Audition for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with Looking Glass Theatre!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy about a quirky group of six pre-teen misfits competing in a chaotic, heartwarming, and hilarious spelling championship.
Auditions
Sunday, Feb. 15
2-4 p.m.
Prepare 1 minute of a song in the style of the show. Please bring a backing track. Reach out to info@lookingglasssd.org for additional information and to schedule an audition time.
Held in the meeting house of First Unitarian Universalist Church.
Callbacks
Tuesday, Feb. 24
1-5 p.m.
Performances
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 5-7
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 12-14
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held 3 days a week in March and April, and up to 5 days a week in May. The schedule will be based on cast availability. Anyone with performance conflicts cannot be cast.
Characters
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. Can also play Jesus. (Tenor)
Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre (Schwartzy): Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure and speaks with a lisp. (Mezzo)
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 has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Can also play Carl Dad. (Tenor)
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. (Tenor)
Marcy Park: A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year's nationals. She is the poster child for the Over-Achieving child. (Mezzo)
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. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. (Soprano/Mezzo)
Rona Lisa Peretti: The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. Can also play Olive’s Mom. (Soprano)
Douglas Panch: The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. (Any)
Mitch Mahoney: The Official Comfort Counselor. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. Can also play Carl Dad and/or Olive’s Dad. (Tenor or Alto)
Carl Dad: Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarz's fathers. (Tenor or Baritone with Harmonies)
Dan Dad: The more laid-back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. (Tenor or Baritone with Harmonies)
Jesus Christ: Deity invoked by a speller in need. (Speaks)
Leaf's Mom, Dad, and Siblings: All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. (Various)
Olive's Dad: A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. (Tenor)
Olive's Mom: A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. (Soprano)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All Authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com