.

Over the last 7 years she has been lucky enough to play a variety of fantastic roles, which include Mimsie (Summer Holiday), Lottie (Mac & Mabel), Ronette (Little Shop of Horrors), Maggie Jones (42nd Street), Alexandra Spofford (Witches of Eastwick) and, most recently, Cinderella’s Stepmother (Into the Woods).

Paulette is a fantastic comedy role and Lianne is thrilled to be playing the part alongside this talented cast. She’s particularly excited about learning to ‘Bend and Snap’ and hopes she doesn’t do it literally!

SERENA

Eleanor graduated from Masters Performing Arts College. She then went on to travel the world, working professionally as a female vocalist/dancer in various productions (TED Talent/Thomson/Sensatori). She was lucky enough to spend 6 months in New York at Long Lake for the Arts as Entertainment Director and Assistant Choreographer. Now back at home, Eleanor coaches singers and she also teaches dance and drama workshops.

This is Eleanor’s first show with LTC and she is very excited to be a part of ‘Legally Blonde’.

PROFESSOR CALLAGHAN

This will be Paul’s 13th show with LTC. During this time he has played a number of principal roles, including Josephine (Some Like it Hot), Zangler (Crazy for You), Julian Marsh (42nd Street 2004 & 2013), Adam Pontipee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Drake & Greylag (Honk) and Fred (Kiss me Kate). He was also Chorus Master for LTC’s NODA Award-winning production of “42nd Street” (2004) and “Crazy for You”.

Paul has always had a passion for the performing arts and started his music career at the age of 10 playing the tuba. He went on to graduate from the University of Brighton with an Honours Degree in Performing Arts. Since then his varied interests have included conducting the local choir, Allegro, and actually performing in choral, operatic, orchestral and brass band works.

PILAR

“Legally Blonde” is Louisa’s 4th production with LTC. Credits include Lucy the Slut (Avenue Q), shy bookworm Sukie Rougemont (Witches of Eastwick) and Cinderella in LTC’s most recent production (Into the Woods).

Away from musical theatre, Louisa is an accomplished singer/songwriter releasing original material and playing music festivals around the UK. She is currently one half of electro music project ‘Apachelux’.

WARNER HUNTINGTON III

This will be Tobias’s 4th show with LTC and he hopes to continue with many more in the future.

He has been performing in plays and musicals since he was 8 years old and has had the wonderful opportunity to play many leading roles, including Tony (West Side Story), Joseph (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Michael (The Witches of Eastwick), Sammy (Sunset Boulevard), Jacob in the first performance of the brand new musical ‘SAMSON’ and, most recently, Jack in LTC’s 2015 production of ‘Into The Woods’.

Tobias is thoroughly enjoying working with this talented cast and crew, and is especially looking forward to playing the anti-hero Warner, a very different role from those that he usually portrays.

ELEANORE McCANN

OLLY GOURLEY

VICTORIA TEWES

LIANNE LARTHE

ELEANOR SOFTLY

PAUL SMITH

LOUISA STRACHAN

TOBIAS SMITH

BEND & SNAP

VIVIENNE KENSINGTON

Reanne is a 19 year old student studying Musical Theatre. The Performing Arts have been her main interest for as long as she can remember – indeed, she took her first ballet class at the age of 2 and trained at the Morgan Academy of Performing Arts until the age of 18.

She has performed on various stages in London, including Her Majesty’s Theatre, with the award-winning glee and dance troupe Shoebury Dynamix, and has played numerous roles in different productions throughout the years, such as Anita (West Side), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Rusty (Footloose) and Dolly (Hello Dolly).

She is very excited to be involved in her first LTC show, playing the role of Vivienne.

KYLE

Before joining the company in 2012 John worked in film and television and in advertisements for Calpol and British Telecom. “Legally Blonde” will be John’s 5th production with LTC. His previous roles have included Rooster (Honk), Bad Idea Bear (Avenue Q), Fidel (The Witches of Eastwick) and Manfred (Sunset Boulevard).

He is looking forward to playing this comical cameo role and parading around in his tightest pants!

CARLOS

“Legally Blonde” is Julian’s 8th show with LTC. He has played leading roles, including Trekkie (Avenue Q), Bernard (Boeing Boeing) and Narrator/Mysterious Man (Into the Woods). He is now delighted to be playing the role of Carlos and to be part of such a fabulous show.

Julian currently serves as an elected member on the LTC Committee.

