Legally Blonde Cast

Jordan has been a part of Be Drama since 6th grade! She was in Music Man Jr, School House Rock Live Jr, and Elf Jr in middle school. She went on to be a part of every BeDrama production from her freshman year to now! Jordan also did a ton of community theatre back in the day! Jordan is the Dance captain of Encore! show choir and she's also in the BHS Film Club Program. Jordan likes to sing and dance and act and she likes to play with her friends and her jellycats! Jordan plans on pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre next year at The Chicago College of Performing Arts, at Roosevelt University! Jordan is thankful for Mr. Hopkins, who always guides her theatrically and emotionally, Mrs. Terbrack who is always there for her when she needs a friend or some advice, Mr. Meloche who has never failed to make her feel safe and supported, her FRIENDSSS for always making her laugh and loving her for who she is! (also her sibling, Logan, she loves you!) and her bae Hailey!! She feels very lucky to have such magical people in her life! Jordan identifies with Elle Woods because no matter how many people disregard her dedication and resilience, she will never stop trying her best! And she lets the haters roll off her back!

Jacob has been in all shows since She Kills Monsters till now, except, All in the Timing In Elementary school Jacob was in a few talent shows, however he doesn’t want you to know that they are on YouTube and you can watch them on the Berkley school page. Jacob sings at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak in the Choral Scholar program, with the choir. Jacob loves to write about anything in his free time. He also loves making short films with his friends whenever he can. Jacob is planning on double majoring in film and musical theatre at Oakland University. And he’s very excited to be a student at OU. Jacob would love to thank his family and friends for everything that they have done for him, he wouldn’t be where/who he is without them. He also wants to thanks J-Hops for all his help and support throughout his time in the program, he wouldn’t be here without him. Finally he would love to thank everyone in cast and crew, he couldn’t ask for a better team. Jacob would like the upcoming seniors to know that he is not worried about the years to come for the program.

Charley has been in all 7 previous shows during their time at BHS including Helsa/Deiter in The Musical Comedy Murders, Plankton in SpongeBob, Cathrine Connolly and many other in the Laramie Project, Gabrielle in Cinderella, ensemble in Mamma Mia and All in the Timing, and Lilith/Lily in She Kills Monsters. Charley is corresponding secretary on the Be Drama Board, and a member of Belletones, the International Thespian Society, NHS, film club, and the district sex education advisory board. They also work at the local public library. In their free time, Charley likes to watch and make films, read, roller skate, listen to music, and play guitar. Charley is planning on going to college for film next year (they haven't decided where) and hopes to live a Sofia Coppola-esque existence. Charley would like to thank their family, friends, JHops, Ms. Noble, Molly, the country of Ireland, and most importantly Sarah Michelle Gellar, who they couldn't have done this without. Charley is so excited for everyone to see this show as it's great representation for bleach blondes!

Sebastian has been in Elf jr. (2019), All in the Timing (2021), Rodgers' and Hammerstein's Cinderella (2022), the Laramie Project (2022), the SpongeBob Musical (2023), and the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (2023) in which he has enjoyed a variety of main and ensemble roles. Last summer, he appeared in Stagecrafters' production of the SpongeBob Musical as Squidward. He participates in BHS' Film Club during lunch hours. He loves to write, does digital and traditional artwork, likes to dress up and put together costumes, and loves to play Dungeons and Dragons.He would love to thank all his friends and family that never fail to remind him how talented he is and, more importantly, how much he is loved. He is so grateful for all the support he has from his family and his boyfriend's family, and would also like to thank his boyfriend Nathan for being so lovely and supporting him in his dream and so much more support that couldn't fit into a bio. He would also like to thank his pet snake Wilson for keeping' it silly and staying a cute noodle. Legally Blonde has been an important story to him since he was a small child, and he is so excited to be bringing such an important contribution to the story. He also thinks Bruiser is possibly the cutest little guy on the whole planet.

Monty has previously performed in 2 BE DRAMA productions, starting in his sophomore year as Larry the Lobster in "SpongeBob the Musical", and in fall of this year, played Eddie McCuen from "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940." He enjoys creative ventures on his own time. He spends a good amount of time working with music, and musical technology, planning to pursue a further education in college in music. Complimenting this, he enjoys photography, and digital art as well. He extends thanks to his friends and people who encouraged him to audition for BE DRAMA productions.

This is Stella’s fifth and final production with Be Drama. They have appeared in Cinderella as Charlotte, The Laramie Project, The Spongebob Musical as Mr. Krabs, and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 as Elsa. They also attend a theater camp where they continue to perform during the summer. Stella is Co-President of Be Drama and and in their non-existent free time they like to play music with friends and sleep. Stella is going to Chicago College for Performing Arts to earn a BFA in Acting and is very very excited about it! They would like to thank their family, friends, and all of the cast and crew!!!

