AUDITION SUMMER 2024 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Ages 14-20)
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 July 8th- July 24th from 9am-3pm.
Ticketed Performances-
Thursday, July 25th @ 7pm
Friday, July 26th @ 7pm
Saturday July 27th @ 7pm
Sunday July 28th @ 2pm
This show may be double cast and not all performers may be appearing in all shows.
If cast, the show fee is $895.00. Rehearsals and performances will be held at The Quannapowitt Playhouse in Reading.