SUNDEEP PADAMADAN

/ NIKOS / GRANDMASTER

CHAD

“Legally Blonde” is a milestone for Chris as it will be his 10th show with LTC since joining in 2012. He has enjoyed playing some fantastic parts for LTC, his most recent being Rapunzel’s Prince (Into the Woods), as well as being an Assistant Director and getting involved in building sets.

He now can’t wait to play these hilarious cameos in “Legally Blonde”.

AARON SCHULTZ

Jamie has been performing on stage since the age of 11. This is his 14th show with LTC and he has been fortunate to play many leading roles over the years, including Dennis (All Shook Up), Anthony (Sweeney Todd), Princeton (Avenue Q), and more recently, The Baker (Into the Woods).

CHUTNEY

WINDHAM

Rebecca began performing as a child in school plays and local events. She then went on to appear in plays such as Vinegar Tom and The Snow Queen with her university Theatre Arts Society.

Earlier this year, Rebecca took on her dream role of Little Red Riding Hood (Into The Woods) and she cannot wait to return to the stage as Chutney!

BROOKE WYNDHAM

“Legally Blonde” is Gemma’s 13th show with LTC and, after taking a break from the stage to work behind the scenes over the last 12 months, she is enjoying getting back to her roots to play the energetic Brooke in this large scale all-singing, all-dancing production.

Gemma trained in the arts from a young age at Wendy Headford’s South East Theatre School (SETS) and previously worked as a street dance teacher. She has been one of LTC’s principal dancers since her arrival at the company in 2009 and has also played a variety of character roles over the years including Sandra (All Shook Up), Phyllis (42nd Street), Fluff (Honk!), Bad Idea Bear (Avenue Q) and Gina Marino (The Witches of Eastwick). She was LTC’s Choreographer for “All Shook Up” in 2012 and, more recently, for their 2015 production of “Sunset Boulevard”.

Gemma also serves on the Committee as Communications Officer and manages the Little Theatre Company social networking sites.

ENID HOOPES

“Legally Blonde” marks Kate’s 7th production with LTC. She joined the company in October 2013 as part of the ensemble in ‘Witches of Eastwick’. Since then she has enjoyed many featured ensemble roles within the Company and recently took on the part of Florinda (Into the Woods), one of Cinderella’s mean sisters, who ended up quite the worse for wear by the end of the show!

Kate began performing at the age of 3 at the Pamela Freedman School of Dance and went on to study Performing arts at both College and University level. During this period she had the opportunity to dance for Dizzee Rascal in his ‘Bonkers’ music video and then for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. She currently works in Leigh as a Primary School Reception Class Teacher.

She is excited to be playing the part of Enid Hoopes and is looking forward to letting her inner feminist out!

KATE

Alice has performed with many dramatic societies from a very young age and hopes to pursue a career in acting. Having played Jennifer (The Witches of Eastwick) last year, Alice couldn’t resist returning to LTC to perform again with such a fantastic company.

REANNE NASH

JOHN BLATCHFORD

JULIAN COTTEE

CHRIS LIDGARD

JAMIE REDGATE

REBECCA PERRY-GAMBLE GEMMA

CARRACHER KATE

ANDREWS ALICE

MASTERS

WHIPPED INTO SHAPE

Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darren HarperMusical Director/Chorus Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashton MooreChoreographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura WitherallAssistant Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura HarperCostume Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bradley GreenLighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark SmithSound Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry ReganProduction Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony GodmanDeputy Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren AshtonAssistant Stage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim CaterCostume Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hubbard, Doreen GoodfellowScenery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scenic ProjectsProperties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony GodmanStage Crew . . . . . Mike Davis, Ellis Larthe, Ray Newby, Eddie TraynerHair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occasions Hair Design, Reanne NashFollow Spot Operators. . . . . . . . . Ron Couldridge, Joanne Ellis-BaileyFront of House . . . .Bradley Green, Doreen Goodfellow, Darren HarperPublicity Material & Programme Design. . . . . . . . . . . .Bradley GreenProgramme Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff HookerProgramme Editors . . . . . . . . . . . Gemma Carracher, Sally LightfootPublicity Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bradley Green, Julian CotteeFront of House Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gareth Poxon

Theatre Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen McPhillipsProgramme Co-Ordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate HazellMarketing & Development Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul DriscollStage Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen WitherallLighting Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liam PikeSound Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt GilesMarketing Assistants . . . . .Emma White, James Wareham, Daisy LoweAdministration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura StammersHouse Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgie PerkinsAssistant Front of House Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . .Carla Cater Relief Duty Manager, Palace Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet BrownBuildings & Technical Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Seed

DIRECTOR

Darren has been with LTC for 17 years and ‘Legally Blonde’ is his 31st production with us, either on stage or on the Production Team. Awarded Life Membership of the club in 2012, Darren is currently serving his 4th term as LTC’s Chairman.

