Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Winner of the Tony award for Best Book, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE has charmed audiences worldwide with its effortless wit and humor. This fast-paced, wildly funny and touching musical theatre presentation makes this spelling bee an unforgettable experience. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents compete in 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 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 riotous ride, complete with a very unique element of audience participation, that sees audience members actively participating in the Spelling Bee. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius that was originally devised by a group of improvisational actors.
Credits:
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
THE CAST (in alphabetical order)
Anna Barrett – Logainne “Schwarzy” SchwartzandGrubenierre
Josh Connors – Charlito “Chip” Tolentino, Jesus
Robbie Fenton – Leaf Coneybear
Phoebe Gill – Olive Ostrovsky
Madison Hayes-Crook – Rona Lisa Peretti, as cast
Andrew Perry- Mitch Mahoney, as cast
Kate Sanders – Marcy Park
Andrew Soutter- William Morris Barfée, as cast
Paul Wilson – Vice Principal Douglas Panch*
CREATIVE/PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Heather Braaten *
Music Director: Shari Porter
Choreographer: Amelia Hironaka
Set and Lighting Design/Production Management: Laird Macdonald
Costume Design: Samantha Rotchford
Props Design: Isabella Dennis
Sound Design: Jeremy Pynn
Assistant Wardrobe Design: Bailey Reid
Stage Manager: Jordan Vincer
Assistant Stage Manager: Faith Young
Assistant Production Manager: Lindsey Schwietz
*appears courtesy of the Canadian Actors Equity Association
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
All other authorized performance materials are also provided by MTI
www.mtishows.com