[NEohioPAL] Spelling Bee auditions

[Marc Howard]

* Geauga Lyric Theater Guild *
*Auditions: *

*The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee *

music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin,
conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss

Marc C. Howard, D-i-r-e-c-t-o-r

D. Keith Stiver, M-u-s-i-c D-i-r-e-c-t-o-r

Civia Wiesner, P-r-o-d-u-c-e-r

Julia Reid, S-t-a-g-e M-a-n-a-g-e-r

When: Auditions: Sun. Nov. 11th 2018 6:00-8:00 pm and Mon. Nov. 12th
7:00-9:00 pm

Callbacks: Wed Nov. 14th 7-10 pm

Where: 106 Water St, Chadron, OH 44024
Please sign up for an audition spot at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549afac2caaf58-25th
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What to Prepare: Please bring a resume, headshot and 16-32 measures a song
not from the show, prepare your sheet music for an accompanist. No, a
capella or taped music. If invited to callbacks, scene work, and further
music will be given.

Rehearsals: Will begin Sun. Dec 2nd

Performances: Feb 1st -17th 2019

Spelling Bee - Character Breakdown

Charlito “Chip” Tolentino Male, Tenor, C4 - B5, 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. Other roles played by Chip: Jesus Christ Male, Tenor,
Deity invoked by a speller in need.

Logainne “Schwartzy” Schwartzandgrunenierre Female, Mezzo-Soprano, A3 - F5,
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 signs as she
spells and will be back next year.

Leaf Coneybear Male, Tenor, A3 - A5, 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. Other roles played by Leaf: Carl Dad Male,
Tenor, Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of
Schwarzy's fathers.

William Barfee Male, Tenor, E4 - B5, 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.

Marcy Park Female, Mezzo-Soprano, C4 - E5, A recent transfer from Virginia,
Marcy placed ninth in last year's nationals. She speaks six languages, is a
member of all-American hockey, a championship rugby player, plays Chopin
and Mozart on multiple instruments, sleeps only three hours a night, hides
in the bathroom cabinet, and is getting very tired of always winning. She
is the poster child for the Over-Achieving Asian, and attends a Catholic
school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not allowed
to cry.

Olive Ostrowski Female, Mezzo-Soprano, B3 - F5, A young 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.

Rona Lisa Peretti Female, Mezzo-Soprano, B3 - F5, 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.Other roles played by Rona: Olive's Mom Female,
Mezzo-Soprano, A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India.

Vice Principal Douglas Panch Male, Spoken, The Vice Principle. 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.

Mitch Mahoney Male, Tenor, G3 - B5. The Official Comfort Counselor. An
ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and
hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer
comfort but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids
feel better. Other roles played by Mitch: Dan Dad Male, Tenor, the more
laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Olive's Dad Male, Tenor, A
fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work.

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings All more academically gifted than Leaf, they
are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the
spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script.

For questions or further information, contact the director at
marc.c.howard at gmail.com
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