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Audition For Hilarious Musical Show

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, United States
ID: 261485Exp: 5/20/2024
Description:

Auditions for summer musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". Casting young performers. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: An eclectic group of six young contestants vie for the spelling bee 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: Please bring a headshot and theater resume. Audition Material: Music - Please sing ONE song in the style of the show that best shows your vocal ability. (32 bars or up to 1 minute). *Please provide a karaoke/instrumental backing track to sing along with on your phone; you will not be allowed to sing a cappella. Dance - At the end of each audition hour, there will be a short dance call audition. Please wear/bring clothes and shoes you can move comfortably in. Callbacks on May 22. Rehearsals: Will take place on some Tuesday/Wednesday evenings and some Friday/Saturday/Sunday afternoons. Tech week will be Sunday-Thursday (attendance Mandatory). Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. Performances: Friday August 9, Saturday August 10. Possible additional show day on Sunday August 11. Participation Fee: If cast, there will be a non refundable participation fee to fundraise for the show, due at the first rehearsal. Please Note: This show does contain PG13 content. If you are interested, please apply.

14 roles

Chip TolentinoMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: C4-B5) - An athletic, social boy scout and champion of the 24th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.

Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)Female18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: A3-F5) - Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win and make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.

Leaf ConeybearMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: A3-A5) - The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance.

William BarfeeMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: E4-B5) - A Putnam County Spelling Bee Finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive.

Marcy ParkFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: C4-E5) - The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has ever been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects her perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition.

Olive OstrovskyFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: B3-F5) - A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.

Rona Lisa PerettiFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: B3-F5) - The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.

Douglas PanchMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(minimal singing) - The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as a judge. There was an "incident" at the 20th Annual Bee, but he claims to be in a "better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona, but she does not return his affections.

Mitch MahoneyMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocal Range: E4-A5)- The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a better way to make the kids feel better.

Dan DadMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Carl DadMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Leaf's FamilyBoth genders18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Olive's ParentsBoth genders18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Other CharactersBoth genders18-22 y.o.All ethnicities