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 |