PR2011 Sep U1

Contact:

Adam Miller

amiller@sheltonstate.edu

205.391.2277

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THEATRE TUSCALOOSA ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13 and 14, at 7 p.m. in the Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton State Community College’s Martin Campus (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has roles for men and women ages 16-50. Those who audition should prepare: 16 bars of a musical theatre song (bring sheet music in the correct key - recorded music will not be allowed), wear appropriate clothing that will allow them to move comfortably for the movement portion of the audition, and be prepared to read from the script (no prepared monologue required). It is recommended to present a headshot and acting resume, and all who audition must bring their calendars so that they can share any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.

Scripts of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are now available to read in the Ticket Office for those who wish to read the musical in advance (recommended). Scripts may not leave the premises, however. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m. - noon.

Rehearsals will begin in October. The rehearsal schedule will be finalized after casting, but rehearsals are generally Monday through Friday evenings and some Sunday afternoons and/or evenings. There will not be rehearsals on most Saturdays.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented November 11-20 at the Bean-Brown Theatre on Shelton State Community College’s Martin Campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Sundays. A Pay-What-You-Can preview performance will be presented on Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. More details are available at www.theatretusc.com or by phone at 205.391.2277.

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Theatre Tuscaloosa is a not-for-profit community theatre located on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Theatre Tuscaloosa has been enriching the greater Tuscaloosa community since 1972 through quality theatrical productions and educational outreach.