Tips for Directing Legally Blonde

Make it Sparkle Video with Jeremy Goldson
Theatre Director and Teacher

3:17 (runtime)

Director’s Notes

Discover the challenges and creative caveats of directing the beloved production, "Legally Blonde," as Director Jeremy Goldson shares his insights. In this enlightening video, Jeremy reflects on the hurdles presented by the play's distinctive montages, the impact of post-COVID challenges, and the demanding nature of the musical's songs.

• Jeremy acknowledges the uncertainty and difficulty in replicating the success of "Legally Blonde." He struggled with the intricate montages, which posed staging and singing challenges.

• The traditional theatrical elements of the play worked seamlessly, but the montages disrupted the show's momentum—presenting difficulties in maintaining tempo and flow during the production.

• Jeremy emphasizes the medium difference between theater and television, expressing the inherent challenge of adapting a TV-based narrative with the freedom to manipulate time and space to the constraints of a live stage.

• The complexity of the songs in "Legally Blonde" adds an extra layer of difficulty, requiring extra rehearsal time to achieve the an idea level of precision. There are dissonant harmonies and intricate band arrangements.

• Jeremy highlights the importance of not only focusing on character movement but also grounding characters in space to guide the audience's attention. He says this was a key aspect that may have been overlooked in their production.

More About Jeremy

Experienced Director and teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Acting Coaching, Theatre, Sports Writing, and Performing Arts. Strong professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Directing and Theatrical Production from Roosevelt University.