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Legally Blonde – The Musical

Marblehead Little Theatre Presents

Legally Blonde at marblehead little theatre

Book by  Heather Hach
Music and Lyrics by  Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Based on the movie Legally Blonde

Photos on line at  http://snapdog.smugmug.com/Marblehead-Little-Theatre

Joe Puleo has been photographing all of the plays presented by the Marblehead Little Theatre--starting with Oklahoma.

This is a professional site where you can order high quality prints by a professional lab at reasonable prices. Should you need something specific, please feel free to contact Joe: 978-979-1227, joe@portraitsoflight.com www.portraitsoflight.com

Owen's Legally Blonde Video Blog

Last Chance To Get Tickets To Legally Blonde!

Take a look behind the scenes of Legally Blonde in Owen's Blog (back from Brighton Beach Memoirs by popular demand!). Get your tickets now for the final weekend of the show! Below are the performances still available.

Artistic/Production Team:

Producers: Judy Wayne and Lori Lord
Director: Steve Black
Music Director: Lianne Goodwin
Choreographer: Lara Finn
Stage Manager/Lighting Designer: Tyson Miller
Associate Director: Chris Martel
Assistant Stage Managers: Holly Murphy & Amanda Guy
Assistant Musical Directors: Anna Morsillo and Craig Simonetti
Dance Captain: Kara Nelson
Scenic Designer: Nate Bertone
Costume Designer: Elvira Schoenthal
Assistant Costumer: Lee Creighton
Props Coordinator: Susan Parker

Cast:

Elle Woods – Amy Strong
Paulette – Sarah Goldstein
Emmett – Michael Levesque
Professor Callahan – Dan Goldstone
Warner – Ben Barber
Vivienne – Laura Scherf
Brooke, Delta Nu (Shandi) – Kelly Boylin
Serena – Michaela Reggio
Pilar – Christine Movius
Margot – Amanda Arruda
Enid, Ensemble – Julie Schoenthal
Sales Manager, Judge, Ensemble –Allison Duff
Carlos, Pforzheimer, Ensemble – Michael Gobiel
Kate, Chutney, Ensemble –Kadie Greenfield
Mom, Courtney, Whitney, Ensemble – Nicole Vander Laan
D.A., Joyce Riley, Ensemble – Meghan Holtz
Kyle, Dewey, Ensemble - Erik Rodenhiser
Grandmaster Chad, Aaron, Guard, Ensemble – Owen Grover
Padamadan, Nikos, Ensemble – Cheeyang Ng
Dad, Winthrop, Reporter, Ensemble – Bruce Whear
Kristine, Ensemble – Jacqui Amrich
Gabby, Ensemble – Kathryn Jancsy
Leilani, Ensemble – Tatiana Dalton
Cece, Ensemble – Ari Conte
Veronica, Ensemble – Kara Nelson
Male Ensemble Roles - Jake Corcoran,  Allen Yannone, James Zissulis, Joe Boyce (swing)

Bruiser Woods Has Been Cast!

Charlene and Freddie
Charlene and her dog Freddie

Marblehead Little Theatre is pleased to announce the casting for the role of Bruiser, Elle Wood's dog, for the upcoming production of Legally Blonde. After an arduous search, the role was awarded to Freddie Peters. Freddie's owner is Charlene Peters, Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Marblehead and Swampscott Reporters. Freddie, a seven year old Chihuahua, is thrilled to be cast and is already hard at work rehearsing for his MLT debut. Complete casting will be announced shortly.

Legally Blonde is directed by Steve Black and co-produced by Lori Lord and Judy Wayne. Musical direction is by Lianne Goodwin with choreography by Lara Finn.  Performances of Legally Blonde will take place at Marblehead Little Theatre's Firehouse, 12 School Street, Marblehead, from June 21st - July 1st.

Tickets will be available on line and for sale at the Spirit of 76 Bookstore

Past

Rabbit Hole

Marblehead Little Theatre Presents
"Rabbit Hole" by David Lindsay-Abaire

Rabbit Hole Logo by Ursina Amsler

"An Extraordinary Production!"

"Superbly well performed, exceeding all our expectations!"

"Best show we've seen this year!"

"Professional and sensitive performances. Highly recommend see this show!

 
Produced by Gretchen Fisher and Steve Black
Directed by Brianne Beatrice

RABBIT HOLE charts the bittersweet search for comfort after a life shattering accident turns the world upside down for Becca and Howie Corbett.

Performances:

April 27, 28, May 4*, 5 at 7:30PM
April 29 and May 6 at 2:00PM

Photos on line at  http://snapdog.smugmug.com/Marblehead-Little-Theatre

Joe Puleo has been photographing all of the plays presented by the Marblehead Little Theatre--starting with Oklahoma.

This is a professional site where you can order high quality prints by a professional lab at reasonable prices. Should you need something specific, please feel free to contact Joe: 978-979-1227, joe@portraitsoflight.com www.portraitsoflight.com

Cast:

Becca: Jennifer Parkos
Howie: Jim Shalkoski
Izzy: Maryanne Truax
Nat: Barbara Lasovick
Jason: Nat Roberts

Past, Plays & Musicals

Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn

Marblehead Little Theater Presents An Original Play by Shari Frost

At the MLT Firehouse March 16-17 & 23-25, 2012

Katie & Jawhn

Written by Shari D Frost  www.sharidfrost.com
Directed by Anne Lucas

A muffin shop under renovation and one week away from grand opening.  An ex-con named John (or is it Jawn, as the locals say?)  A Tulane freshman named Katie (or is it Kate?).  A contractor named Sonny.  And a storm on the way.  F’sure!  (And don’t forget about the music…this is New Orleans, after all!)

