Spring Production '26

SPRING
PRODUCTION 2026

THE BEE IS BACK!!!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book

The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime, in a spelling bee run by three equally quirky grown-ups. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box...

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

An unusual aspect of the show is that four real audience members are invited on stage to compete in the spelling bee alongside the six young characters.

Another amusing aspect of the show is that the official pronouncer, usually an improv comedian, provides ridiculous usage-in-a-sentence examples when asked to use words in a sentence.

“TENDER, JOYOUS, BITTERSWEET, and VERY, VERY FUNNY. ....Spelling Bee is the gift we desperately need.”

THE NEW YORK TIMES

WHO CAN AUDITION?

Ages 8-18

TWO CASTS, TWO AGE GROUPS!

We are casting students ages 8-12 to be in one weekend of shows, and students ages 13-18 to be in the other weekend of shows! The original script of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is rated PG-13 but there are modifications we can make to make a PG rated show for the younger crowd.

The original Broadway show cast has just 10 performers, but our show is adapted to include an Ensemble that will be heavily involved in the production! We have produced The Bee twice before, and have successfully included a wonderful ensemble both times!

STUDENTS WITH ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME IN OUR PROGRAM!

What matters more to us than experience and skill is a great attitude, enthusiasm, directability and a fierce work ethic!

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

Once you are registered, you will receive audition instructions and your appointment will be scheduled on a day and time that works for you!

Which characters would you like to audition for?
CLICK HERE FOR A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE ROLES IN THE SHOW!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Starting February 22 in Sherman Oaks (2x weekly)

Sundays (3-7pm)
AND
Tuesdays OR Thursdays (4-7pm) - depending on which cast you're in

Which cast students are in will be determined by the student's availability, and the director's creative decision. So please let us know at the time of registration ANY conflicts you already foresee with these dates or times! (We will ask for more detailed information about your schedule at the time of auditions.)

Some students may be asked to come in for additional private coaching on a date that works for their schedule.

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

Performances will be in North Hollywood

Tech & Performance Dates:
Cast A: May 3 - May 10, 2026 *
Cast B: May 11 - May 17, 2026 *

Which performance dates (Cast A or B) a student is in will be determined by the student's availability, and the director's creative decision! So please let us know at the time of registration ANY conflicts you already foresee with these dates or times! (We will ask for more detailed information about your schedule at the time of auditions.)

TECH AND SHOW DATES are MANDATORY! If you cannot completely clear your schedule for at least ONE of these two weeks, please do not register!

TUITION

Regular Tuition is $885 (enrollment is limited!)
A non-refundable* $299 deposit is due at the time of registration. This deposit is the first payment towards your full tuition. The balance of the tuition will be paid in a payment plan that YOU select! (Example: Send your $299 deposit now, and pay $195 monthly in February, March, and April!)

CURRENT DISCOUNTS/SPECIALS:
"Sibling Discount" - If you are enrolling two children, please take $100 off the total price of your tuition ($50 per child).

We do offer a limited number of partial scholarships to those who require financial assistance.
Click here for Scholarship info

TO REGISTER:

CLICK HERE

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and more information about auditions!

Hurry and enroll today, before we close enrollment!

Act-1

Academy

for Children's Theatre

SPRING
PRODUCTION 2026

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

Once you are registered, you will receive audition instructions and your appointment will be scheduled on a day and time that works for you!

Which characters would you like to audition for?
CLICK HERE FOR A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE ROLES IN THE SHOW!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

TUITION

TO REGISTER:

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and more information about auditions!

Hurry and enroll today, before we close enrollment!

Email sierra@act1LA.com or call (818) 915-8527

with any questions!

Act-1

Academy

for Children's Theatre

SPRING PRODUCTION 2026

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

Once you are registered, you will receive audition instructions and your appointment will be scheduled on a day and time that works for you! Which characters would you like to audition for? CLICK HERE FOR A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE ROLES IN THE SHOW!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

TUITION

TO REGISTER:

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and more information about auditions! Hurry and enroll today, before we close enrollment!

Email sierra@act1LA.com or call (818) 915-8527

with any questions!

SPRING
PRODUCTION 2026

Once you are registered, you will receive audition instructions and your appointment will be scheduled on a day and time that works for you!

Which characters would you like to audition for?
CLICK HERE FOR A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE ROLES IN THE SHOW!

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and more information about auditions!

Hurry and enroll today, before we close enrollment!