OHMYGOD YOU GUYS! CITY SPRINGS THEATRE’S AWARD-WINNING CONSERVATORY BRINGS LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR. TO SANDY SPRINGS
38 Students from Across Metro Atlanta Show How Believing in Yourself Never Goes Out of Style!
Sandy Springs, GA, – City Springs Theatre Conservatory, the arts education training arm of the City Springs Theatre Company, is proud to announce its 2023 production, presented by Delta Community Credit Union. Directed by Junior Theater Festival award-winner Haden Rider and Arielle Geller, “Legally Blonde The Musical JR. ” will run for three performances on August 25 and 26 in the Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs).
Based on the award-winning Broadway Musical and beloved film featuring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. takes audiences on a delightful journey of self-empowerment and discovery with the iconic Elle Woods as she takes on stereotypes, snobbery and scandal as she pursues her dreams. The production’s infectious music and lyrics, written by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin, are brimming with wit and sass. The treasured tale is from the book by Heather Hach.
The production unfolds as Elle is dumped by her boyfriend, Warner, because he’s going to Harvard Law School and claims she’s not “serious” enough. Instead of accepting his assumption, she seizes the day and gets into law school as well. There she befriends classmates, the teacher’s assistant, Emmett, and a spunky hairdresser, Paulette. Along the way she realizes that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she discovers that she may be destined for a career in law after all.
In just the five years since it was founded, City Springs Theatre Conservatory has served more than 124,000 Atlanta-area students with educational programs, including student matinees and in-class virtual programming. The Conservatory includes a pre-professional program, a summer high school musical, a college preparatory program, and private lesson training in voice, acting, and dance, as well as annual participation in the international Junior Theater Festival. This summer alone, more than 500 students took part in Conservatory programs for elementary, middle and high school students.
“This dynamic cast are all members of our conservatory program, where in addition to bringing this beloved production to life, they work throughout the year on honing their acting, dancing and singing skills to pursue their passion for musical theatre,” said Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “As we prepare the next generation of musical theatre talent, we provide them with an array of opportunities, including performing on stage in our professional productions for City Springs Theatre Company!”
The cast is comprised of 38 students from across the metro Atlanta area with Kennedy Johnson of Kennesaw’s Harrison High School in the lead role of Elle Woods. Sati Rogerson plays Emmet, Gabe Payne has the role of Warner, and Rhylee Mirus plays Paulette.
Also featured are Kiersten Wallace as Brooke, Aleks Kozlovski as Callahan, Ava Grace Roberts as Vivienne, Camry Bennett as Margot, Symone Munoz as Pilar, Wren Peppers as Serena/Kiki, Katie Johnson as Kate, Emj Fulford as Enid, James Wood as Grandmaster Chad/Kyle/Dewey, Bram Fages as Lowell/Prison Guard/Bailiff, Holden Shanks as a Jet Blue Pilot, Jayla Lopez as Stylist/Sabrina, John Kuchinski as Aaron Schultz, Carter Henley as Winthrop, Veronika Volk as Pforzheimer, Ava Fields as Chutney, Tjay Groce as Cashier, Lucy Bryan as the Judge and Annalynn Tietjen as the Bookish Client.
The ensemble is comprised of Ellis Marie Brown, Maddie Ferrell, Jaya Ganesh, Katherine Godfrey, Sydney Hammond, Gabe Hardin, Lanie Kelso, Jazmine Loring, Gigi McClenning, Adrienne Ocfemia, Addison Rosen, Haven Shelton, Lexi Stevens, Lilly Trovato and Madeline Wells.
Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. tickets are $18-$25 ($15-$20 for students) and currently available for purchase. Visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com or call 404-477-4365 for more information.
All performances are held at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Studio Theatre at 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs.
Performance Schedule
Friday, August 25 |7:00pm
Saturday, August 26 | 2:00pm & 7:00pm
About City Springs Theatre Company:
City Springs Theatre Company is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and enriching lives by creating world-class theatre experiences and innovative arts education that drive cultural richness and economic vitality. Through Broadway-style musical theatre featuring regional and national artists, creating a broad range of arts education programs for the enrichment of the community, and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences, City Springs Theatre Company establishes Sandy Springs as a growing cultural center. City Springs Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization.
About City Springs Theatre Conservatory: Soon after its startup in 2018, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) recognized the need for an in-house performing arts training program (the CST Conservatory) to provide consistent training and performance opportunities for young people in the performing arts. The mission of the Conservatory is to welcome a new generation to the joys of singing, dancing, acting, and technical theatre, while offering a challenging musical theatre repertoire for young, talented performers who are looking to enhance their techniques and professional prospects. Through the resources of the professional City Springs Theatre Company and our studio facilities, the Conservatory training programs are designed to equip the next generation with the tools they need to be successful in whatever they choose to do, whether as an artist, arts supporter or well-rounded individual.
For tickets and information call 404-477-4365 or visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com.
