Theatre Casting Call for "Akeelah and the Bee"

The company is holding auditions for "Akeelah and the Bee" and looking for actors, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity. Additional info: General Auditions: December 9, 2024 (Monday) and December 10, 2024 (Tuesday) 7-10 pm Callback List: Posted on RLT’s website by December 11 (Wednesday) at 12 pm Callbacks: December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) 7-10 pm Cast List: December 16, 2024 (Monday) by 5 pm Rehearsals: January 8 – 30, 2025; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7-10 pm, with some flexibility on weekends. Tech rehearsals: February 1, 2025 (Saturday) and February 2, 2025 (Sunday) all day; exact times TBA Tech dress rehearsals: February 3 – 5, 2025 (Monday through Wednesday) 7:30 pm Preview: February 6, 2025 (Thursday) 7:30 pm Performances: February 7-9, 12-16, and 19-23, 2025 Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. There are matinees for schools at 10:00 am on February 12, 13, and 19, 2025. Potential added performances on Thursday evenings (noted as holds on conflict calendar, linked below). All cast members must be available for all performances. Please see the attachment for more details. If you are interested, please apply.