The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

From Music Theatre International: Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

 

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for 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 (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 a champion! 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. 

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Stage Direction and Choreography by DJ Gray

Music Direction by Nate Paul
Assistant Stage Direction by Anna Shea Saffran
Stage Management by Molly Wyatt

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Cast (in order of appearance) 

 

Rona Peretti………….……….....................Kaia Terwilliger 

Chip Tolentino….……………............................Coen Berin 

Logainne SchwartzandGrubeniere….............Leah Rodkin

Leaf Coneybear……………......................Veronica Piurek 

William Barfée…………...........................……Sam Clarke 

Marcy Park……………....................………Mika Granquist

Olive Ostrovsky……....................………..Coco Duneman 

Douglas Panch………….......................……Fletcher Blair 

Mitch Mahoney......................………………Emma Downs