A Note From the Director…
A Note from Denise Parton
Most people tend to giggle or roll their eyes when you mention Legally Blonde. They associate it with the color pink, a little dog riding in a purse, and a story that seems, at first glance, to be superficial.
Personally, I believe Legally Blonde is one of the most empowering stories we tell.
Why?
Because at its heart, it is a story about discovering your own power. It is about refusing to wear the labels others place on you and deciding for yourself who you are going to become.
Elle Woods begins her journey determined to prove her worth to Warner. But somewhere along the way, something remarkable happens. She stops pursuing someone else's approval and starts discovering her own strength. She learns that her value was never dependent on what anyone else thought of her.
And once she steps into that confidence, not for Warner, but for herself, she begins empowering the people around her as well.
Amid the "Omigods," the "Legally Blondes," and the bending and snapping, we discover some surprisingly powerful words:
"The day you broke my heart, you handed me the chance
To make a brand-new start.
You helped me find my way.
There's still so much to learn,
So many dreams to earn.
But even if I crash and burn ten thousand times a day,
I think I'm here to stay.
I'm going to find my way."
As a director, those words resonate deeply with me.
My hope for every camper who walks through our doors is that they discover their own strength, their own voice, and their own path. That they learn it is okay to fail, okay to grow, and okay to become something greater than they imagined.
And perhaps one day, they will be able to say:
"I'm standing here today because Inner Light Family Theatre helped me find my way."
Artistic Team
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Denise Parton
Director
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Nick Mullins
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
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Brittany Griffin
CHOREOGRAPHER
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Braxton Collins
Assistant Director
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Amanda Shirk
STAGE MANAGER
OMG YOU GUYS!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SHOW SPONSORS
JENNINGS & REBECCA JONES FOUNDATION, INC.
CAST LIST
Elle Woods – Sophia Bell
Emmett – Zach Kowalski
Warner – Dodge Blackwell
Vivienne – Evie James
Brooke Wyndam – Bridget Millsaps
Paulette – Camila De Caso
Margo – Caprice Ciletti
Serena – Jada Truitt
Pilar – Mackenzie Fehr
Gaelen – Aarna Suman
Kate – Amani Haro
Kiki – Sarah Young
Sabrina – Lucy Jordan
Callahan – Knox Deml
Kyle – Truitt Blackwell
Dewey – Johnnie McBee
Aaron Shultz – Jack Womble
Sundeep – Zander Freeman
Enid Hoops – Mahayla Shirley
Chutney – Kennedy McKenzie
Grandmaster Chad – Pricilla Johnson
Winthrop – Johnnie McBee
Lowell – Kirsten Fredricks
Pforzheimer – Truitt Blackwell
Store manager – Grace Foy
Sales Woman – Tanner Mallory
Whitney – Adalyn Magree
Pilot – Braxton Collins
Cashier – Mary Naran
Prison Guard/Baliff – Truett Blackwell
Adalyn Magree
Audrey Johnson
Bridget Millsaps
Devyn Lake
Evvy Burgess
Grace Foy
Leia Leban
Mahayla Shirley
Molly Trout
Presely Bates
Pricilla Johnson
DELTA NUS
LAW STUDENTS
Kennedy McKenzie
Lucille Pauliot
Melody Gilliam
Presely Hawthorn
Tanner Mallory
Kirsten Fredricks
Truett Blackwell
Audrey Nale
Caroline Mallory
LITTLE OLD LADIES/MINI CHEER SQUAD
Havi Griffin
Hazel Dearing
Alissia Kudryavtseva
Lisa Zavialova
Saoirse Haro
Mary Naran
Caroline Mallory
PRODUCTION TEAM
Stage Manager/Set Design: Amanda Shirk
Costumer: Denise Parton
Lighting Design: Zander Freeman
Concession Store Manager – Ransom Griffin
SPECIAL THANKS
Oakland High School, Nikki and Lenny Ciletti, Eric and Donna Dame, Kelley Fehr, Liz Helander, Jolee McClure and Bailie Davis with @rcythespians.
Help Us Keep Theater Accessible for Every Child
At Inner Light Family Theatre, we believe the arts have the power to change lives.
Our program exists to give children and teens a place where they can grow in confidence, creativity, leadership, and belonging, regardless of their financial circumstances, experience level, or background. For many of our students, this stage becomes more than a performance space. It becomes a safe place to be seen, celebrated, and encouraged.
Because of that mission, we have made a commitment that no child is ever turned away due to financial hardship.
Today, more than 50% of our campers and performers participate through scholarships or tuition assistance. While we are incredibly proud of that, it also means we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to continue making these opportunities possible.
Your donation helps provide:
Camp and class scholarships for families in need
Costumes, sets, props, lighting, and sound
Scripts, music licensing, and production expenses
Safe, high-quality theatrical experiences for local children and teens
A place where young people can discover confidence, friendship, and their voice
Every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts a child’s ability to participate in the arts.
When you support Inner Light Family Theatre, you are not simply funding a show. You are investing in children. You are helping shy kids become confident, helping creative kids find community, and helping young people experience the joy of creating something beautiful together.
Thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us continue bringing accessible theater opportunities to families in our community.
Together, we can keep the spotlight open for every child.
