AUDITION 3/13/2012
Tuacahn Center For The Arts in Ivins, Utah is holding Auditions for its production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which will be performed in the indoor Hafen Theatre. Tuacahn is located in southwestern Utah (110 miles from Las Vegas).
First rehearsal June 11; Previews July 4-5: Opening July 6; Closing August 11
Personnel: Scott S. Anderson (Tuacahn Artistic Director); Ryan Norton (Associate Producer)
Seeking strong, experienced musical theatre comedy actor-singers for all roles. Ethnic performers strongly encouraged to attend.
Prepare a brief musical theatre song in the style of the show. Have a contrasting selection ready in case it is requested. Accompanist provided. Selections from the shows permitted. Bring head shot and resume.
Los Angeles, CA
Open Call - Singers
Date: Tuesday, March 13th
Location: Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
N. Hollywood, CA 91601
Open Call: (9 AM Sign In) 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
Breakdown:
CARL DAD- Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf
CHIP TOLENTINO- 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.
DAN DAD- The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch
DOUGLAS PANCH- The Vice Principle. 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. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.
LEAF CONEYBEAR- 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.
LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUNENIERRE (SCHWARTZY)- Logainne 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.
MARCY PARK- A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She speaks six languages, is a member of all-American hockey, a championship rugby player, plays Chopin and Mozart on multiple instruments, sleeps only three hours a night, hides in the bathroom cabinet, and is getting very tired of always winning. She is the poster child for the Over-Achieving Asian, and attends a Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not allowed to cry.
MITCH MAHONEY- 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.
OLIVE OSTROVSKY- 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.
OLIVE's DAD- A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch.
OLIVE's MOM- A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Normally played by the actor playing Rona
RONA LISA PERETTI- 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.
WILLIAM BARFEE- 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.
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