Chicago Spelling Bee

[DrVincento2]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 3:33pm

Does anyone know when they will be holding auditions for the Chicago Production of Spelling Bee?

[Fosse76]

Posted: 11/11/05 at 7:10pm

probably sometime next year.

[JACXR71]

Posted: 11/16/05 at 5:06pm

Tara Rubin Casting


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Date: Monday, December 5th
Time: 10 AM-4 PM By appointment
Audition Location: Actors Equity, 125 S. Clark, Chicago.


Type / Restrictions: Tara Rubin Casting announces auditions for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE , Seeking all roles for the Chicago company; also future replacements for Broadway and future companies; see Equity website for character breakdown. Erik Woodall and David Petro will attend with casting authority.
Material to Prepare: Prepare a contemporary musical theatre song. Bring sheet music in your key; accompanist provided. Actors auditioning for Vice Principal Panch are not required to sing and will be given sides to read at the audition. Bring headshot/resume.
Contact Info: Appointments will be taken by Equity beginning 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 28th. Call 312-641-0406 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3:00-4:30 p.m. only.


Audition Posted On: 11/16/2005

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/16/05 at 9:27pm

so its only for Equity memebers?

Posted: 11/16/05 at 9:44pm

do you have to be 18?

[jesseeinstein]

Posted: 11/16/05 at 10:29pm

Anyone know if there's a non-equity casting call for it?

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/20/05 at 2:04am

Bump, anyone know?

[carlobarlo]

Posted: 11/20/05 at 2:25am

It's an equity call, but if you're non-equ you can still go... You just have to be on the waiting list. I doubt they are going to cast anyone non-equity for this though... In the original notice it says they will be casting "adults" so over 18 is most likely a must. I don't think there will be a non-equ call, this is a big job for all the equity members in Chicago... I don't think the union would be too thrilled if they cast any non-union actors... but who knows, If someone is perfect for a role? It could happen!

[Fosse76]

Posted: 11/20/05 at 11:45am

'I don't think the union would be too thrilled if they cast any non-union actors.'

Why not? As soon as they are cast they would be required to join the union anyway. That said, I'm sure there will be a huge turnout, so I doubt they will see any non-equity.

[otis33]

Posted: 11/20/05 at 1:07pm

You should go even if you're non-equity...you might get in. That being said, at the recent Los Angeles auditions, not all the equity people got in because of the large turn out. But you never know.

[spellingbee_ROCKS007]

Posted: 11/20/05 at 1:19pm

good luck who ever is trying out!!!

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 4:49pm

I'm from Alabama and I'm thinking of going, but maybe not. Don't really want to waste my time, although I think it would be a good experience.

[jesseeinstein]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 4:56pm

I do know that they only want to cast from locals and the chicaago area.

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 11/21/05 at 5:13pm

as to not pull a Wicked?

[voiceactor]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 1:23pm

I just checked in with Actors Equity. Non-Equity can walk in and get on the waiting list. Its liable to take forever though....

[MagicToDo82]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 2:03pm

I'm going to the audition on Monday. Looking forward to waiting a loooooooooooooong time.

[spellingbee_ROCKS007]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 2:14pm

oh! good luck!

[Jon]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 4:24pm

They want to cast locals so they don't have to pay per diem (living expenses). They will not cast anyone under 18.

If you are non-equity, you will have to join. many of the original cast of RENT was non-equity prior to getting cast in the show. Adam Pascal had never been in a legit show. He was a rock musician.

[bebe de broadway]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:18pm

I might audition if I can get out of my theater classes at school (they're strict about attendence). I got a call today from my modeling agency about auditioning. I love this show... I hope i can go. I'm non equity, but would be thrilled to even be a miniscule part in a professional show.

[Creative Lunatic]

Posted: 11/30/05 at 6:27pm

There are no small parts in this show. It is an ensemble and what is so wonderful is how each of the spellers, Mitch, Rhona and Panch all have great featured roles. With the multiple casting, even if eliminated early you are still very much a part of The Bee.
The Broadway cast all love their characters

Posted: 12/10/05 at 10:07pm

how do you find out when/where the auditions are?