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AUDITION MATERIALS:
You can find audition materials, including the sides for cold readings and sheet music, on our Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FrPWHLq_O1jGkzcdha63J804jKm6f-b9?usp=drive_link

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed By
Jonathan Pate
Musical Direction By
Nick Follett
Auditions

Sunday January 12th 2025

Noon to 5:00 PM (Callbacks immediately following at 5:00 PM)

Saratoga Town Hall (12 Spring Street, Schuylerville NY 12871)

Please arrive early to complete your audition form. Be prepared to stay for the full audition window if needed.

Available Parts:
  1. Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (Female Presenting)
    A highly competitive overachiever with a lisp, Logainne is passionate about social justice and deeply determined to win the bee. Often a bit of a “teacher’s pet,” she still has a vulnerability that emerges as she faces her overbearing fathers’ expectations.
  2. Marcy Park (Female Presenting)
    A high-strung, perfectionistic girl with a hidden emotional side. She is incredibly accomplished in many fields (sports, academics, etc.) but feels the pressure of never being able to relax or let down her guard.
  3. Olive Ostrovsky (Female Presenting)
    The sweet, shy girl with a deep love of words. Olive has an introspective quality and a heartfelt journey during the show, particularly as she deals with her absent father and the uncertain relationship with her mother.
  4. William Barfee (Male Presenting)
    A nerdy and awkward boy with a unique spelling method (he spells by tapping his foot). William is confident in his abilities but lacks social skills, and his sardonic humor hides a deep desire to be liked.
  5. Chip Tolentino (Male Presenting)
    A charming but somewhat immature boy who has a lot of pride in his spelling abilities. He faces some awkward situations during the bee, particularly in dealing with his first crush, but he’s determined to come out on top.
  6. Leaf Coneybear (Male Presenting)
    An eccentric and quirky boy who comes from a large family of overachievers. He’s a bit of a dreamer and not exactly the brightest, but his whimsical nature and ability to stay positive make him a unique competitor.
  7. Rona Lisa Peretti (Female Presenting)
    A former spelling bee champion and the energetic host of the competition. She is a warm, upbeat person who tries to keep the event running smoothly, but her nostalgia for the past and desire to impress can sometimes cause her to be a bit overbearing.
  8. Mitch Mahoney (Male or Female Presenting)
    A former convict serving as the bee’s “comfort counselor.” Mitch is tough and no-nonsense, but over the course of the show, we see a softer side of him as he navigates his unusual role.
  9. Vice Principal Panch (Male or Female Presenting NON-SINGING ROLE)
    A stern, no-nonsense individual who has been thrust into the role of the bee’s official pronouncer. They add a dry, comedic tone to the proceedings.

CALLBACKS:
When: 5:00 PM, immediately following the auditions
Where: Saratoga Town Hall (12 Spring Street, Schuylerville NY 12871)

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
When: Sunday 12-5, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 10PM (First Rehearsal February 1st 2025)

Where: Saratoga Town Hall (12 Spring Street, Schuylerville NY 12871)

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

When: Friday April 4th – Sunday April 6th, 2025

Where: Schuylerville High School Auditorium (14 Spring Street, Schuylerville NY 12871)

AUDITION MATERIALS:
You can find audition materials, including the sides for cold readings and sheet music, on our Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FrPWHLq_O1jGkzcdha63J804jKm6f-b9?usp=drive_link

Watch here for updates.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International Services (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.mtishows.com