Auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Student Production

About the project and the company

The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Directed by Shileah Corey

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

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An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller is the champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

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This is tuition based, educational theatre. Tuition is $325.00. Some work study, or partial/full scholarships may be available.

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Ages 13-21 (younger/older with permission). Acceptance is by audition only. All roles are open to all genders. Spelling Bee is rated PG-13.

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Rehearsals will be at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Tech/performance venue is The Phoenix Theatre in Edmonds.

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All rehearsals and performance will be in person. We will be following all Covid-19 State safety guidelines, and will update them as needed during the process. The safety of our students, creative staff, crew and audiences are paramount.

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At Ballyhoo Theatre our focus is education and inclusion. We celebrate people of every gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and ability. We strive, always, to address and maintain a space that works towards anti-racism and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and acknowledges when we fall short. We work to create a safe and inclusive space for young performers to be seen and joyously accepted, and to explore, learn and thrive.

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Please email with any questions or to request audition forms: ballyhoo.theatre@gmail.com

Location of Audition

Video audition

Other details

This is tuition based, educational theatre.

Audition requirements

Initial video auditions are due by June 3. Prepare a verse/chorus (no longer than 2 minutes) of a musical theatre song and a comic monologue. Please upload your video to a private Youtube channel and email the link to ballyhoo.theatre@gmail.com. You will need to submit paperwork at the same time, available by emailing ballyhoo.theatre@gmail.com or on our website under "Education." Callbacks (via video) may be required.