Although we were very pleased with the audience turnout at Legally Blonde, (we sold out the orchestra at nearly every show!), we were especially delighted to welcome several local Girl Scout troops to Cast A and B. Did you know that when you bring a large group to Random Farms Kids' Theater shows, you can arrange for a short meet-and-greet afterwards with the actors with a little planning ahead of time? Our leads from Cast A came out to answer a few questions and sign lots of autographs following the show.
It was particularly endearing seeing the tweens clamor for autographs from the male leads, calling out, "Oh, look! It's the UPS guy!" Sam Stein, Cast A's Kyle (and other roles), is a pretty modest guy, but he took it all in stride and obliged every Girl Scout who approached him to sign her program.
We thought the show's message about self-improvement through higher education and hard work, as well as the emphasis on the bonds of female friendship, made "Legally Blonde" a great fit for older Girl Scout troops. Elle gets a lot of support and encouragement not only from her Delta Nu sorority sisters, but also from smart, strong women characters from very different walks of life, like Enid, Vivian and Paulette.
Tenth-grader Olivia Battinelli, Cast A's Enid, below, is also a cadet who is still active in scouting. "I'm a Girl Scout, too," she told the scouts from Scarsdale. Olivia is currently working on her Silver Award, one of scouting's highest honors, as well as juggling school and theater. The younger girls seemed excited to hear that, and it was a nice moment of connection all around.
Although Legally Blonde is over, auditions for our summer Mainstage start on Sunday! School groups and camps with 20 or more people can save 40% on tickets, so if you or your kids are active in summer programs, come see "Shrek The Musical" the last weekend in July and the first weekend in August. To learn more about bringing your group to a Random Farms show, click here.
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