Elgin Summer Theatre (EST) presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE which will run at The Hemmens Cultural Center July 14 - 16 and July 21 - 23, 2017.
This Tony-Award winning musical has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor as it follows a group of eccentric adolescents in their quest for 1st prize in 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 words, hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.
The Elgin production of SPELLING BEE is directed by Terry Broeker, new to EST this year. Past EST performances include Hair, Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominee Next to Normal, and A Chorus Line.
Auditions for the Elgin-produced musical are open to the public and will be held 7 - 9:30 pm on May 15, 16 and 17, 2017, at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.
Show times are 8 pm July 14, 15, 21 and 22, with 3 pm matinees on July 16 and 23.
Those auditioning should be age 16 and over, wear comfortable clothes for the dance portion, and prepare a 60 - 120 second selection of music in the pop/rock genre to perform a capella. Those who wish to may bring an accompaniment track to the audition. There is a non-refundable fee of $25 if cast as chorus and $75 if cast as lead. (Auditions are first come, first served but priority will be given to those who fill out the online audition form.)
Contact Info:
To register for auditions, go to the Elgin Summer Theatre link at www.hemmens.org. Those with questions or interest in volunteering, contact Elgin Summer Theatre at est@cityofelgin.org
Website: www.hemmens.org