The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
3 Apr 2009 – 3 Apr 2009
Audition Dates
3 Apr 2009 – 3 Apr 2009- Fri 3 April 2009
Details
- Director
- Barbara Hughes
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Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce the auditions for their August 2009 production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. The production will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday 21st August to Saturday 29th August 2009.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Tonight is the championship round of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Our spellers – Chip, Leaf, William, Logainne, Olive and Marcy – are vying for the title, assisted by Ms. Peretti, Vice Principal Panch and Mitch Mahoney. As well as the spelling, the contestants have to deal with puberty, family, loneliness and friendship, success and failure.
Spelling Bee has an ensemble cast of nine, all of whom need to be good character actors with the ability to improvise and interact with the audience. It is a very American show so we will require American accents.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will be held at The Williamstown Mechanics Institute (Corner Melbourne Road & Electra Street, Williamstown) and the Williamstown Town Hall . All auditionees are required to make a booking with the Audition Secretary, Ros O’Donovan on 1300 881 545.
AUDITION DATES
| Sunday 19th April from 6.00 pm |
| Tuesday 21st April from 7.00 pm |
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditionees must be over the age of 16 (at time of audition).
While it does have some touching moments, Spelling Bee is a comedy. Please prepare one song that demonstrates your vocal range and strengths, conveying to the direction team your complete abilities as a performer.
Sheet music must be provided to the accompanist and all sheet music must be in the correct key. Backing tracks and a cappella singing are not allowed.
Part of the audition may involve the singing of scales and other technical exercises.
You will be required to read from the script and demonstrate your American accent.
Performers who have excellent singing, acting and movement skills, and from all ethnic backgrounds, are invited to audition.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Rehearsals will be held from Wednesday 3rd June 2009. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoon and Monday and Wednesday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
PLEASE NOTE: All ages are approximate and most cast will perform their lead role while doubling supporting roles throughout.
THE ADULTS
Rona Lisa Peretti | Mezzo/Soprano, Age 30-45
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A former winner who is passionate about spelling, Ms Peretti is the moderator of the ‘Bee’. Needs excellent improvisational skills. | |
| Vice Principal Douglas Panch
| Baritone (no solo singing), Age 30-50
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Returning to the ‘Bee’ after an unfortunate incident some years previously, V.P. Panch is the announcer and adjudicator. Needs excellent improvisational skills and comic timing. | |
| Mitch Mahoney
| High Tenor, Age 25-40
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| An ex-con serving community service hours as a “comfort counsellor” for the spellers who are eliminated.
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The spellers are aged 10 to 14 but the roles are played by adults. Preferred age 20-35ish
| Olive Ostrovsky
| Mezzo, strong high belt required
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Kind and gentle, Olive longs for the affection of her absent parents. Her best friend is her dictionary. | |
| William Barfée
| Character voice. Tenor
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Touchy and obnoxious with a chronic sinus condition, William spells with the aid of his “Magic Foot”. | |
| Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
| Mezzo
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The youngest speller, Logainne is afraid of failing and disappointing her two dads. Has a speech impediment. | |
| Marcy Park
| Mezzo
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A classic overachiever who is under pressure to be the best at everything. Some dance and acrobatic ability is preferred. | |
| Leaf Coneybear
| Tenor
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| Quirky and naive, Leaf makes it to the spelling bee by default. His family tells him that he is “not that smart”.
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| Chip Tolentino
| Tenor
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| Winner of last year’s ‘Bee’, Chip is confident of repeating his success until he is hijacked by his hormones.
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Contact
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