This is Darren’s 2nd show in the Director’s chair, having first taken up the position for our 2013 production of 42nd Street.

On stage, Darren has been fortunate enough to play some fabulous roles, including Bill Snibson (Me & My Girl), Ugly (Honk!), Nicky (Avenue Q) and Billy Crocker (Anything Goes). Last year, he also appeared in his first ever play, as Robert in LTC’s hilarious production of Boeing Boeing.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Highlights of Ashton’s credits as a Musical Director include “Rent”, “Godspell”, “Sister Act”, “Fame”, “The Last Five Years”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, “Tommy”, “Hot Mikado” and “Billy Elliot”.

As a gigging musician, Ashton has played for shows including “The Wiz”, “Les Miserables”, “West Side Story”, “A Chorus Line” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, in venues as varied as the Echo Arena (Liverpool), the Ritz Hotel (London) and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also played with West End stars including Hugh Maynard, Rachelle Ann Go and ITV Superstar’s Nathan James. As a featured solo vocalist, Ashton has performed at Her Majesty’s Theatre and the Barbican Centre in London.

An active composer, Ashton composed several songs for the National Lottery-funded musical “A Hundred Shining Hearts”, and produced, directed and conducted a concert performance of his first full musical, “Samson”, in 2015. Most recently, he was a national finalist in the Perfect Pitch 2015/6 Composing Award, adjudicated by Michael Ball and David Baddiel.

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LIGHTING DESIGNER

Mark is a designer/programmer based in Essex/London. He has designed a variety of musicals from “Les Miserables” to “The Wedding Singer”. Currently he works for a lighting company called Neg Earth where he supports artists like Take That and Ed Sheeran for all their technical lighting needs.

He is looking forward to working with LTC on “Legally Blonde”.

SOUND DESIGNER

Harry is excited to be working with LTC again on “Legally Blonde”. It is his 5th show with LTC and his 3rd as sound designer.

He has worked with many local theatrical companies over the last few years both as sound designer and assistant. He works regularly at the Palace Theatre backstage and is looking forward to working his way up the ‘sound ladder’ towards West End theatres. Harry is looking forward to making this show’s sound quality the very best.

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HARRY REGAN

CHOREOGRAPHER

Laura has been with LTC for the past 3 years, making her debut as choreographer for “42nd Street” in 2013. Since then she has had the privilege to perform in a variety of wonderful shows presented by the company. One of the many highlights from her time with LTC was earlier this year, when she played the rather flirtatious American, Gloria, in the hilarious play ‘Boeing Boeing’

She is delighted to return to the role of choreographer for “Legally Blonde” and is also lucky enough to be able to perform as a Delta Nu, alongside the rest of this incredible cast. Choreographing as well as performing has, at times, presented challenges, but she has no doubt that it has been worth it. The preparation has been high energy and brilliant fun, making this show one of Laura’s favourites!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

This is Laura’s 10th year as a member of LTC and she has loved every minute of it.

She has been lucky enough to play some brilliant roles over this time, including Barbara/Bobby (Summer Holiday), Chiffon (Little Shop of Horrors), Natalie/Ed (All Shook Up), Beaky (Honk!), Kate Monster (Avenue Q) and most recently, feisty Italian Gabriella (Boeing Boeing).

Pregnancy ruled Laura out of appearing in “Legally Blonde”. However, as she loves the show, she jumped at the chance to be part of the production team. This is Laura’s 3rd show as assistant director, having previously taken on the same role for our productions of “42nd Street” and “Avenue Q”. She is immensely proud of this show and what the cast, crew and production team have been able to achieve.

Laura is currently serving her 4th term on LTC’s committee as Social Entertainments Manager.

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Tony studied Electrical Engineering at Southend-on-Sea Technical College, and has enjoyed assisting many local amateur drama groups on the technical side ever since. He has been involved in a wide range of managing, making and mending things back stage.

