TSP is now casting for all types, shapes, gender identities, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds for

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!"

Pre-Professional Training Production

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TSP is casting actors 15 - 20 years of age for this pre-professional training production.

*Teens must be at least 14 by 12/31/2025 to submit an audition.

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An eclectic group of pre-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. Only one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

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Auditions:

Please submit your auditions by December 7th at midnight. (But earlier is always better!) Please prepare a short one minute selection from the show (YES, THAT'S WHAT WE SAID, FROM THE ACTUAL SHOW!) In addition, please spell your favorite word and give it's definition and origin, and tell us a short story from your childhood.

**PLEASE NOTE** we are looking for honest, fresh performances and not imitations of the Broadway soundtrack.

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Callbacks:

Tuesday, December 16th at 6 PM.

Some actors will be required to attend a dance call followed by invited callbacks.

*Callbacks are by invitation. Not every actor will need to be called back.

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Rehearsals:

Begin January 26th.

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Tech Week:

Friday, April 3rd - Wednesday, April 8th

*No rehearsal on Easter Sunday

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Performances:

Thursday, April 9th - 7 PM

Friday, April 10th - 7 PM

Saturday, April 11th - 2 PM

Saturday, April 11th - 7 PM

Sunday, April 12th - 2 PM

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"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" is part of our Pre-Professional Training Program with various options for your actor.

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*Not everyone will be cast.

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Choose your track:

Track 1:
In addition to the training received in rehearsal for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" you receive your choice of two (2) hourly Conservatory Enrichment Classes per week. All classes begin the week of January 6th and run through May 14th. Every class has a final showcase at the end of the semester in May. Class info is below.
Price: $300 per month
(6 hours of rehearsal, plus two hour long training classes per week)

*One payment is made at the time of registration and then once per month beginning in February through May.

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Track 1 Class Options:
All classes begin the week of January 10th and run through May 14th. Every class has a final showcase at the end of the semester in May.

Mondays:
- Acting & the Creative Process - 3:10 - 4 PM, 4:10 - 5 PM
- Broadway Dance - 3:10 - 4 PM, 4:10 - 5 PM
Tuesdays:
- Stage Combat - 3:10 - 4 PM, 4:10 - 5 PM
- Int. Ballet - 3:10 - 4 PM
- Beg. Ballet & Tap - 4:10 - 5 PM
Wednesdays:
- Musical Theatre Prep - 2 - 3 PM
Thursdays:
- Puppetry for the Modern Stage - 3:10 - 4 PM
- Improv - 4:10 - 5 PM

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Track 2:
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" ONLY. This track only includes involvement in the TSP Pre-Professional Training Production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!" No additional Conservatory Enrichment Classes are included.
Price: $200 per month

(4 hours of rehearsal per week)

*One payment is made at the time of registration and then once per month beginning in February through April.

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Track 3:
TSP Conservatory existing/enrolled students. Please call (407-601-4380) or email (admin@theatresouthplayhouse.org) to enroll as the price point is adjusted to reflect your existing Conservatory Enrichment Classes.
Price: $175 per month

(4 hours of rehearsal per week)

*One payment is made at the time of registration and then once per month beginning in February through April.

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*Registration is REQUIRED to hold your audition spot.

*Theatre South Playhouse does not, under any circumstances, discuss casting decisions and will not accept any emails, phone calls, etc. regarding casting. All casting decisions are final.

 

*Theatre South Playhouse has a strict No Refunds Policy, unless your teen is not cast.

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Once you are registered please submit your audition at the link below.​​

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*Not everyone will be cast. Please see our "Descendants" for our other offering that is open to all!