“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” AUDITIONS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 17 AND 18
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Nov. 17 & 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilson Carr Rehearsal Hall on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road).
In this musical comedy, local middle school spelling bee winners face off for the county title, only to realize that being a nerd is a lot less lonely than they thought. Bound by a shared obsession with letters, these brilliant students compete for first prize but end up discovering a connection that matters far more than winning.
This production will be led by Lindsey Jones as director and choreographer. She is joined by Raquel Jackson, scenic designer; Wheeler Kincaid, lighting designer and technical director; Ashlyn Lambert, stage manager; Nicholas Vasilos Pappas, musical director; and Jeanette Waterman, costume designer.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” has various roles available for actors ages 18 and older including the following: Chip Tolentino (male), Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre (female), Leaf Coneybear (male), William Barfee (male), Marcy Park (female), Olive Ostrovsky (female), Rona Lisa Peretti (female), Douglas Panch (male), Mitch Mahoney (male). All roles are open to all races/ethnicities unless otherwise noted. Some actors may play multiple roles and/or cover principal roles. A full list of characters, their descriptions, and vocal ranges can be found at www.theatretusc.com/spellingbee.
Those who want to audition should come prepared to sing a one-minute-long song in the style of the show and participate in cold readings from the script. A physical copy of the sides will be available at the audition. Memorization of the sides is not required. There is a dance call immediately following auditions. Actors are encouraged to dress accordingly.
An online audition sign up will open on November 3. Auditionees should complete an audition form and submit it before auditions at www.theatretusc.com/spellingbee
Scripts of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are available to read in the Theatre Tuscaloosa Management Office in advance (recommended); however, scripts may not leave the premises. The office is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
The final rehearsal schedule will be announced after casting. Rehearsals will generally run 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday until closer to performance weeks. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performances run Feb. 19-28, 2027, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
More details are available at www.theatretusc.com or 205.391.2277.
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Theatre Tuscaloosa is a 501c3 not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been enriching the greater Tuscaloosa community since 1971 through quality theatrical productions and educational outreach.
