25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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AUDITION

Playwright:
Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Director:
Kimberley Shaw

Details:

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Auditions - December 14

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_25th_Annual_Putnam_County_Spelling_Bee
http://playlovers.org.au/auditions.htm

Characters

The Spellers are aged between 10 and 14 years old but are played by adults

Chip Tolentino (last year’s winner, alpha male, confident) tenor

Leaf Coneybear (home-schooled, one of many children of hippy parents) tenor

William Barfee (awkward, has a sinus condition, possibly overweight) tenor

Logainne Schwartzandgrubienniere (youngest speller, politically aware, has a lisp) mezzo

Olive Ovtrovsky (sweet, lonely, a lovely little voice) mezzo

Marcy Park (overachiever, possibly Asian) mezzo

The Adults

Rona Lisa Peretti (Real Estate Agent, successful former winner of the bee, in charge – must have excellent improvisation skills) Mezzo

Mitch Mahoney (Former Criminal, doing Community Service) Tenor

Douglas Panch (High School Vice Principal – must be outstanding at improvisation) Baritone. No Solo Singing

All characters play additional supporting roles.

Rehearsals begin January. Rehearsal nights will be determined on availability of cast.
It is essential that you book an audition time.

Performance Dates April / May 2009

Could you please prepare a song of your choice and bring cd backing. I'd
chose something that shows your comic flair. Everything else we'll give you
on the day.

Auditions to be held at Hackett Hall, Draper St, Floreat, WA.

Bookings Email Address:
yakyakyak@iinet.net.au

Bookings Name:
Kimberley Shaw

Bookings Phone Number:
08 9291 5045

Further Info Email Address:
yakyakyak@iinet.net.au

Further Info Phone Number:
08 9291 5045

Further Info Name:
Kimberley Shaw

Website:
http://playlovers.org.au/auditions.htm

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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Author: Catrina (not verified)
Date: 18/11/2008 - 15:42

I heard that the auditions are booked out. Is this true?

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Author: Kimberley
Date: 18/11/2008 - 16:21

Hi Catrina,

They are popular but not booked out. We'll extend the times if we have to do so.

Just make sure that you do book a time by contacting me on 9291 5045 or yakyakyak@iinet.net.au

Thanks
Kim

Is there a specific age

Author: Theresa (not verified)
Date: 23/11/2008 - 20:33

Is there a specific age limit for people auditioning?

Spelling Bee - Age Limit

Author: Kimberley
Date: 24/11/2008 - 06:04

For the "children" you must be baby faced and under around 35. For the adults - Miss Peretti needs to be look believably 32 -38. Mitch Mahoney 20 - 40 and Panch 40 - 60.

Lower age limit - around 17.

So no specific limit. If that is confusing please email me.

Kimberley

I was wondering..

Author: Louie-chick (not verified)
Date: 28/11/2008 - 12:39

I am twelve. Can I audition? I have just been a lead in my school play.

Sorry Louie-chick. This one

Author: Kimberley
Date: 28/11/2008 - 17:23

Sorry Louie-chick. This one is only for adults. Keep your eye on this site though, as things come up from time to time.

Spelling Bee performance dates:

Author: ...sam...
Date: 04/12/2008 - 20:31

Hi Kimberley,
I was just wondering if the performance dates (May 8 - 30) are 'set in stone' so to speak, as I am wanting to audition but it may clash with another commitment should these dates change.

I was also wondering if it is still possible to get an audition time. If so I will be in contact.

Cheers,
Sam.

Hi Sam, We are negotiating

Author: Kimberley
Date: 05/12/2008 - 06:31

Hi Sam,

We are negotiating the dates. They will certainly be between April 18 and May 30 and be 4 consecutive weeks.

We have extended the audition time, so yes, we still have spots available. Call or email me.

Kim

27/12/2008 - 22:44 saddened (not verified) whats the point

Sorry Saddened

Author: Taurean
Date: 28/12/2008 - 11:34

Two problems with your observation:

1) "PlayLovers" as a group/company do not govern the audition/casting process, all decisions in that regard are made by the productions Director.

2) I know there were 17+ hours of auditions that the Director and her selection team put themselves through and I seriously doubt that they would have done that if they intended to use the "same people they always do"... I mean...why bother?? Not logical.

One final thing: a question for you... Which words couldn't you spell?

Ok.. Troll baiting all done. I'll behave now.

"Be nice to your Tech's - or they'll turn out the lights and go home!"

December, 2008