Members of Tri-M Productions rehearse a dance number for Legally Blonde. Courtesy/LALOE
Daryl Hale and Bear Schacht perform as Elle and Emmett in Legally Blonde June 13-23. Courtesy/LALOE
LALOE News:
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment would like the community to be, “Bear Aware”. That Bear of course is their very own Bear Schacht, a LALOE Barbershop Chorus member and member of the Infectious Harmony Quartet.
Schacht has been a part of several other Tri-M Productions, since 2021 and couldn’t think of a better way to spend his summer. “Tri-M is the only company in town that focuses on producing musicals,” Schacht said. “I love singing so I always keep an eye on what they have coming up next.”
The fun coming up next is Legally Blonde, the story of a California sorority girl who goes to Harvard Law School in an attempt to win back her ex-boyfriend.
According to Schacht, the lead role of Elle Woods is played by Daryl Hale, appearing in her first show with Tri-M. He calls her, “not only incredibly talented” but says her energy and enthusiasm brings the character and honestly the whole show to life. The show is an opportunity to work with old friends and meet new ones, which demonstrates that Tri-M regularly attracts talent from Albuquerque willing to put in the extra commute time, to be a part of the productions in Santa Fe.
“This is going to be a fun show, you can expect to see dancing, drama, dogs, and also plenty of pink,” Schacht said. “Not to mention a talented and creative cast and an excellent live band!”
The production is partnering with Española Humane, which is providing the two dogs featured in the show. Naturally, both furry actors are adorable and looking for loving forever homes after the run of the show.
Tri-M Productions is a non-profit and prides itself on paying its actors and crew. They produce three full length musicals a year, as well as occasional smaller review shows. The choreography by Laura Garrett adds a whole new dimension to the story. It is a step above anything the company has presented in the past, and raises the bar on what you might expect to see on any local stage.
“One of my favorite things about this cast has been everyone’s willingness to lean into the silliness. We are basically a bunch of goofballs, and that makes for a good time both on and off stage. You know it’s a good show when it’s hard to pick a favorite bit because there’s just too many to choose from,” Schacht said. That said, Samantha Scarborough’s performance as the hairstylist Paulette is worth the price of admission for the comedic value supplied throughout the show.”
The show will run Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m., and a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday June 13-23 at the Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center Theater, 2100 Yucca St. in Santa Fe. Reserved seating is available from $30 to $50, with half price tickets available for students/youth. PG-13.