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"A THEATRE EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME"
Join us for our next senior production:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Auditions are open to anyone ages 16 through college
+The show is rated of PG-13+
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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.
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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 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.
Auditions:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
From 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: $175 in advance, $200 starting Saturday, February 15, 2025.
**please note- this is a double cast production, there are 9 roles in each cast**
(Scholarships are available)
Callbacks:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
5:00-10:00pm
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Rehearsals:
Please see conflict sheet as the schedule has multiple dates/times.
First read thru on Tuesday, February 25th from 5:00-10:00pm
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Production Dates:
May 2-May 10, 2025
8 performances (4 each cast)
May 2, 8 & 9 at 7:00pm
May 3 & 10 at 6:00pm
May 3, 4 & 10 at 1:00pm
Rehearsal Location:
Young Actors’ Theatre
Grossmont Center
Directory# 212
Production Location:
Young Actors’ Theatre
Grossmont Center
Directory# 212
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Director:
Astrid Pett
Astrid is just buzzing to be directing Spelling Bee with YAT! Astrid began performing at YAT in 2014, and stage managed her first show here in 2017. She's previously worked on The Jungle Book, High School Musical, The Lion King, 13 the Musical, Nunsense, Tuck Everlasting, Bring it On, Little Shop of Horrors and Mean Girls as Stage Manager, As well as Seussical and Popstars as Assistant Director. She made her Directorial debut with Jingle 2024 and is so grateful to be back working with her YAT family again!
Music Director:
Kailee Ash-Ray
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Kailee Ash-Ray is excited to be back at YAT after her last production of 13 the Musical! Music Directing credits include: James and the Giant Peach (JT), Curtains (CPH), Sweeney Todd (CPH), Grace for President (JT), Finding Nemo Jr. (YAT), Tuck Everlasting (YAT) and The Guide to Being Single (PDST). Alongside Music Directing, Kailee currently serves as a teaching artist at Junior Theatre and is a vocal coach here in San Diego!
Choreographer:
Alexa Cohen
