Aspiring actors ages 18 and up are encouraged to audition for a role in OKC Parks & Recreation’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Auditions are from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Taylor Performing Arts Center,1115 SW. 70th St.
Participants should bring their headshot and theatrical resume. They should also be prepared to sing an up-tempo song of their choice that fits the style of the show or sing a song from the musical.
First rehearsal: Sept. 26
Opening night: Nov. 17
Directed by Isaiah Williams, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss.
The production is centered around six mid-pubescent children who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. As each speller takes the mic, they give glimpses into their lives at home.
This is Isaiah William’s third production with the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department, but his first musical. His past productions include “Gem of The Ocean,” performed at the Civic Center Music Hall, and “And Then There Were None,” directed by Taylor Lowell with assistance from Isaiah Williams and performed at the Taylor Performing Arts Center.
For details, call Robert Culverhouse at (405) 206-5313 or email robert.culverhouse@okc.gov.
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Media Contact: Robert Culverhouse, Parks, and Recreation; (405) 206-5313 robert.culverhouse@okc.gov
