The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
march 10-26, 2023
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! 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.
CAST
Emily Zentis | Rona Lisa Peretti
Will Saxe | Vice Principal Douglas Panch
Ben Hunton | Mitch Mahoney
Katelin Garland | Olive Ostrovsky
Robert Collinge II | William Morris Barfee
Sara Funk | Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Hanna Street | Marcy Park
Jacob Randlett | Leaf Coneybear
Jeremy Toussaint | Chip Tolentino
CREW
Meghan Flynn | Director/Scenic Designer
Tim Goss | Music Director
Amanda Mirabella | Choreographer
Kat Mail | Stage Manager
Katie Formosi | Asst. Choreographer/Dance Captain
Marina Altschiller-Gannon | Asst. Director
Billy Butler | Lighting Designer
Jenry Towle | Costume Designer
Joey Martin | Sound Designer
Jordan Formichelli | Producer/Props Designer
Jason Ho | Photographer
Andrew Strout | Keys 2
Jules Good | Cello
Ezzie Stone | Percussion
Sarah Hashem | Reeds
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