Las Vegas-Casting "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." possible pay for a few.
Posted by Craze Agency on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Casting "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Synopsis: Six quirky middle school spellers compete in the annual spelling bee at the Putnam Valley Middle School, moderated by three equally quirky adults. The audience participates in the spelling.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses Mar. 23-Apr. 30 on the campus of UNLV; runs May 1-10 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
In general, talent will not be paid; however, Equity actors for the roles of Rona or Panch will be hired under the Equity Guest Artist Agreement, pending Equity approval.
Seeking Talent Select a role below for more information and submission instructions.
Chip Tolentino (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; the reigning spelling champion of Putnam County; relatively athle... more
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; youngest of the spellers, she is driven by internal and external ... more
Leaf Coneybear (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; home-schooled with his many siblings--everything about the public... more
William Barfee (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; has a host of health problems and a lot to prove; loud and combat... more
Marcy Park (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; the ultimate overachiever, she comes from a family where excellen... more
Olive Ostrovsky (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; a word lover who lives a fairly quiet life; an only child with of... more
Rona Lisa Peretti (Lead): Female, 28-34, All Ethnicities
will consider Equity actress for this role; Spelling Bee hostess, local realtor, and Third Annual Spelling Bee champion; the bee is Rona’s d... more
Douglas Panch (Lead): Male, 30-50, All Ethnicities
will consider Equity actor for this role; frustrated with his life, the drive of the young spellers is alien to him; stuck in his current jo... more
Mitch Mahoney (Lead): Male, 25-40, All Ethnicities
large and threatening, with a bouncer’s physique and demeanor, Mitch appears to be an odd choice to be the bee’s “comfort councilor”--but it... more
Auditions
January 31st in Las Vegas, NV.
Audition & Submission Instructions
Email theatre@unlv.edu to receive access to online sign-up, character breakdown/scenes, and detailed rehearsal and performance schedule. Callbacks will be Feb. 1.
This is all the info. Craze has let us know if booked thanks!
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses Mar. 23-Apr. 30 on the campus of UNLV; runs May 1-10 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, Las Vegas, NV.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
In general, talent will not be paid; however, Equity actors for the roles of Rona or Panch will be hired under the Equity Guest Artist Agreement, pending Equity approval.
Seeking Talent Select a role below for more information and submission instructions.
Chip Tolentino (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; the reigning spelling champion of Putnam County; relatively athle... more
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; youngest of the spellers, she is driven by internal and external ... more
Leaf Coneybear (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; home-schooled with his many siblings--everything about the public... more
William Barfee (Lead): Male, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; has a host of health problems and a lot to prove; loud and combat... more
Marcy Park (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; the ultimate overachiever, she comes from a family where excellen... more
Olive Ostrovsky (Lead): Female, 18-30, All Ethnicities
middle-school spelling competitor, however all roles are played by adults; a word lover who lives a fairly quiet life; an only child with of... more
Rona Lisa Peretti (Lead): Female, 28-34, All Ethnicities
will consider Equity actress for this role; Spelling Bee hostess, local realtor, and Third Annual Spelling Bee champion; the bee is Rona’s d... more
Douglas Panch (Lead): Male, 30-50, All Ethnicities
will consider Equity actor for this role; frustrated with his life, the drive of the young spellers is alien to him; stuck in his current jo... more
Mitch Mahoney (Lead): Male, 25-40, All Ethnicities
large and threatening, with a bouncer’s physique and demeanor, Mitch appears to be an odd choice to be the bee’s “comfort councilor”--but it... more
Auditions
January 31st in Las Vegas, NV.
Audition & Submission Instructions
Email theatre@unlv.edu to receive access to online sign-up, character breakdown/scenes, and detailed rehearsal and performance schedule. Callbacks will be Feb. 1.
This is all the info. Craze has let us know if booked thanks!
