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. 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.Īn eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Total audition should not exceed 5 minutes.īring headshot and resume to audition.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. Please prepare a comedic monologue and 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song NOT from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better.Īuditioning ages 16+. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. ![]() MITCH MAHONEY The Official Comfort Counselor. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. 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. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.ĭOUGLAS PANCH The Vice Principle. 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. RONA LISA PERETTI The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. 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. 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. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. 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. 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. ![]() OLIVE OSTROVSKY A young newcomer to competitive spelling. 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. MARCY PARK A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. ![]() She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNENIERRE (SCHWARTZY) Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. ![]() He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. 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. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and nominated for many others, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will leave a smile on everyone’s face as this quirky yet charming cast of outsiders demonstrate how they can stand out and fit in at the same time.ĬHIP 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. 23Īt the Driftwood Annex, 220 Dayton Street, Edmondsįollow six young people on their hilarious journey to realize their dream-to become a spelling bee champion! Fraught with the woes of puberty, these youngsters struggle to become the best, but ultimately learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeĪuditions: Sat. Please contact the event coordinator for further details. This signup sheet is not accepting new volunteers. Auditions - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee signup sheet Deactivated
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