Audition for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” & “Big Fish” shows.. Looking for a teen boy. Please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
About the project:
1. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Rehearsals begin on April 30, 2024. The show runs from May 30 to June 9, 2024.
2. “Big Fish”
Rehearsals begin May 21, 2024. The show runs June 20-June 30, 2024.
Additional info:
Adults: Please prepare two contrasting selections in the style of the show(s), not to exceed three minutes total. We may only ask to hear one.
Sunday, March 3, time TBD – Callbacks for both shows
You must bring sheet music in the proper key. No recorded tracks or acapella singing will be accepted. Audition Accompanist provided.
To be considered, please apply.
20 Project roles
Chip Tolentino
Male
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
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 (role doubles as Jesus)
Application deadline closed.
Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere
Male
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Alto/Belter) is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.
Application deadline closed.
Leaf Coneybear
Male
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Tenor) The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance (role doubles as Carl Dad)
Application deadline closed.
William Barfee
Male
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Tenor; strong movement ability a plus) A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. 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. He develops a crush on Olive.
Application deadline closed.
Marcy Park
Female
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Soprano/Belter; strong movement ability a plus; actors who identify as AAPI a plus) The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced.
Application deadline closed.
Olive Ostrovsky
Female
18
-
39
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Soprano/High Mix-Belter) A young newcomer to competitive spelling. 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. 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. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.
Application deadline closed.
Rona Lisa Peretti
Female
30
-
69
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Soprano, with a very strong mix) The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. 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. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward (role doubles as Olive’s Mom)
Application deadline closed.
Douglas Panch
Male
30
-
79
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Baritone; this role requires excellent improvisational skills) The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge.
Application deadline closed.
Mitch Mahoney (
Male
20
-
69
y.o.
All ethnicities
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
(Baritenor who can riff well) The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better (role doubles as Dan Dad and Olive’s Dad)
Application deadline closed.
Edward Bloom
Male
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Baritenor, strong movement ability a plus; this role almost never leaves the stage and requires an actor who transforms from adolescence to 60+) A loving husband and father who leads a complex imaginary life with many fantasy friends; a huge heart, a great sense of humor and a vivid imagination
Application deadline closed.
Will Bloom
Male
20
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Tenor) Edward’s adult son who is recently married and expecting his first child; a realist and a pragmatist; and the polar opposite of Edward. His journey of reconciliation with his father is the story of the musical
Application deadline closed.
Sandra Bloom
Female
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Soprano with belt/mix; this role requires an actor who transforms from adolescence to 60+) Edward’s loving wife who completely understands her husband and who seeks and believes in the possibility of reconciliation between her husband and son
Application deadline closed.
Josephine Bloom
Female
20
-
29
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Mix/belt) Will’s wife, a lovely young woman who provides balance for Will’s pragmatism. With Sandra, she supports and helps guide Will’s journey toward reconciliation with his father
Application deadline closed.
Karl the Giant
Male
20
-
69
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Bass, over 6’5” tall preferred; this role requires stilt walking and comic timing) Through Edward’s friendship, he grows from being a ‘beastly’ outcast to a highly successful businessman
Application deadline closed.
Amos Calloway/Dr. Bennett/Others
Male
30
-
79
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Baritone) (Calloway) A werewolf, another of Edward’s fantasy friends. Masquerading as a ringmaster of a broken-down circus, he begins as Edward’s tormentor but then, through Edward’s acceptance, he accepts himself and becomes highly successful; (Bennett) Edward’s physician in his later years
Application deadline closed.
Don Price/Others
Male
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Baritone, good comic timing a plus) Edward’s childhood frenemy, an early buddy, bully and rival for Sandra’s hand.
Application deadline closed.
The Witch/Others
Female
20
-
59
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(High belt, strong movement ability a plus) The earliest and most fantastic of Edward’s “imaginary” acquaintances who shows him how he’ll die
Application deadline closed.
Jenny Hill/Others
Female
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Mix/belt, strong movement ability a plus) The other woman, one of Edward’s early childhood friends who he forgets but then who later becomes the recipient of his kindness
Application deadline closed.
Girl in the Water/Others
Female
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Mix/belt, strong movement ability a plus) A beautiful vision from Edward’s fantasy friends, his first kiss
Application deadline closed.
Zacky Price/Mayor/Others
Male
20
-
49
y.o.
All ethnicities
"Big Fish"
(Baritenor, good comic timing a plus) Nerdy brother and shadow of Don Price.