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THE 25TH ANNUAL
PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
October 16th – 18th, 2026 in the CCA auditorium.
Directed by Donna DeWitt | Music Direction by Judy Hayward
A charmingly witty and touching story of a quirky group of competitors in a middle school spelling bee, ...Spelling Bee has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony–winning Broadway debut in 2005.
AUDITIONS JUNE 7TH, 8TH & 9TH* FROM 6:30 – 9:30 PM IN THE CCA AUDITORIUM.
SIGNUPS NOW OPEN!
Seeking actors age 18+.
AUDITION UPDATE:
*Due to the overwhelming response to auditions so far, we’ve added an additional audition date on Tuesday, 6/9.
This added 6/9 audition date is specifically for men and masculine-presenting actors interested in the male roles in the production (Chip, Barfee, Panch, etc.).
Please note that no casting decisions have been made at this time, and we continue to welcome performers of
all experience levels to audition!
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Additional materials by JAY REISS
Originally directed on Broadway by JAMES LAPINE
Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID STONE, JAMES NEDERLANDER, BARBARA WHITMAN, PATRICK CATULLO, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL.
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