[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Cassidy Theatre

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Tue Sep 8 14:50:04 PDT 2015


*PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING AUDITIONS at The Cassidy Theatre for *

*The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee*

*Director: Mike Larochelle*

*Music Director: Mike Caraffi*

*Choreographer: Brenda Larochelle*

*Audition Dates: *

*Sunday September 20, 7:00 PM*

*Monday September 21, 7:00 PM*

*CALLBACKS: TBD*

*OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary*

Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available

*Location: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130

(In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station)


*Please prepare the following:*

*Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show, or in the style of the
show that shows off your vocal range. Please bring sheet music (accompanist
will be provided).

*Bring a headshot and resume if available. Please bring a picture even if
headshot isn’t available.

*Be prepared for movement/ dance audition.

*If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates,
please contact the box office at #440-842-4600 to make alternate
arrangements.

*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal
period.



*Show Dates for:** November 21st - December 6th, 2015. Fridays and
Saturdays @ 8:00 PM and Sundays @ 3:00 PM*

Show Information:

Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin,

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss



Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't
everything. 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 charm and humor. 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 life,
the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words
hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming
"ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one
speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.



*CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND VOCAL RANGES: (**Please Note: Most cast members
sing in ensemble musical numbers not listed below.)*



*LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNENIERRE*- 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. A3 - F5



*MARCY PARK*- placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She speaks six
languages and is the poster child for the Over- Achiever, and attends a
Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not
allowed to cry. C4 - E5



*OLIVE OSTROVSKY*- A newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an
ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying
to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and
vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age,
helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and
shyly blossoms. B3 - F5



*CHIP TOLENTINO-* An athletic and 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. C4 - B5



*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. A3 - A5



*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. E4 - B5



*RONA LISA PERETTI* (Age 35 – 50) - 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. B3 - F5



*MITCH or MADGE MAHONEY* (Age 25 – 40) - The Official Comfort Counselor. An
ex-convict, Mitch/Madge is performing 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 him/herself wishing he/she could find a way to make
the kids feel better. E4 - A5



*DOUGLAS PANCH* (Age 35 – 50) - The Vice Principal of Putnam Middle School.
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.



*Additional Roles that May be doubled:*

*JESUS CHRIST:* Deity invoked by a speller in need. Non-singing role.

*CARL DAD:* Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of
Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5

*DAN DAD:* The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. G3 - D5

*OLIVE's MOM:* A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. D4
- E5

*OLIVE's DAD:* A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from
work. E4 - B5



The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga
County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.


*If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre
Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.*
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