"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Seeks Teen Talent
Teen performers needed for "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee". See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Show Synopsis: 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-unaffirming "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: Callbacks: TBD- May 2025 *invitation only* Show Dates: July 11th-27th, 2025 Please prepare and submit two 32-bar cuts of any song from the show. Additionally, please choose and submit 1–2 sides provided with the audition materials. Prepare 1–2 musical theatre songs in the style of the show (please, no pop/rock songs). Auditions will include cold readings from the script. Dance Call (Callbacks Only): There will be a dance portion, so please come dressed in comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement. If you are interested please apply.
12 roles
(Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt B3-F5) A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Shy, but blossoms. Generous, optimistic, and full of love. *THIS ROLE MAY HAVE A SWING/US*
(Vocal Range: Tenor E2-B4) A finalist in last year's spelling bee, he was eliminated due to an allergic reaction and is back for vindication. Pompous, bullying personality, determined to win, soft at heart
(Vocal Range: Tenor C3-B4) An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Spelling Bee, returning to defend his title. Chip is practical and resourceful, but easily "distracted"
(Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt A3-F5) The youngest and most politically aware speller. A bit of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, hard-working, prone to overthinking, determined to make her fathers proud.*THIS ROLE MAY HAVE A SWING/US*
(Vocal Range: Tenor A2-A4) Second runner-up in his district, leaf entered the competition on a whim and finds the spelling bee quite amusing. Leaf is Neurodivergent, often spelling in a trace. Imaginative and passionate, just happy to be there.
(Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt C4-E5) The ultimate overachiever, her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, and baton twirling. Marcy is ambitious, intellectual, and determined to win. *Actor must be comfortable singing in multiple languages* *THIS ROLE MAY HAVE A SWING/US*
(Vocal Range: Mezzo/Belt B3-F5) The number one realtor in Putnam County and a former spelling bee champion. She is sweet and loves children. *This character will double as Olive's mom* *THIS ROLE MAY HAVE A SWING/US*
(Vocal Range: Tenor B3-F5) The official Comfort Counselor, Mitch is an ex-convict performing his community service at the spelling bee. Mitch has a tough exterior, but is soft and kind-hearted underneath *This character doubles as Olive's father*
(Non-Singing Role) The frustrated Vice-Principal who is "in a better place" following his "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Spelling Bee. He finds the drive of the young spellers alien and is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti.
(Vocal Range: B2-G5) Schwartzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of her fathers
(Vocal Range: B2-G5) The more laid-back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers
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