Singing Opportunities in "Spelling Bee" Production

(Male presenting, 12, played by actor 18+) An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Chip might be the kid who grows up to be similar to Troy Bolton - likeable and charming but not overly confident.

(Female presenting, 12, played by actor 18+) 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 to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Schwartzy likely grows up into someone like Enid Hoops - she is not afraid to be a leader and to walk to the beat of her own drum.

(Female presenting, 12, played by actor 18+) The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never 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 perfection. Speak 6 Languages" (i.e. juggling, tumbling, martial arts, can play an instrument etc.).

(Female presenting, 12, played by actor 18+) A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in 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 very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.

(Female presenting, Stage age 30+) 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.

(Male presenting, Stage age 30+) 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. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.

(Male presenting, Stage age 30+.) 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 way to make the kids feel better. Mitch is someone who may “front” a very tough demeanor but will come to surprise us in a big -diva moment- way.