SUMMER 2024 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Ages 14-20) - FULL
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Ages 14-20
Very competitive, not all actors will be cast.
OVERVIEW / SYNOPSIS
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
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.
Auditions-
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Each actor will get a 10-minute timeslot. Auditions will consist of singing 16 bars and song choices will be sent out after registration. Audition dates and times will be sent out following registration.
Rehearsal Dates
Spelling Bee rehearsals will run from June 24th to July 25th in the late afternoons/evenings - exact times will be based around actor's availability.
Ticketed Performances-
Friday, July 26th @ 7pm
Saturday July 27th @ 7pm
If cast, the show fee is $595.00. Rehearsals and performances will be held at The NESPA blackbox located at 55 Concord Street, suite 107.