Auditions for CMT's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 30
Clifton United Methodist Church
(3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH)
This hilarious, heartwarming, Tony Award-winning musical follows six quirky adolescents (and three equally quirky adults) as they compete for the title of spelling bee champion!
Directed By: Joey Schnell
Music & Vocal Directed By: Darin Art
Choreographed By: Karen Hendershot
Produced By: John Michael Durnil
Auditions: Sun, Nov 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
*Invited callbacks Tues, 12/02 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Sign-up for an audition slot via Sign-Up Genius at the link below;
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CA4AB23A2F49-59411255-auditions?useFullSite=true#/
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a 45- to 60-second (16-32 bars) cut of a musical theater character-driven song and be ready to perform your audition piece in character. This excerpt will be the main consideration for both vocals and acting in regards to invitations to callbacks.
An accompanist will be provided. Please note - no a cappella or recorded tracks.
Please bring a list of conflicts between the end of January 2026 through March 2026.
Rehearsals are expected to take place Monday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings, as well as Sunday afternoons.
No conflicts will be accepted after March 1, 2026
Please bring a printed copy of your theatrical resume and a headshot. If you do not have a headshot, one will be taken at auditions.
Important Dates:
Rehearsals begin Jan 25, 2026
Production dates are March 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2026 in the Fifth-Third Theater at the Aronoff Center.
Questions? Please contact John Michael Durnil, producer, at
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More info available at the Sign-up Genius link above.
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