<p>Just found out that Lindsay is a '06 grad from Millikin and that, Rachel and Mara, who were both cut before the final 10, work at Disney in one of my wife's shows. Interesting mix of talent.</p>
<p>I have to say the previews for next week's episodes leave a bad taste in my mouth. Apparently they perform a mock scene with each girl taking the part of Elle, separately, and the other girls being the chorus. One of the girls was complaining that the other girls weren't giving their all on HER scene. Another girl, in a response interview, basically said that of course they weren't giving their all, they "want to be Elle not be in the chorus". </p>
<p>Had to leave out some of the more peppery language she had within that statement but that was just such a pathetic and sad response. If you can't appreciate the work a chorus does, usually much more than the leads, and think that they are lesser than you, then you don't deserve to be a performer.</p>
<p>ActresstoBe -
I know someone who was offered to be in the top 10 and she said most of the entire show is scripted, allowing for drama and conflict, which is one of the reasons she opted not to be on the show. I think it stinks, personally.</p>
<p>rossji,
that does stink, but I am addicted to the show. I was so sad to see Lindsay go. My mom and I liked her the best.
How is it scripted? By what the judges say or what the girls are saying?</p>
<p>Sorry Defying! I just caught your post now! I don't really know how it is scripted, but our friend said the judges determine what is said; at least that's what I'm assuming (this info is 3rd-hand through my daughter). I know that it's not what it seems, however.
Our favorite is Autumn (I also like Lauren); I heard that
xxxxx wins (I won't spoil it for you!) If you want to know, I can PM you. Again, I'm not 100% sure, but I heard who wins before they dumped anyone, and she's still in it.</p>
<p>My D and I like Autumn, too. Does anyone else think that Lauren looks like a version of Britney Spears at one time of her life?</p>
<p>I like Autumn too. She seems to be the most genuine.
I also really like Rihannon. I know she isn't the most vocally strong but I cant help but love her. </p>
<p>But I also think Autumn looks HORRIBLE as a blonde.</p>
<p>I also thought it was a crime to cut Emma before Natalie.</p>
<p>Autumn should win.</p>
<p>The first girl eliminated is hostessing at the Brooklyn Diner near Carnegie Hall.</p>
<p>Wow, Skwidgymom! Which one is that again?
From being on a national TV show to hostessing at a diner... major bummer!!</p>
<p>I don't find that too odd really. It is not like she was on a national TV show where she was cast in a role. Some of the contestants in the Legally Blonde Search for Elle, do not have major credits professionally yet and so like many aspiring actors in NYC, she likely is auditioning and working in a restaurant.</p>
<p>We all know young actors even more talented than some of the girls on that Elle show who are also not currently working on stage and are auditioning and holding another job to earn money. It is not like every girl on the Elle show is like the most talented of all the aspiring young actors in all of NY, LOL.</p>
<p>I don't really watch the show but my D does and she recognized her, which scares me more than I can possibly say.</p>
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<p>Just anecdotally (and not exactly related to Legally Blonde), but along the lines of what Soozie said above, we were enjoying an after-show desert at an establishment near Columbia in the upper West Side last weekend. It happened to be my d's 21st b'day and she ordered a mixed drink. Our delightful waitress asked if she were 21 and of course, we all grinned and said "She is as of today". Soon after that, this young lady comes over with a complimentary drink for my d and sang an UNBELIEVABLE version of Happy Birthday to her in an amazing and beautifully strong operatic-style soprano. I could see my musician-son sort of cringe when she started the song, as he feared what would happen on the third "Happy Birthday!" refrain when the song jumps up an octave. However, she nailed it.</p>
<p>Turns out she just had gotten her first "professional" job in a small theater and is soon to finish her degree from Manhattan School of Music. She will be auditioning and continuing to work at the diner, I am sure.</p>
<p>And about the "Legally Blonde" show: It's a guilty pleasure which I Tivo and watch all alone when I get the chance :).</p>
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<p>rossji, that is not at all unusual. You will find actors, even with professional credits, doing all kinds of similar work, all over Manhattan. Stop in at Ellen's at 51st and Broadway. An actor we know, Jai Rodriguez, who had a lead role in the Canadian cast of Rent for a year, went home to NYC when the run ended, and worked at a gym handing out towels, before getting his next acting job. John Lloyd Young was an usher a few months before being cast in Jersey Boys. I could tell you stories like that all day long.</p>
<p>Alwaysamom-
I know what you're saying. It just seems that on NATIONAL tv, these girls would get some kind of exposure where they would be getting other offers to at LEAST do paid regional theater, etc., NOT hostessing at a diner. That's all.</p>
<p>RossJi, but these girls are not with major credits or a role on national TV. They were just in a contest on TV. And even if someone has major roles on national TV or on Broadway, they have to audition between performance jobs and often hold another job in the meantime while auditioning. I mean I know people who have been on Broadway (that's a MUCH bigger credit than a contestant on the Next Elle Woods show) who work other jobs between gigs. </p>
<p>You are talking about the first girl cut on the show (I didn't watch it and don't know who you mean) but it is not like this girl has more talent or any big credits than the thousands of girls her age with BFA degrees and theater resumes with credits hitting the audition circuit. I don't see someone in her position, in other words, as having more of a chance to go right into the next casting job than the next person, including even your talented daughter! :D</p>
<p>Also, if someone with Broadway or National Tour credits works a restaurant or regular job (non performance) between gigs, I sure think a girl who was a contestant on that Legally Blonde contest TV show might have to do that too while auditioning for the next gig. In my view, having watched clips online of some of the girls in the early rounds, many were not that talented or not as talented as some girls I have seen their age in BFA programs.</p>
<p>I also think it is more likely that whichever girl comes in first or second in the show, might more readily get offers for something else right away as compared to a mere contestant who got cut early on.</p>
<p>If anyone has ever read the book "Making It On Broadway," none of this woud be a surprise. It tells stories of former Tony nominees/winners who are scrounging for jobs, even. Man is that book ever depressing if you have a kid who is an MT hopeful!</p>
<p>What scared me was that my kid recognized her!</p>
<p>Autumn has a cameo in the new Battery's Down installment. I suggest people watch those installments if they want to see some talented kids. I just don't see the talent in the Legally Blonde show. There is not a real "triple threat" among them.</p>