

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Auditions: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Musical)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? WV Collective is excited to announce open auditions for
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee — a Tony Award-winning musical comedy filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.

This beloved Broadway show follows a group of quirky middle-schoolers competing in a spelling bee that’s about much more than words. It’s funny, awkward, heartfelt, and surprisingly moving.

*** THIS IS NOT A YOUTH THEATER PRODUCTION!  While the story centers on middle school students, this production will cast high-school age / adult performers to portray all roles. ***

? Audition Details

? Monday, February 2, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
? The Raleigh Playhouse &amp; Theatre
403 Neville St., Beckley, WV 25801

? What to Prepare

✔ 16–32 bars of a musical theatre or contemporary song
✔ Bring sheet music (if you have it) in your key
✔ Be prepared for a cold reading
✔ All experience levels welcome

? Casting Notes

• This production features a small, highly featured cast
• All roles are substantial — there is no traditional ensemble
• Casting is open and inclusive across age, gender identity, race, and experience level

? Rehearsal &amp; Performance Commitment

• Rehearsals begin February 2026
• Tech Week: April 6–8, 2026 (mandatory)
• Performances:
 ? April 9–11 at 7:00 PM
 ? April 12 &amp; 19 at 2:00 PM

? Rehearsal &amp; Performance Commitment

• Rehearsals begin February 2026
• Tech Week: April 6–8, 2026 (mandatory)
• Performances:
 ? April 9–11 at 7:00 PM
 ? April 12 &amp; 19 at 2:00 PM

⚠️ PG-13 Content Advisory

This show contains mild adult themes and playful, PG-13 humor. Auditioners should be comfortable with light innuendo and mature comedic material.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beckley/open-auditions-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-musical/200029554609412
- **Event Categories**: comedy, live-music, entertainment, art, theatre, performances, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.wvcollective.org/audition-announcement-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-musical/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=beckley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Beckley
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre
- **lat**: 37.77644
- **long**: -81.19082
- **full address**: The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville St, Beckley, WV 25801-4510, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: WV Collective (https://allevents.in/org/wv-collective/25956796)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, 403 Neville St, Beckley, WV 25801-4510, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WV Collective
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** comedy, live-music, entertainment, art, theatre, performances, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Open Auditions: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Musical) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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