Leaf comes from a large family of former hippies and makes his own clothes. A homeschooler and the second runner-up in his district.
She is a total over-achiever, and attends a Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." She is also not allowed to cry. 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, and is getting very tired of always winning. A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year’s nationals. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and knows she'll return to the bee next year. Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures, with two overbearing gay fathers pushing her to win at any cost. Logainne "Schwarzy" SchwartzandGrubenierre: Mezzo-Soprano. He has an often-mispronounced last name: it is Bar-FAY, not BARF-ee ("there's an accent aigu, he explains with some hostility).
His famous “Magic Foot” method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy personality. A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts. She made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. 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. A young newcomer to competitive spelling. (Cast actors will play additional small roles not listed below) There are no additional class meetings (though there will be one reflection paper due).Ħ) Got any questions? Email Professor Alex Torra, AVAILABLE After Nov 12 th, your scheduled work for this class will be complete.Cast members will also need to be available for all technical rehearsals:.You may be asked to schedule time with the production’s vocal coach outside of rehearsal times, though we will set this around your existing schedule.All cast performers are required to sign up for THEA 22 and be available for all rehearsals, which occur on:.Casting will be announced the morning of Friday, Sept 8 th.ĥ) TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRODUCTION SCHEDULE: Select students will be invited to a Callback Session on either Wed, Sept 6 (7-10:30pm) or Thurs, Nov 7 (4-10pm).Ĭallbacks will be posted late on Tuesday, Sept 5th. If you don’t know the show, take a listen to the soundtrack to get a sense of the show’s style, humor, and music.If you’re auditioning for the non-singing role, you will be asked to ONLY tell us a story you will not be required to sing.We’re using this opportunity to meet you and get to know you a little bit.
#SPELLING ACCOMPANIST SERIES#
While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. 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.Īn eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Students cast in the show will have to enroll in THEA 22.
#SPELLING ACCOMPANIST PROFESSIONAL#
The show will be presented as part of the Theatre Department Course “Production Ensemble” (THEA 22), which is designed to provide students the opportunity to work with professional theatre artists in the creation of a fully-designed and rendered production. In Fall 2017, Swarthmore’s Theatre Department will be working on a production of the Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Production/Course and Auditioning Information The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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