A Musical in the Grumbacher Studio
Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Additional Material by JAY REISS
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN
Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN
WHAT
Seeking strong vocalists.
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.
WHEN
AUDITION DATES
Saturday, May 18 at noon or 1pm
OR
Sunday, May 19 at noon or 1 pm
SHOW DATES
in the GRUMBACHER STUDIO
AUGUST 2-4 & 8-11, 2024
WHERE
The Belmont Theatre
27 South Belmont Street, York, PA
Enter main lobby early to fill out audition form.
Director: Christopher Quigley
PREPARATION
Vocals: Prepare a Broadway song that best shows your range and vocal talent in the style of the show. Please supply accompaniment on your cell phone. A bluetooth speaker will be provided. No Acapella.
Dance: Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance.
Character Breakdown
Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.
The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents’ work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool.