[NEohioPAL] Spelling Bee Auditions

[Marc Howard]

Geauga Lyric Theater Guild

*The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Auditions*

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

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*
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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. Looking for an actress that has ASL
knowledge and can sign/finger spell.

*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. If you have any "Hidden Talents", please mention them
on your audition form.

*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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