Thank you for your interest in auditioning with us.
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – June 7, 8, 9, 2025
General Audition Information
Pittsburg Theatre Company auditions are open to all non-AEA performers and we encourage anyone from the community to come out for our shows. Everyone is welcome, new and seasoned performers, all ethnicities, gender identities as well as performers with disabilities. All performers are considered volunteers and casting is non-union.
Actors must be able to portray the ages listed in the provided character descriptions. Auditions are typically held by appointment and scheduled on a show-by-show basis. PTC is proud to have open auditions and cast based on who’s right for the part no matter their ethnicity (unless called upon in the script).
PTC is proud that our company is a supportive environment for everyone to feel safe and share and develop their creative talents, learn some new things and find new friendships. We also continue our firm commitment to having BIPOC/LGBTQ+ representation in cast, creative teams and board, along with tailoring creative processes to the needs of each show.
COVID: PTC currently has no vaccination or testing requirement, though vaccination is recommended. Face masks are optional during auditions and rehearsals. The director may ask you to remove your mask during your audition. Performances and dress rehearsals are performed without the use of face masks for actors. Face masks are optional for crew and audience members. Subject to change based on state and federal mandates.
Audition Forms
Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.
Note: If you do not have a formal headshot, please provide a clear full-face current photo of yourself with no other people in the shot. For first time performers, no resume is required; just note this on your application.
Please email ptc@ptcca.org or call 925-439-7529 if you have questions
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Come audition for this contemporary musical straight out of Putnman County. Yes, the Putnam County Spelling Bee.
PTC is holding open auditions for all roles. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and identities to audition as we strive to reflect the diversity of our community and beyond.
Audition focus is on vocals and acting side. This is not a dance heavy show (principally stage movement) so basic movement skills are required.
Audition Dates/Times
General Auditions
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1 pm
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 4 pm – 7 pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Note: Additional times to be added as needed.
Callbacks
Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held as needed.
- Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am
Audition Location
To be announced upon confirmation of location
Auditions – What to Prepare
Please prepare the following for the audition:
- 32 bars of an upbeat song from a musical of your choice (not Spelling Bee). Please bring music track as we will not be having an accompanist for the initial audition. Make sure your phone is blue tooth compatible or bring a thumb drive.
- Perform the a side of your choice if you are interested in a named character. Download the sides from our website. We want to hear your take on the character described in this document. This is just a single line or two. We prefer memorized, but you can hold the page in your hand.
Sign Up for Appointment / Forms
Auditions appointments are scheduled in six minute time slots. The location will be added as soon as we confirm the audition location availability.
Must be 17 yrs or older to audition.
Sign up for you appointment today using the following link:
Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.
Sides to be available soon.
Production Information
Production Schedule:
- Rehearsal Dates: Begin September 8, 2025
- Rehearsal Days: Typically Monday thru Thursday evenings
- Rehearsal Times: Typically 7 pm – 10 pm
- Performances: 6 performances, November 14 – 23, 2025 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA
- Vocal tracks to be used for this show.
Production Team:
- Director: Gregory Brown
- Choreographer: Josie Rapolas
- Music Director: Amy Mark