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Frank Vondra
  • Liberal Arts/Transfer
  • Class of 2017
  • Park River, N.D.

Frankie Vondra named to cast and crew of BSC Theatre production of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"

2016 Mar 23

Bismarck State College Theatre Arts program offers a show in the tradition of the musical spectacular April 6-10 with "Legally Blonde: The Musical."

The cast and crew includes Frankie Vondra of Park River, N.D., as Sound Board Operator.

Based on the novel and movie of the same name, the action-packed show "Legally Blonde: The Musical," is the perfectly pink story of Elle, her transformation at Harvard Law, and what happens when she stays true to herself.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium, Schafer Hall.

The UCLA Delta Nu sorority star doesn't take "no" for an answer. So, when boyfriend Warner opts for a "more serious" Harvard classmate, fashionista Elle puts down her credit card, hits the books, and moves to Boston after qualifying for Harvard Law School. Once there, she struggles to fit in but soon discovers the true power of being legally blonde.

BSC Theatre Arts Director Danny Devlin said he wanted to do a big, fun, splashy musical for his second show at BSC and to engage as many young artists as possible, as well as a broad audience. The pop score impressed him as well-written, smart and sharp when he saw the show in 2007. He has wanted to produce it ever since.

Preparation has been time consuming and musically demanding for his dedicated 25-member cast, who have gone beyond the regular rehearsal schedule to perfect numbers on their own.

"This has been a great musical experience for students to sing their parts in support of a bold, over-the-top spectacular," Devlin said.

Admission is $12 adults ($5 with BSC I.D.). Call 224-5677 (Campus Information Center, Student Union) for reserved seat tickets, or 224-5511 on performance days only. Tickets are also available at the door.