Angelina has done one other BeDrama show, SpongeBob, where she was in the ensemble and played many different characters but most importantly “The screaming Krabby Patty”. Angelina was a student director alongside Grace Comstock for Seussical Jr! Angelina is also social media director and dance captain for this show! Angelina has done theater camps for years in and out of the bedrama walls and also has done singing lessons for 4 years! Angelina loves to go to her 2 favorite camps during her time off from the stage , YMCA Ohiyesa and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. She has been going there for 3, Going on 4 years now. Most of the time when she is not sleeping or eating, you can find Angelina singing, dancing or hanging out with friends. Angelina is very very thankful for her family and her friends for always showing up and being there for her. Jhops, Mrs.Noble and Mrs.Molly for always telling her to never give up and helping her through everything! In the wise words of Angelina Sehi “even when people doubt you and say you can’t do it, show them you can!”

Hannah has been in quite a few previous shows with BeDrama, including Fake Santa in Elf Jr., Ensemble in Cinderella and School House Rock Jr., and an Electric Skate in Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. They have also done 3 years of BeDrama summer camp.They also used to participate in shows at The Community House Birmingham, including Aladdin Jr., Fame Jr., as well as several years of Drama Camp.Hannah is in Encore! show choir at BHS and are apart of National Honor Society. They enjoy singing and playing guitar, playing with their cats and visiting the adoptable cats at PetSmart. They would like to thank their family, their friends, their girlfriend, their lovely twin J.F. Hopkins, Mr. Meloche, Mrs. Coleman, Ms. Julius, Mrs. Belsky, Sgt. Arney, Zach, Mrs. Audrey, Ms. Noble, and their cats for their eternal support. They would not like to thank Grace Comstock, but they would like to thank her cool dog.

Owen was the detective in the musical comedy murders of 1940 and is a part of the Berkley tennis team and partakes in Berkley Hoops. He is thankful for his parents that let him do these shows despite the schedule he tells them about the day of rehearsal. He doesn’t bite, I think.

This is Heiress' third BeDrama production. Her first BeDrama production was SpongeBob the Musical as a fish, jellyfish and pirate. Then she did this year's play The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She played an eccentric, talented, “drink friendly” woman named Bernice Roth. Currently she is only in BeDrama but is considering track in the spring. Heiress loves fashion and everything involved with the sort. She loves watching movies and listening to music. She also recently picked up piano, bass, and drums, and does an exuberant amount of “old lady” hobbies. I’m thankful for my family for always believing in me. Thank you to my friends for supporting me. Thank you to my cast mates for making this experience a pleasure. Thank you to all of my crew friends for being wickedly talented. I love you all !!!:) <3 I hope you enjoy the show !!!

Grace was in the ensemble in R&H Cinderella, and Mrs Puff in The Spongebob Musical. She has done crew for The Laramie Project and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. She also was one of two student directors for Suessical Jr, the middle school musical. Grace has been in the ensemble for multiple Stagecrafters Youth Theater productions, as well as stage managing multiple shows. She has attended multiple theater summer camps, including Bedrama. Grace is on the varsity rugby team. She sings in Belletones choir and Encore! show choir at BHS. She is also the treasurer of Bedrama. Grace enjoys playing guitar, writing music, watching movies, baking, journaling, painting, and getting lunch with friends. She also is in the process of drafting a story. Grace would like to thank her amazing friends and supportive family, Stephanie, and her brother, Blake. Shoutout Jhops, Mr Meloche, Ms Coleman, and Ms Julius. She’d also like to thank everyone who works at Coffee & Bark and Ullman’s Health and Beauty for fueling her through the rehearsal process of the show! Grace would not like to thank Hannah Collins. She would like to dedicate her performance to her funny dog, Nellie.

Jessica was a part of the build department for The Laramie Project and for SpongeBob the musical. She also became co- head of the hair and make-up department for Musical Comedy Murders and Seussical Junior. Jessica has taken acting lessons from ages 9 to 11 and singing lessons from ages 6 to 10. She is a dancer of 5 years at Motor City Dance Factory with jazz, ballet and Hip Hop, she is also a youth leader of a women based group called Pure Excellence. Jessica is thankful for her mother and father for supporting her bedrama experience, cast and crew for making it a joy to be there everyday. She's especially grateful to Jhops for always hearing her voice and always making her feel welcome in this community. OMIGOD YOU GUYS!

