Oneonta, NY – Orpheus Theatre is thrilled to announce open auditions for our upcoming production of the multiple Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This delightful and heartwarming show follows six quirky fourth graders (played by adults) as they compete in a regional spelling bee.
Director Michael Tamburrino shares, "Spelling Bee is a beloved gem of a show that is both absolutely hysterical and deeply moving. While it seems what's at stake for the characters in this show is no more than a $200 savings bond and a trip to DC, for the kids in the show, what's at stake are their very futures. We've all felt that excitement and uncertainty at some point in our early life, and that's one of the things that makes this show so intensely relatable. Not to mention that it features award-winning music, unique opportunities for audience interaction, and the opportunity for nearly every actor to play more than one role! Our production will also utilize a new space for Orpheus to make this show as immersive as possible for audiences. We humbly invite you to be part of bringing this firecracker of a show to life!"
With musical direction by Karen Clark Snitchler and choreography by Allie Tabor-Church, this production promises to deliver a hilarious spectacle and a deeply moving exploration of loss, loneliness, and young love.
Performance Dates are Nov 1st at 7:30 PM, Nov 2nd & 3rd at 3:00 PM, Nov 8th at 7:30 PM, Nov 9th & 10th at 3 PM. Auditions will be held Friday, August 2nd at 6:30 PM & Saturday, August 3rd at 6:30 PM at Orpheus Theatre’s rehearsal space at the Southside Mall in Oneonta.
There are nine roles available, including one non-singing role. We welcome both seasoned performers and those new to the stage to come and showcase their talents. Actors need to be at least 18 years of age.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 4th (time to be announced).
For more information about the auditions, including what to expect, character descriptions, and audition cuts, please visit our website: www.OrpheusTheatre.org.
Join us for what promises to be an exciting and unforgettable production. See you at the auditions!
Contact: Orpheus Theatre Phone: 607-432-1800 Email: Orpheus@OrpheusTheatre.org
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented with special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
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