Open Auditions for 'Spelling Bee" at TheatreWorks New Milford

TheatreWorks New Milford announces open auditions for their next production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, written by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin, and directed by Kate Kovacs.

WHEN and WHERE?
Sunday, September 10th from 1 PM to 4 PM at TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Avenue, New Milford, CT.
(If using a GPS, please put in 20 Elm Street Extension to be directed to our parking lot.)
Monday, September 11th from 7 PM to 10 PM at United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT.
*PLEASE NOTE THE TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS!*
The show will be performed the weekends of December 8th through December 31st at TheatreWorks New Milford.

WHO?
All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. TheatreWorks is a nonprofit organization and there is no pay. We are seeking nine adult actors for this production to complete the cast of "spellers" and "adults."

AVAILABLE ROLES:
RONA LISA PERETTI (Female Identifying): The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. Should have both a high belt and improv skills. Along with Panch, she guides the comedy of the show and the audience volunteers. Vocal Range: B3-F5.
DOUGLAS PANCH (Male Identifying): The Vice Principal. We are looking for a strong character actor with impeccable comic timing and the ability to improv. While he does not need to sing, he is the most important role in the entire show.
CHIP TOLENTINO (Male Identifying): A competitor in the Bee.This role has some of the most difficult singing in the show and requires long sustained high notes. Vocal Range: C3-B4.
LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNIERRE (SCHWARTZY) (Female Identifying): Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures and her mature world views. She speaks with a lisp though has a real confidence about her at times. Vocal Range: A3-F5.
LEAF CONEYBEAR (Male or Female Identifying): A competitor in the Bee. This role allows a ton of personal interpretation and requires physical comedy. Vocal Range: A2-A4.
WILLIAM BARFEE (Male Identifying): A competitor in the Bee. This role requires a strong character actor with impeccable comic timing and the ability to create his own character. He should have a strong character voice. Vocal Range: E2-B4.
MARCY PARK (Female Identifying): Marcy is the most feared and practiced competitor in the Bee. She is also not allowed to cry. Vocal Range: C4-E5.
OLIVE OSTROVSKY (Female Identifying): A new competitor in the Bee. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. Vocal Range: B3-F5.
MITCH/MEG MAHONEY (Male or Female Identifying): The Official Comfort Counselor. They come across as scary and tough, but are really a big softy deep down. Vocal Range: E2-B4.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
The audition will include a reading from provided sides and a vocal performance consisting of 32 bars of a song that showcases your range (songs from Spelling Bee are allowed). There will likely be an accompanist, so please come prepared with both sheet music and a backing track on your phone or tablet if possible. Please consider character voices where applicable. Please bring a resume and headshot if you have one. Sign ups are encouraged at http://forms.gle/6hntrDGGW6YwVR967 but walk-ins and virtual submissions are also welcome! If you are unable to make either of these audition times, we encourage you to contact us for an alternate date/time!
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.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Please send us a message! We look forward to seeing you there!