"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Seeks Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" musical is looking for talent ages 10-14. See the details below. About the musical: The Tony Award–winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious celebration of words, competition, and growing up. In the high-stakes world of a spelling bee, six awkward adolescent champions face off as emotions run from A to Z. With each word spelled, the pressure rises and more than a trophy is on the line. Packed with clever wordplay, infectious songs, and laugh-out-loud humour, this fast-paced musical races to the finish with heart and charm. Six competitors enter but only one can be crowned champion of the bee. Additional information: Callback Auditions and Dance Call will be on March 16, 2026. EDMONTON CONTRACT DATES: Rehearsal Starts: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 First preview: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Opening: Thursday, July 9, 2026 Closing: Sunday, August 2, 2026. When applying, please submit both head shot and resume. Please write “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – Audition” in the subject line and specify the role you are interested in (and any other details) in the body of the email. Audition materials will be made available to selected Artists.
3 role s
She/Her. Vocal range top: E5/Vocal range bottom: C4. Putnam’s long-time Spelling Bee moderator, a local realtor, and 3rd Annual Putnam County spelling champion, this is Rona’s day to be queen. 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.
He/Him. The Vice Principal of Lake Hemingway Dos Passos Junior High is frustrated with his life and finds the drive of the young spellers a little alien to him. After five years’ absence from the Bee and an “incident”, he is returning as judge, claiming to be in “a better place” now. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti.
Directors will also cast three standby understudies. If you are interested in also being considered for an understudy role, please indicate in your submission.
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