High-energy, sharp musical theatre jazz infused with pop stylings, hip hop, and cheer choreography. Movement was driven by Elle’s confidence, charm, and evolution. Each number reflected a distinct tone, from courtroom polish to Delta Nu sparkle.
Legally Blonde
Venue / Company
Opera House Players, CT
Year
2020
Role
Choreographer
Cast Description
32 Performers, 2 Dogs; Community Theatre
Choreographed Numbers
Omigod You Guys
What You Want
Blood in the Water
Positive
Ireland
Chip on My Shoulder
Whipped Into Shape
Take it Like a Man
Bend and Snap
Legally Blonde Remix
Finale/Bows
(and scene transitions)
Challenges / Innovations / Notable Moments
Taught Most of this Show ONLINE. This was our first production back since COVID-19 shut down live theatre and in-person gatherings. I choreographed the majority of the show remotely, providing detailed notes and spacing references to the cast via PDF and teaching all movement through Zoom. My son, Ethan, assisted in demonstrating partner work so actors could see both parts of each sequence clearly. When we finally gathered in person, I was genuinely impressed by how prepared everyone was. The cast had clearly done the work. We didn’t simplify the choreography to accommodate remote learning — if anything, we added more complexity and precision than what’s typically done with this show.
Pacing & Comedy Timing:Much of the movement was tied directly to punchlines, so choreography had to land in sync with the humor/physical comedy and dance precision.
Dance References Galore:“A Musical” featured nods toCats,Les Mis,Fosse, and more. Each section required genre-specific vocabulary while still flowing as one cohesive number.
Tap-Heavy Numbers:Several songs featured intricate tap work, so training the ensemble and maintaining rhythm clarity were essential.
Egg-cellent Visuals:“Make an Omelette” was a choreographic and scenic explosion. We had tap dancing eggs, chefs flipping magnetic eggs, and of course, an omelette.
