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Middle School & Teen Theatre Troupe: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, March 4, 2024 6:00PM
Event Summary
Middle School & Teen Theatre Troupe: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Additional Details
March 4, 2024 - May 6, 2024
8th - 12th grade
Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
In this musical theatre program your child will learn what it takes to be casted and directed in a full-scale production. The journey begins with a friendly audition where everyone gets a role, to rehearsals that focus on acting, singing and dancing skills taught by professional teaching artists. Our rehearsals then culminate in an impressive production that has professional lights, sound, sets and costumes! Students develop performance skills, build confidence, and advance their storytelling and creativity, from theatre newbie to those with eyes on Broadway.
About 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee:
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.
Schedule
Auditions/Callbacks: February 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pmProgram: March 4 - May 6
Classes: Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm & Thursdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tech Week: May 14 - May 17, Every day, Times TBD
Performances: May 18 @ 7pm, May 19 @ 2pm and 7pm
There will be no classes on April 22 and 25
Notes
NO Refunds, NO Exchanges.
All performers must have jazz shoes prior to audition/callback date. If you should need assistance, please let us know. Email or call (631-288-2350, ext. 118) Justin with any questions.
Scholarships and payment plans may be available to help with tuition! For more information, please contact Taylor at 631-288-2350, ext. 116.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds or exchanges.
All casting decisions are final. We know that our casting decisions have the potential to disappoint some of our students. While there is much to be gained from dancing in the ensemble or singing in the chorus – the PAC Arts Academy distinguishes itself from other performing arts institutions by making sure that every child shines on stage.
There are no refunds for reasons including but not limited to: casting decisions, dismissal due to behavior or other happenstance, or subsequent personal preference.
Here’s what we take into consideration when we cast:
- Preparation for the audition
- The child's age and experience
- Growth potential
- Capacity for specific roles
- Behavior and attitude in previous programs (if we have worked with the child before)
This is an Arts Academy – not a professional producing company. What’s most important to us is that all students shine on our stage and therefore are placed in roles that are suitable to their current capacity while also allowing them the opportunity to explore, grow, and develop as people and artistic creatives. Casting is balanced based on individual capabilities as well as collective artistic synergy.
What We Will Do:
- Provide feedback to student inquiries about the audition. The response will include kind and constructive critique and specific advice about where to most effectively direct efforts for improvement.
- Help describe what goes into casting a show. Casting is a challenging and complicated process, involving multiple variables.
- Give parents advice for managing disappointment.
- Encourage ongoing training with us, which comes through continued participation in our programs.
- Encourage participants to watch and learn from more experienced students.
- Cap our enrollment numbers appropriately so that all students will shine.
What We Won’t Do
- Reconsider a casting decision. Once a casting decision has been made, it is final. The casting team will not offer explanations for, entertain complaints about, or discuss in any way the decisions that have been made, with anyone.
- Discuss other students’ roles with someone other than the student or guardian.
- Stand for negative discussion about casting with students and other parents.