Legally Blonde at Camp Louise 2022

Last night, the entire camp sat mesmerized in Jill’s Place by the absolutely incredible performance of Legally Blonde.  I asked Director Michelle and Musical Director Rachel to share some of their thoughts…..

Legally Blonde by the Numbers

39 kids on stage
9 backstage crew members
4 tech geniuses
18 dance department performers
16 staff & CIT cameos
1 fake dog
1 real dog
14 songs
17 rehearsal days
1 incredible experience

Legally Blonde by the Experience

Last night was electric. From the moment the opening chord blared from the incredible sound system at Jill’s Place, the audience was cheering, and they didn’t seem to stop until the hour of Legally Blonde had come to a glorious end. The audience at Camp Louise is always supportive – making signs, clapping, and laughing – but last night was at a whole other level. This had to do with the incredible cast and crew. As the young people like to say right now, the LB group “slayed”. It isn’t easy to learn 120 script pages of notes, lines, and dance moves in so few days, but the kids did it! Some have never performed or been on stage crew, while others are seasoned, having done many community and school productions . . . but during and after last night’s show, every one of them was beaming, and many shed literal tears of joy. We work with young people on shows year round, and during this process, we talked often about our hopes and goals for the three weeks: create community, help kids grow in their roles, and have a good time. As Directors, we always hope things will go decently well and the kids will feel positively about the experience when it’s over. Very rarely do we come away thinking, “That was pretty darn perfect.” And this was. What a show! What a night! What a camp!

-Michelle and Rachel

This Week’s Birthdays at Camp Louise –

July 17
Ella – Bunk 22
Lilah – Bunk 5

July 19
Shannon – CIT
Magda – Staff

July 20
Brie – ST
Nikita – ST

July 22
Sophie – CIT
Rachel – CIT
Jan – Staff