Lilah has been a part of BeDrama since her freshman year. Her first performance was for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella followed by the Laramie Project that fall and Spongebob in the spring. She also helped student the most previous fall play, The Musical Comedy of Murders. Apart from BeDrama, Lilah is a part of NHS. Lilah loves to watch 90s movies and listen to music on cassettes. She loves collecting VHS tapes, playing her guitar and air dumming. Lilah is incredibly thankful to her mom, dad, sister, and incredible cast and crew. She also wants to thank her uncles: Kris, Tom, and Joe, Aunts: Lil and Erica, Kate her cousins: Jax, Kian, Cavan, her Oma, Opa, and Papa, as well as Chris, Ivy, Claire, Matt, Eli, Lauren, Ella, Nick, and of course, Eddie Vedder. Lilah wants you to remind yourself in the least cheesy way possible that you are so incredibly loved, that you are important, and worthy of all good that comes your way.

This is Aria's fourth Be Drama performance, having done The Laramie Project, SpongeBob the Musical, and Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Aria is involved in both the Belletones and A Cappella choirs in school. She obviously loves to sing, dance, and act, but writing is her biggest passion. Aria is thankful for her mom for everything she does, and her sister for the constant reminder of her presence through Aria's aching knee. She is also thankful for her grandparents, aunts, and uncles for always sticking by her side. And as always, she is very thankful to her therapist.

Alex started acting last year in the production of Spongebob, and has been trying out for shows since. Alex doesn’t have any past experience, besides acting in her mirror, but has found a real passion for it. Alex has done many things in her life but the thing that she sticks with is singing, and is in her school's A Cappella choir. Alex loves to do art and dance as well, but most of that time is spent on watching movies and listening to music. She is thankful for all the people that have supported her through her life and who have cheered her on. And is so grateful to have such supportive and cheerful friends along the way. Alex wants to chase after her dreams of becoming an actor and singer, so is grateful for the chase she has gotten, and is excited to be a part of the process of Legally Blonde.

Chloe was ensemble for last years production of SpongeBob! She has attended multiple Bedrama summer camps! She loves to sing and is a member of the BHS A capella choir! As well as a member of NHS here at Berkley! She loves to bake and decorate sweets as well as walking her two adorable dogs! She also enjoys painting and watching true crime shows with her pets! Chloe is so thankful for all her friends and family always supporting her and pushing her to be her best!

Jay has been in crew for two BeDrama shows one being Cinderella and the other being Musical Comedy Murders and they were in hair and makeup for Musical Comedy Murders. Jay has not had any outside theatre experience. Jay has done varsity sideline and competition cheer for BHS since freshman year. Jay likes drawing, singing and, photography and has taken photos for BeDrama’s production of Spongebob the musical. Jay is thankful for family and friends, especially those in the cast.

James had participated in Seussical Jr. (which was his 1st show). Besides Seussical Jr. & Legally Blonde, James is one of the founders of the Norup International Drama Club. James is talented in many ways. While being interested in Drama, James plays piano, violin, and drums, produces music, draws, sings, dances, plays basketball and football with friends. James identifies with Elle as he too doesn't know when to quit. Whenever James pursues a goal, he will try and try till he succeeds. I am very excited to be here. This is my first BeDrama show. Technically, I shouldn't be here (shh...).

Emmanuel previously played The Cat in the Hat in "Seussical Jr." Emmanuel has participated in the Be Drama summer camp. Emmanuel is also part of the Norup International School Drama Club and has performed multiple showcases. He is also part of the Norup International School Dungeons and Dragons Club. Emmanuel likes to draw along with singing and playing video games. Emmanuel is thankful to John Hopkins and Zachary Guerra for giving him this opportunity to be a part of this performance. Emmanuel is also thankful to his mother for helping him along the way. Emmanuel had tons of fun being part of this production and can't wait to be part of future performances by Be Drama and others!

Nathan was ensemble in Cinderella, and played a variety of characters including Bill McKinney and Russell Henderson's Mormon teacher in Laramie Project. He played one of the mob fish and other ensemble roles in Spongebob, and played Patrick O'Reilly in Musical Comedy Murders. He acts as a substitute teacher for Michigan Stage, a theater group that teaches students and seniors about performing and writing plays. He plays flute in marching band and participates in the Advanced News and Broadcasting Class. I'm thankful for the cast and crew, especially my boyfriend Sebastian, and my family, who support me and recognize my talents even when others don't. Have a fun day!

Jackson has worked in backstage crew on The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. He has been in marching band and was on the JVB soccer team. Jackson enjoys a good movie or video game. He is currently learning to use 3D modeling software. On top of this he is big into music, he plays the alto saxophone in both the marching band and jazz lab, he also plays the oboe in the high schools concert band. Jackson is very thankful towards Nathan Raimi for encouraging him to even try out for the musical in the first place.

