Final auditions will be held on August 30 and 31 for JCC’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical beginning at 7 p.m. in Scharmann Theatre. Performances will be held in November.

Anyone age 16 and up is welcome to audition. Those auditioning should memorize a song and bring sheet music for the accompanist. They should also wear loose-fitting clothing and be prepared to learn some dance moves. 

The production calls for a cast of 40 people. According to director Robert Schlick, males ages 16 to 60 as well as male and female dancers, singers, acrobats, and gymnasts are needed.

Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the efforts of a girl who wants to be a lawyer, depicting her journey from looking at the world in a childish way to becoming a mature, successful woman. It begins as a fairy tale of believing that life will work out if you look good and marry well, and ends as a fairy tale that has been achieved through hard work.

When Legally Blonde: The Musical played on Broadway, it earned Tony award nominations, a Drama Desk award, and Outer Critics award nominations. The show, ranked in the top 10 most requested for tickets, features 18 songs and plenty of costumes, settings, and high-powered dancing.

For more information, call 716.338.1153.