The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinki

Photos by Jordan Fox

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.

-CREATIVE TEAM-
​Directed by Tyler Joseph Ellis
Music Directed by Stephen Jung
Additional Choreography by Zach Manske
Produced by Austin Karkowsky and Beth Yeo
Stage Managed by Chloe Willey
Scenic Designed by Jordan Fox
Lighting Designed by Edward Hansen
Costume Designed by Cole Slater
Sound Designed by Alex Attalla
Props Design by Zoya Naqvi
Technical Directed by Jordan Fox 
Asst. Directed and Music Directed by Nick Kassoy
Asst. Stage Managed by Sarah Campbell
Asst. Lighting Designed by Erica Ammerman
Asst. Choreographed by Emily Lane
Lighting Board op: Eliana Rosenthal
Sound Board op: Alice Jiang
Poster Designed by Joy Cheever

-CAST-
Sam Avila: Chip Tolentino
Gena Baek: Marcy Park
Gabby Baldacchino: Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Lily Castle: Rona Lisa Peretti
Benjamin Cross: William Barfee/Olive's Dad
Dylan Field: Vice President Douglas Panch/Carl Dad
Tali Green: Michelle Mahoney
Sam Guillemette: Leaf Coneybear/Dan Dad
Sophia Konat: Olive Ostrovsky

-BAND-
​Stephen Jung: Conductor
Nick Kassoy: Keyboard 1
Collin Schuster: Keyboard 2
Hannah Sobelman: Reeds
Matias Pachalian: Cello
Faiz Haque: Drums/Percussion



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