Auditions

(All roles sing. Auditioners must be ages 18–30, except Rona Lisa Peretti and Vice Principal Panch, who may be cast slightly older. Diverse casting encouraged.)

Rona Lisa Peretti: Female, 25–40, (may be cast slightly older) Mezzo-Soprano, G#3–D5. The bee’s moderator and a former champion. Warm, officious, and loves every minute of her job.

Vice Principal Douglas Panch: Male, 30–50, (may be cast slightly older) Spoken Role. The word pronouncer. Dry, deadpan humor; enjoys his authority. Improv skills and experience greatly encouraged.

Mitch Mahoney: Male, 18–30, Tenor, E3–A4. The “Official Comfort Counselor.” Gruff exterior, surprisingly tender.

Olive Ostrovsky: Female, 18–30, Soprano, B3–F5. A shy, lonely girl who loves words and hopes her absent parents will come watch her compete.

William Barfée: Male, 18–30, Tenor, E3–B4. Awkward, confident, and known for his “magic foot” spelling technique.

Logainne “Schwartzy” Schwartzandgrubenierre: Female, 18–30, Mezzo-Soprano, A3–F5. The youngest speller. Intense, politically aware, and pressured by her two overbearing dads.

Leaf Coneybear: Male or Female, 18–30, Tenor A2–G4 / Mezzo-Soprano A3–D5. Goofy, childlike, and unexpectedly talented.

Marcy Park: Female, 18–30, Mezzo-Soprano, C4–E5. An overachiever who excels at everything—secretly longs for freedom.

Chip Tolentino: Male, 18–30, Tenor, C3–B4. Last year’s champion. Athletic, confident, navigating adolescence.