There’s a lady in THE HOUSE
Lately, dogs Panda and Maisie are better known as Elle Woods’ Bruiser and Paula Buonufonte’s Rufus respectively from their leading roles in Orange Theatre Company’s May production of Legally Blonde The Musical. In under four months, they were prepared for the production under the guiding voice of canine training specialist Debi Coleman – affectionately known in ever widening circles as The Dog Lady.
These two 15 month-old furry stars had vastly different backgrounds but both were known to Debi when she was approached by directors Blake Thomas and Bruce Buchanan to prepare dogs for the show.
“I had been looking for a new personal challenge, and I
