Auditions
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ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
March 1 to March 3
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE AUDITIONS
AUDITION DATES:
- Saturday, March 1: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Sunday, March 2: 6:00pm-9:30pm
- Tuesday, March 3: 6:00pm-9:30pm
- Callbacks (if needed): Tuesday, March 4, 8:00pm-9:30pm
TWO STEPS TO SIGN UP:
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- Enter your name and email address into one 90-minute time slots in the sign-up form.
- Complete the audition form.
AUDITION PREP:
- Music: Please prepare 24-32 bars (no more than 1 minute) of music not from this show. The song does not have to be from musical theatre. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music; no recorded music, please.
Actors may also be asked to learn a brief sequence from the show to sing in ensembles. This will be taught in the audition, and music will be provided. - Movement: Actors will be taught a brief movement sequence. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in; sneakers or similar recommended. (No heels, please.) No prior dance experience required.
- Script Reading: Auditions will include sides (scene excerpts) from the script; no monologues required. Paper copies of sides will be handed out at auditions.
- Improv Games: Due to the opportunities for improvisation built into the script, auditions may include improv games. If you’re not comfortable with improv, don’t panic. We don’t expect you to be hilarious, just be willing to play!
SCRIPTS & SCORES
Due to script rental limitations, we are currently unable to provide hard copy scripts or scores for checkout. The original cast album is available on Spotify and other streaming services. It is also possible to find a copy of the script online. (Ya know… Google it.)
ADDITIONAL SCRIPT NOTES
- Language: There is at least one instance of an ableist term used in the show by Barfee. The show also features an entire song from the character Chip entitled “My Unfortunate Erection.” We will be performing these moments as written. If you have questions or concerns, please talk to Tara!
- Character Genders: Actors will have an opportunity on the audition form to mark what gender identities they feel comfortable playing on stage. Actors’ personal gender identities do not have to match those of their character, so long as the actor feels comfortable playing a character’s identity as written. We will not be changing the scripted genders of characters.
QUESTIONS? TIME SLOTS FULL?
Please email the director: Tara Wibrew at t.wibrew@gmail.com.
Available Production Assignments for the 2024/25 Season
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
Here are the productions for 2024-2025, the dates, and the production staffs as they are known so far. If, you are interested in filling one of the open spots please see the director and/or the faculty member in charge of that area. If you need a job description please see the faculty member in charge of that area. The faculty member can also help you with information about available credit.
Bradley Branam–Technical Direction, Sound Design, Projection Design
Jeanette deJong–Costume Design, Makeup
Jerry Hooker– Scenic Design, Props, Scenic Artist
Janet Rose– Lighting Design, Stage Management
Please check the dates carefully before you commit to a position. Think about the time commitments.
FOR INSTANCE-PROPS AND SOUND DESIGNERS DO NEED TO ATTEND TECHNICAL/DRESS REHEARSALS
You will not be able to audition for a show or take another position if it interferes with previous commitments.
YOU WILL BE GIVEN A JOB DESCRIPTION. THESE ARE IMPORTANT PRODUCTION POSITIONS. JUST PUTTING IN A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME AND BARELY GETTING THE JOB DONE WILL NOT EARN YOU THE CREDIT.
There may be other positions available on a need basis. The faculty designers may wish to have assistant designers. Make-up design or other specialties may be needed on specific productions.
ALL ASSIGNMENT REQUESTS AND CONFIRMATIONS MUST BE MADE BY EMAIL. THE OFFICIAL SIGN UP SHEET WILL BE ON LINE.
To register for your production credit, please use this form and follow the instructions on the form:
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CHECK THE CALENDAR CAREFULLY! CHECK WITH THE DIRECTOR AND/OR THE FACULTY MEMBER IN CHARGE OF THE PRODUCTION AREA!
UNIVERSITY THEATRE 2024-25 DESIGN AND PRODUCTION STAFFS
Frankenstein-PLAYING WITH FIRE
Hope Theatre
Nov. 8,9,15,16,17,21,22,23,24
DIRECTOR: Michael Najjar
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Bradley Branam
SCENIC DESIGNER: Graham Mauro
COSTUME DESIGNER: Jeanette deJong
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Chase Foster-Adams
SOUND DESIGNER: Ian Cash
PROJECTIONS DESIGNER: Graham Mauro
STAGE MANAGER: Laura Leader
ASST. STAGE MANAGER(S): Makayla Meleason
PROPS MANAGER:
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR:
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR:
PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN:
COSTUME RUNNING CREW HEAD:
PRODUCTION CREDIT MUST BE REGISTERED FOR NO LATER THAN ONE TERM AFTER THE PRODUCTION.
POTUS
Hope Theatre
Feb 7,8,14,15,16, 20,21,22,23,24
DIRECTOR: Tricia Rodley
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Bradley Branam
SCENIC DESIGNER:
COSTUME DESIGNER:
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Holden Fershee
SOUND DESIGNER:
STAGE MANAGER: Maddi Gray
ASST. STAGE MANAGER:
PROPS MANAGER:
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR:
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR:
PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN:
COSTUME RUNNING CREW HEAD:
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Hope Theatre
May 23,24,30,31,June 1,5,6,7,8
DIRECTOR: Tara Wibrew
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Bradley Branam
SCENIC DESIGNER: Graham Mauro
COSTUME DESIGNER: Jeanette deJong
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Jordan Hamlin
SOUND DESIGNER:
PROJECTIONS DESIGNER:
STAGE MANAGER:
ASST. STAGE MANAGER(S):
PROPS MANAGER:
LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR:
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR:
PRODUCTION ELECTRICIAN:
COSTUME RUNNING CREW HEAD:
PRODUCTION CREDIT MUST BE REGISTERED FOR NO LATER THAN ONE TERM AFTER THE PRODUCTION.
Helpful links:
Production Handbook
