[NEohioPAL] Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Independence Community Theater

[Celia Lupton]

Independence Community Theater announces auditions for The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee, running from March 6 - March 23. Auditions will
be held on January 11 and 12. Those wishing to audition can make an
appointment for an audition time by signing up here:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090B4EA8AE2BA6FA7-60297813-auditions

If you have any questions about the auditions or the show, please email
Celia Lupton at lupton.celia at gmail.com.

Director: Celia Lupton

Music Director: Jack Routhier

Choreographer: Jen Justice

AUDITION DETAILS

- Auditions are open to all actors ages 16 and up

- Please prepare a 60-90 second cut of a musical theater song in the style
of the show

- Bring your sheet music to the audition (there will be an accompanist
provided)

- You may also bring a headshot and/or theater resume (optional)

- Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to fill
out the audition form

- Auditions will be held in the auditorium at Independence Community
Theater (6652 Brecksville Rd)

- Be prepared to list any conflicts that would cause you to miss
a scheduled rehearsal. Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays through
Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 (starting on Monday, January 19) with some
Sunday rehearsals as needed (time TBD). All cast members are required to
attend all rehearsals during tech week (March 1-5 from around 6:00 to
10:00) and all performances (March 6 - 22: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30,
Sundays at 2:00 - please note that there is no Sunday show on March 8).

- You may also be asked to read from a scene from the script if time allows

- Every role is open to anyone! Casting decisions will be made solely on
performance and suitability for the role — not on age, gender, race, or any
other factor.

- Callbacks (invitation only) will be held Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30

ABOUT THE SHOW:

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.

ROLES AVAILABLE

Chip Tolentino: 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. Vocal range
top: B4, Vocal range bottom: C3

Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere: 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, and will be back next year. Vocal range top: G5,
Vocal range bottom: G3

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. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words
correctly while in a trance. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2

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, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy,
bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal range top: Bb4,
Vocal range bottom: C3

Marcy Park: The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another
option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply
produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects
perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to
herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can
beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial
arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your
casting pool. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Olive Ostrovsky: 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. Vocal range top: F#5, Vocal range bottom: A3

Rona Lisa Peretti: 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. Vocal range top: E5,
Vocal range bottom: C4

Douglas Panch: The Vice Principal. 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: 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. Vocal range top:
A4, Vocal range bottom: E3

Carl Dad: Logainne's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of her
fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf.

Dan Dad: the more laid back and ineffectual of Logainne's fathers. Normally
played by the actor playing Mitch.

Jesus Christ: Deity invoked by a speller in need. Normally played by the
actor playing Chip.

Olive's Dad: A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work.
Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. Vocal range top: B4, Vocal
range bottom: E3

Olive's Mom: A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India.
Normally played by the actor playing Rona. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range
bottom: D4
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