THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
A-U-D-I-T-I-O-N-S [ aw-dish–uhnz ]
Parker Arts and Sasquatch Productions announce auditions for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Directed by Tanner Kelly
Note: This production is for 18+ actors. All actors are paid $40 per performance.
About the Show
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School, some students being from various elementary schools. Six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.
Audition Date
Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Auditions are at The Schoolhouse in Parker, 19650 E. Mainstreet
Callbacks
Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Prepare
Bring sheet music in the appropriate key and an accompanist will be provided. Prepare 32 bars in the style of the show or in the style of a character from the show. Note: This production is for 18+ actors.
Bring with you
- Sheet Music
- Headshot
- Resume
Sign Up
Please sign up for one 5-minute slot. Callbacks will be later that same day.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will start August 24 and will be Sunday/Monday/Thursday nights from 6:30-10:00 PM. Rehearsals will take place at a Parker Arts facility, and some occasional rehearsals will take place in a central Denver/Lakewood location.
Performances
All performances will be held at the The Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker.
Tech Week: Monday, October 13-Thursday, October 23
Performance Dates: October 24-November 16
(Note: No performance on October 31. Two shows on November 2 – 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.)
All Other Performances: Thursdays (7:30 p.m.), Fridays (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), and Sunday (2:00 p.m.)
Roles (all roles are available)
- Chip Tolentino (C4 – B5)
- Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre (Schwartzy) (A3 – F5)
- Leaf Coneybear (A3 – A5)
- William Barfee (E4 – B5)
- Marcy Park (C4 – E5)
- Olive Ostrovsky (B3 – F5)
- Rona Lisa Peretti (B3 – F5)
- Douglas Panch
- Mitch Mahoney (E4 – A5)
- Carl Dad – Normally played by the actor playing Leaf (G3 – D5)
- Dan Dad – Normally played by the actor playing Mitch (G3 – D5)
- Jesus Christ – Normally played by the actor playing Chip
- Leaf’s Mom, Dad, And Siblings – Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script
- Olive’s Dad – Normally played by the actor playing Mitch (E4 – B5)
- Olive’s Mom – Normally played by the actor playing Rona (D4 – E5)
Inclusivity Statement
We welcome and encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, body types, and backgrounds to audition. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, represented, and valued.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY AUDITIONS SIGN UP
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Sasquatch Productions, in partnership with Parker Arts, is thrilled to announce auditions for Shrek the Musical!
General Info
- Music by Jeanine Tesori
- Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
- Director – Kelly McAllister
- Music Director – Tanner Kelly
- Choreographer – Heather Westenskow
- Stage Manager – Ellie Sinclair
- Production Manager – August Stoten
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears (MTI Shows).
Please note that Parker Arts and Sasquatch Productions are under contractual obligation to perform Shrek The Musical as written. You may request a script perusal through MTI to review the content.
Auditions
Call Type: Non Union. 18+.
Audition dates:
- Saturday, July 19th 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 20th 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Callback date:
- Sunday, July 20th 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Location:
- Parker Arts, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138.
A sign in the lobby near the box office will indicate where to go, and a Sasquatch team member will check you in.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out the audition form.
Audition Requirements/Materials:
- All actors must be 18+ years of age.
- 32 bars in the style of the show.
- 1 minute monologue in the style of the show.
- Headshot.
- Resume.
- Sheet music (an accompanist will be provided).
- All conflicts for the duration of the production (to be submitted through the virtual audition form).
Please sign up for an audition slot here.
If you cannot make the audition and/or callback dates, please email [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.
Contract
All actors will be compensated. The compensation range is $665-950, dependent on the role.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin Monday, November 10th and will occur every Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (6:30-10 p.m.), and Sunday (4-8 p.m.). Rehearsals will be held at Parker Arts, with occasional rehearsals taking place in the Denver Metro area. You can find a rehearsal schedule here.
Please note an additional Saturday rehearsal on January 3rd for an audio day.
Tech rehearsals take place Saturday, January 10th – Thursday, January 15th.
Performances
Performances run January 16th through February 8th. All performances will take place at Parker Arts. The performance schedule is as follows:
- Fridays: 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
Additional Performances:
- Friday January 30th & February 6th: 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday February 5th: 7:30 p.m.
Roles
- Shrek (A2-G#4)
- Fiona (F3-G5)
- Donkey (C3-B4)
- Lord Farquaad (B2-D5)
- Dragon (F3-Eb5)
- Gingy (B3-C#5)
- Pinocchio (E3-F#4)
- Ensemble
- Fairytale Creatures (Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Pigs, White Rabbit, Fairy Godmother, Peter Pan, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, Three Bears, Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Elf, Dwarf, Three Blind Mice); Angry Mob; Happy People; Guards; Knights; Rats
Colorado Theatre Standards & Inclusivity Statement
Sasquatch Productions adheres to and implements safety standards that align with the Colorado Theatre Guild. We welcome and encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, body types, and backgrounds to audition. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, represented, and valued. All are welcome in the swamp.
If you have any questions, or require any accommodations, please email [email protected].