He joined LTC as a spotlight operator on ‘Mack and Mabel’, and was then Stage Manager for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘All Shook Up’. He managed the production, stage managed and sound engineered for ‘Calendar Girls’ as well as building the letter-dropping device and various props. Tony also stage managed ‘42nd Street’, ‘HONK!’ and ‘Witches of Eastwick’ and designed the sound for LTC’s 2015 production of ‘Into the Woods’.

He is really looking forward to being back at the Palace Theatre again as Production Stage Manager for this production of ‘Legally Blonde’.

COSTUME DESIGNER

This is the 8th show for which Bradley has been part of the production team. He previously directed ‘The Witches of Eastwick’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘All Shook Up’. He also helped costume these shows along with ‘42nd Street’. He was Creative Director on ‘HONK!’, which included being responsible for the visual look of the show including the set and costume design, a job he relished.

On stage Bradley has performed many varied roles in a great number of shows, including The Bull Frog (HONK!), The Big Bopper (Buddy), Beadle Bamford (Sweeney Todd), Ali Hakim (Oklahoma!), Fattie Arbuckle (Mack & Mabel), Nicely Nicely (Guys and Dolls), Francis Fryer (Calamity Jane) and Rene (‘Allo ‘Allo).

As well as performing and directing, Bradley designs all of the LTC publicity material and programmes. He has now won the NODA award for ‘Best Deluxe Programme’ for LTC three times – an achievement of which he is very proud.

LAURA WITHERALL

LAURA HARPER

TONY GODMAN

BRADLEY GREEN

We’re always looking for new members. So whether yourforté lies on stage, backstage or even making costumes,there surely isn’t a better way to make so many friendsand most of all have fun!

If you would like to be part of the Little TheatreCompany, please contact our membership secretaryAudrey Bott on 01702 232103 or emailmembership@littletheatrecompany.co.uk

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1963 The Music Man++

1964 Carousel1965 Love from Judy1966 Oklahoma! The Pajama Game1967 Flower Drum Song1968 Camelot Half a Sixpence**

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2001 Annie Crazy For You##

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2003 Anything Goes Me & My Girl2004 Calamity Jane 42nd Street##

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2007 The Pirates of Penzance Copacabana2008 Oklahoma! Summer Holiday2009 Sweeney Todd## Buddy*

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2013 42nd Street HONK!##

2014 Avenue Q## The Odd Couple The Witches of Eastwick2015 Sunset Boulevard^ Boeing Boeing Into the WoodsOur last production Into the Woods:

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Life MembersMr Paul AllwrightMrs Sharon Allwright Mrs Annette BlakeMr Michael BurfordMrs Carla CaterMrs Ann CouldridgeMr Ron Couldridge

Mr Gerry DavisMr Darren HarperMrs Wendy HattonMr Brian HouserMrs Sue MorleyMr Ray NewbyMrs Beverley OnslowMr John OnslowMr Colin SimmondsMrs Debbie SmallboneMrs Olive SmithMr David StokesMrs Sheila ThomsonMr Brian TopsfieldMrs Valerie WilcoxMrs Stephanie WilsonMr Jim WolfeMrs Shirley WolfeMr Roger Young

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Chairman: Darren HarperPublicity Manager & Vice Chairman: Bradley GreenTreasurer : Joanne Ellis-BaileySecretary: Audrey BottBusiness & Marketing Manager: Victoria TewesSocial Entertainments Officer: Laura HarperCommunications Officer: Gemma CarracherElected Members: Tim Cater & Julian Cottee

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NODA is divided into eleven national Regions, each headed by a Region Councillor who sits on the Council (the ruling body of the Association), supported by a network of Regional Representatives and other volunteers. These volunteers are the vital link to the grass roots of the Association and the amateur theatre companies themselves. The Association is administered from its Headquarters in Peterborough, with knowledgeable and friendly staff able to deal with virtually any enquiry relating to amateur theatre.

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This amateur production of ‘Abigail’s Party’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL OF NEW YORK

10-14 May 2016Tue-Sat at 7:30pm & Sat at 2:30pm

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12-15 October 2016Wed-Sat at 7:30pm / Thu & Sat at 2:30pm

Box Office: 01702 351135SouthendTheatres.org.uk

Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn

Based on the story by Robert Louis StevensonOrchestrations by Kim ScharnbergArrangements by Jason Howland

Book and Lyrics by

Leslie BricusseMusic by

Frank Wildhorn

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