Whatever you decide, make sure you run any lyric changes by your representative at MTI. (Meaning if you're asking to change the lyrics for the whole number.) They authors used to be very strict with the lyrics in the opening number. I don't know whether they've eased off on that at all or not. I would literally make a spreadsheet with columns for the measure/page number, the original lyric, the proposed changed, and (if needed) a brief explanation of why you're requesting it.
Another alternative is that that student could simply not sing that lyric. In this instance, you'd not be changing the lyrics at all - just assigning who sings what based on what works for your casting. This wouldn't require approval from MTI because the audience will still hear the original lyrics.
Best of luck!
Matt
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Matt Curtis
Content & Marketing Director
Educational Theatre Association
OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2021 13:35
From: Suzanne Jones
Subject: Changing words
I have a student who does not want to say "God" in the song "Omigod You Guys" from Legally Blonde. This isn't that surprising in our very religious small town. What would you all do?
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Suzanne Jones
Teacher
Pella Community High School
IA
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