The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Audition Dates: Thursday July 17th and Friday July 18th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Callbacks by invitation: Sunday July 20th from 2:00-5:00 pm.

Audition information:

Please prepare a one-minute song in the style of the show and bring sheet music. Accompanist will be provided.

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Sign up: https://form.jotform.com/251336856197063.

Roles available:

Chip Tolentino- 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. Vocal Range: C3-B4

Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)- 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. Vocal Range: A3-F5

Leaf Coneybear- The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Vocal Range: A2-A4

William Barfee- A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal Range: E2-B4 

Marcy Park- 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. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can bring to the role. Vocal Range: C4-E5

Rona Lisa Peretti- 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. Must be quick on their feet and able to improvise with the audience. Vocal Range: B3-F5

Douglas Panch- 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. We are looking for a strong character actor with impeccable comic timing and the ability to improv. 

Mitch or Michelle Mahoney- The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his/her community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He/She has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself/herself wishing he/she could find a way to make the kids feel better. Vocal Range E3-A4

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*The role of Olive Ostrovsky has been cast.

Show dates: October 3rd – 19th.

Friday’s at 7:00 pm and Sunday’s at 2:00 pm.

Saturday 10/4 & 10/18 at 2:00 pm.

Saturday 10/11 at 7:00 pm.

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Rehearsals will be held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday’s from 2:00-6:00 beginning Tuesday July 22nd.

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No Tech week or performance conflicts allowed (starting 9/28).

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