Does your dog have what it takes to star in Legally Blonde The Musical?

Does your dog have star quality? The producers of Legally Blonde the Musical are on the hunt for a canine star for when the show comes to Birmingham in May.

Legally Blonde has two very important members of cast – a Chihuahua called Bruiser and a dog called Rufus. Bruiser is already cast, so they are holding auditions to find a Rufus!

Legally Blonde is a musical based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name.

It tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham in a murder trial. Throughout the show, no one has faith in Elle Woods, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself.

Throughout her journey and adventures, Elle is regularly accompanied by her pet pooch but also encounters Rufus.

Auditions will be held at the New Alexandra Theatre on Sunday 4th February between 10am – 12pm, so does your dog have what it takes to  make the cut? Could he or she be right for the part?

What is the judging panel looking for?

A British Bulldog

First and foremost they are looking for a British Bulldog as appeared in the film. They are open to other breeds, but they need to have that look about them. Fairly bullish and robust. Cute and fluffy is not what they are looking for!

Temperament

If your dog is relaxed, laid back, good with people and enjoys a good fuss, they would love to hear from you.

Responsive to commands

By this they mean if your dog responds to ‘come here’, ‘sit’ etc. and doesn’t just wander off doing its own thing. They don’t expect the dog to perform tricks.

Experience

Although absolutely not essential, some form of stage experience would be a huge bonus. Even the most confident of dogs can suddenly be affected by the lights, the band and the huge round of applause they are bound to receive on their big entrance!

Anyone who would like to apply for an audition can email legallyblondedogauditions@gmail.com for more information and an application form.

Please note you and your dog must be available from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 May.
Legally Blonde The Musical, starring Rita Simmons, Lucie Jones and Bill Ward, will be on show at the New Alexandra Theatre between 21-26 May. See here for tickets.