Cast for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Musical
Actors required for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. 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: All roles are available and may be double-cast. This is a community theatre production. There will be a participation fee due upon being cast. Virtual audition options are available per request. Callbacks are Sunday, June 29. Rehearsals: June 30th-July 27th, 2025. Tech Rehearsals: June 28th & 29th, 2025. Performances are August 1-3. If you are interested, please apply.
10 roles
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. Female presenting. Mid 30’s. Vocal Range: B3-F5
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 judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. Male presenting.
The Official Comfort Counselor. 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 way to make the kids feel better. Male presenting. Vocal Range: E3-A4
Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. Male presenting. Vocal Range: B2-G5
The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Male presenting. Vocal Range: B2-G5
Deity invoked by a speller in need.
Leaf’s Mom, Dad, and Siblings: all more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success.
Leaf’s Mom, Dad, and Siblings: all more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success.
A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Male presenting. Vocal Range: E4-B5
A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Female presenting. Vocal Range: D4-E5
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