Cora has been a part of one previous BeDrama theatrical experience, that being last year's Spongebob the Musical. She considers said show to have been a delight to be a part of which inspired her to join this year. Cora has not been involved in any professional theatrical events outside of Berkley High School. Outside of the musical, Cora is not in any extracurricular activities, but has made it a personal mission to make it to every single open mic night this year. Ever the avid reader, Cora always has her nose shoved into a book, more often than not one on her phone. Reading fanfiction is a favorite pastime for her, and when not busy in school uses it as an escape. While at home, it's become a joke among her online friends that if she's playing a game, it's bound to be Genshin impact. Cora plans on taking the summer off before going to OCC. Her future is uncertain, but she knows her friends have her back. The people Cora values most in her life are the ones who have chosen to support her throughout the years despite her nonsense. Those include Romeo, Zach, and her parents.

This is Kate's third show with BeDrama, previously appearing as Darlene Lambert in Elf Jr. and ensemble in Cinderella, as well as attending BeDrama's summer camp in 2019. Kate has been part of BHS's auditioned show choir, Encore! for the past two years. Kate enjoys doing fun and extravagant makeup looks, reading, writing, as well as playing guitar and piano. Kate would like to thank her friends and girlfriend for all that they do for her, along with her books for always waiting on her bookshelf for when she gets home every day...

Tamsin has been a part of the BeDrama program since her summer going into 7th grade where she went to her first drama camp. She went on to be in the next two middle school musicals, playing the role of Emily in Elf Jr. in 8th grade. In high school, Tamsin was in She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, Mamma Mia!, All in the Timing, and Cinderella in the Ensemble. In the Laramie Project she played Romaine Patterson, Eileen Engen, Alison Mears, and the Minister's Wife. Legally Blonde is Tamsin's first production since The Laramie Project. Tamsin has not been a part of theater outside of Berkley, but she has performed as a musician at various cafés and small concerts. In her free time, Tamsin LOVES playing guitar and has really taken to learning songs by musical artist Adrianne Lenker and the band she's in Big Thief. Next year, Tamsin plans to take a gap year away from the stress of school. She's going to take a couple college courses on guitar and piano, and has been looking at being a Disney Princess performer for children's parties. After her gap year, she is looking into colleges for music composition and business. I'm grateful for my own Delta Nu's who are relentlessly supportive when it feels like the world is against me. Lilah, Tyann, Heiress, and Jay I love you all to the moon and back. I want to thank ALL of my friends for being absolutely the most wonderful people I've ever met, you make life shine a thousand times brighter. And of course, I want to thank my parents, JHops, and Ms Noble for always being there for me. "You Must Have Faith In People, And You Must Have Faith In Yourself." -Elle Woods

This is Alise’s first production with BeDrama. Alise is in Encore! and likes being on a stage. She likes to play tennis and volleyball, skateboards, rollerblades, and sings. Alise likes the fact that Elle did not let anything get in her way of what she wanted to do. It was inspirational to see how Elle pushed through the people who didn’t believe in her and didn't give up. Alise is a bit shy at first, but opens up around people who welcome her with open arms and make an effort to become friends. Alise loves to make new friends and cherishes the friendships she has and will make very much.

Levy was in crew for most of freshman and sophomore year. He later realized he wanted to do more. This is his first experience bring on stage. Levy hasn’t had many other experiences in theater. Although recently they’ve been ushering at the Detroit Opera House and has seen many shows. Levy is on the girls swim team here at Berkley. Outside of school he also does taekwondo and after about 8 years, earned his black belt. Levy enjoys drawing and other creative things. Levy is thankful for his friends and family for pushing him to do new things even if it makes him uncomfortable. Levy also looks up to Broadway actor Alex Brightman as an inspiration in acting and life. Levy likes onion rings.

Zoe was a student producer in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Zoe played Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Aunt Spiker in James and the Giant Peach at Milan middle school. Zoe loves spending time with her family and friends. Zoe is very thankful for her family and friends' support during the rehearsal process leading up to the show. Zoe is especially grateful for her parents for always picking her up and helping her out.

This will be Bruiser’s first Be Drama show, allowing him to once again steal the stage with his amazing theatrical talent. As for his past works of art, he was the runner up for the role of Cujo and has understudied to Sandy in Annie, as well as Grease. He is currently working on producing a documentary of his life and is going through the process of playing a new role in Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol. Unfortunately, because he only stands at a whopping height of 11 inches, basketball was not a viable option for Bruiser. However, soccer is his current main interest since he can actually reach the ball. Bruiser enjoys taking long walks around the cul-de-sac, racing with his close friend named tail, and chasing his owners up the stairs and down the stairs, up the stairs and down the stairs. He is deeply grateful for Lamby, Shelly, Giraffey, beary and socks. He fully endorses being a nepo doggy.

Lev has dabbled in the theatrical world in the past, this being his theatrical debut. Lev is a four year wrestler, and two year cross country runner. He also enjoys skiing and golf. Lev enjoys golfing with friends and spending time with friends and family. Lev is thankful for his family and friends for encouraging him and plans on majoring in business management. Lev has taken his next step to stardom, becoming an IRL (In real life) streamer, frequently streaming in public including at school!