AUDITION DETAILS:
Auditions will be held in person on November 8th at 10:00am and November 9th at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Crowley, LA . Details below.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
PERFORMANCES: March 19th - 22nd, 2026
A wildly funny and surprisingly poignant musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee invites us into the chaotic, charming world of adolescent overachievers. Six awkward and earnest kids — and a few audience volunteers — gather in a middle school gymnasium to compete for the coveted title of spelling champion. But as the bee unfolds, it becomes clear that each contestant brings far more than memorized word lists to the mic: they carry dreams, heartbreak, anxieties, and the desperate need to be seen.
Set in a buzzing gym, the show bursts with humor and heart, driven by energetic songs, unpredictable audience participation, and razor-sharp wit. The quirky contestants face off under the watchful eyes of Rona Lisa Peretti, a former champion-turned-host, the increasingly unhinged Vice Principal Panch, and Mitch Mahoney, an ex-con comfort counselor with surprising tenderness.
This Tony Award-winning musical transforms a simple spelling competition into an uproarious and heartfelt journey through growing up, letting go, and finding where you belong. A celebration of individuality, intelligence, and the oddball in all of us.
*contains adult language and situations*
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Please fill out the online audition form
- Must be at least 17 years old or older to audition.
- Select a date that works best for you. (November 8th at 10am or 9th at 2pm.)
- Please prepare a 1-minute to 1.5-minute cut of a song of your choice NOT from the show. Please bring your sheet music, track, or have a YouTube link with start/stop times on a device ready to plug into a speaker or connect to Bluetooth.
- Actors may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Auditions are open to performers of all backgrounds, identities and ethnicities.
- We encourage all interested in auditioning to listen to the cast recording before auditioning.
- Callbacks will take place on 11/10/2025 at 6:00 pm.
- For more information or questions, please email
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