"With the rhythms of N'Awlins hanging in the air, Frost brings us hearts full of love and regret. This is one storm I look forward to!" - Kate Snodgrass, Artistic Director, Boston Playwrights' Theatre.

K&J show photoPhotos on line at  http://snapdog.smugmug.com/Marblehead-Little-Theatre/Katie-and-Jawhn

Joe Puleo has been photographing all of the plays presented by the Marblehead Little Theatre--starting with Oklahoma.

This is a professional site where you can order high quality prints by a professional lab at reasonable prices. Should you need something specific, please feel free to contact Joe: 978-979-1227, joe@portraitsoflight.com www.portraitsoflight.com

MLT’S KAT(I)E & J(AW)HN & MARBLEHEAD’S MUFFIN SHOP TEAM UP TO SPONSOR A MUFFIN FLAVOR CONTEST

In conjunction with the MLT premiere of Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn, an original play by Marblehead’s own Shari D. Frost set in an under-renovation muffin shop in New Orleans, the Muffin Shop in Marblehead will create a new muffin recipe. From flavor suggestions submitted by you, the Muffin Shop will select a winner for a “premiere” of its own.

Muffin flavor ideas should be e-mailed to info@mltlive.com by Sunday, March 4th. The winner will receive 2 free tickets to Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn.

February 8, 2012 - Casting is set for Kat(i)e & J(aw)hn, an original play by local playwright Shari D. Frost, opening at Marblehead Little Theatre on March 16.

John (aka Jawn) will be played by Chris Clark of Marblehead, a familiar face to local audiences on the North Shore, who was last seen in MLT’s Reindeer Monologues.

Katie (or is it Kate?) will be played by Katelyn Beaudoin of Salem, recently seen in the role of Mimi in Salem State University’s Rent.

Sonny will be played by Michael Siering of Salem, who has acted on stage, film and television, and was previously a proud member of Wharf Rat Productions and Hit and Run Theatre.

Barbara will be played by Meghan Holtz, also of Salem, and fresh off her run as Blanche in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs.

The role of the Homeless Street Musician will be played by popular jazz guitarist and Swampscott resident Vernon Dinnall.

Past

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Marblehead Little Theatre presents Neil Simon’s "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the MLT Firehouse In January and February, 2012

Produced by: Kara Nelson and Christine Dhionis
Directed by: Steve Black
Lighting Designer: Matthew Breton
Costume Designer: Elvira Schoenthal
Stage Manager: Lindsay Alcorn

Performance Dates and times:

January 27, 28 & 29, 2012

February 3, 4 & 5, 2012

Final Performance Today at 2pm. General Seating - $20 for adults, $15 for students

 "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

A Review by Sheila Barth for the Theatre Mirror

(Excerpt) "Anything associated with New York wasn’t popular in the Bay State on Super Bowl weekend, but audiences at Marblehead Little Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s comedy, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” enjoyed the warmth and laughter of this tale set in 1937 Brooklyn. The production ran Jan. 27 through Feb. 5. Actor Owen Grover, a Boston College senior portraying 15-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome, wore a New York Yankees baseball cap, and designer Andrew Barnett’s handsome, two-tiered set sported a Yankees pennant on the wall. Nobody in the packed theater cared. The props were necessary to Simon’s charming coming-of-age tale that resonates today, despite radically changed mores."  Click here for the complete review. 

Brighton Beach Memoirs - Cast on Set
Click to view more photos - images courtesy of Joe Puleo

 

Ever wonder what happens in the weeks leading up to the big show? How do the actors gear up for a performance? Well now is your opportunity to find out! Check out the video below as Owen Grover guides you through the first rehearsals of Brighton Beach Memoirs.

Also, head over to the button on the top right to access Backstage at MLT, a new blog designed to give you the backstage scoop!

The Cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs

Eugene Morris Jerome – Owen Grover
Stanley Jerome – Alex Grover
Kate Jerome – Ursina Amsler
Jack Jerome – Bobby Kerrigan
Blanche Morton – Meghan Holtz
Nora Morton – Jacqui Amrich
Laurie Morton – Annie Krivit

Photos on line at http://snapdog.smugmug.com/Marblehead-Little-Theatre

Joe Puleo has been photographing all of the plays presented by the Marblehead Little Theatre--starting with Oklahoma.

This is a professional site where you can order high quality prints by a professional lab at reasonable prices. Should you need something specific, please feel free to contact Joe: 978-979-1227, joe@portraitsoflight.com www.portraitsoflight.com

Past

“Who I’ll Be”

Who I'll BeA night full of fierce belting and beautiful music that you won't want to miss!

"Who I'll Be"is a concert showcasing the works of contemporary music theatre featuring composers such as Pasek & Paul, William Finn, Ryan Scott Oliver, Alan Menken and many more.

Singers: DJ Plunkett, Mary Janus, Alex Newell, Katy Geraghty
with accompaniment by Austin Davy

At the Firehouse - One performance only!

Friday, August 19, 7:30pm

Admission is a recommended minimum donation of $5 to support Marblehead Little Theatre's fundraising efforts and provide performance opportunities to young, local talent.