"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Show Needs Talent
The company is holding auditions for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Additional info: Auditions will consist of three components: singing, dancing, and acting. Please prepare 16-32 bars (about 30-45 seconds) of any song, acapella, that showcases your range and abilities. Sides will be provided for the acting portion. You can read the script in preparation at the link above. Lastly, a short movement piece as a group routine will be taught by our choreographer. Please dress appropriately and warm up before you arrive. REHEARSALS: Beginning Jan 2 through February 15, 2024, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Thursday at The Empty Space, with tech week February 19 through 22, 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Performances will be February 23, 24, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 8 PM and Sunday March 3 at 2 PM. Potentially extended dates through March 30. Please apply if interested.
10 roles
The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and returning moderator.
After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.
The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee
A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Olive is shy but has a big heart. She is an only child with often-absent parents and made friends with her dictionary at a very young age.
A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, his famous Magic Foot method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory.
Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller. She is somewhat of a neat freak and speaks with a lisp.
The ultimate overachiever, Marcy has never been given another option. Her many talents include musical instruments, dance, martial arts, baton, etc., and is getting very tired of always winning. She is also not allowed to cry.
A homeschooler and the second runner-up in his district. Leaf's family thinks he is not that smart, but he insinuates that he is merely easily distracted and he delights in his own wandering focus.
Champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Chip returns to defend his title. He is a proud boy scout and is on the verge of “adult feelings.”
Two swings to cover the various roles in the show, breakdown TBD based on casting. These actors will double as Spelling Bee Staff in our lobby, parents, siblings, etc in some of the flashback/fantasy sequences.
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