Spelling Bee
March 10 - 26
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
​Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Meghan Flynn
Produced by Dive In Productions
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.
Duration: 1h 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm
General Admission: $30
Students / Seniors (65+): $27
Children under 12: $17
This show is included in our subscription packages.
Our neighbor "Puddle Dock" restaurant is offering a 10% discount on food and free parking to Players' Ring patrons! Visit their website to reserve, and present your ticket when you ask for your check.
CAST
Rona Lisa Peretti – Emily Zentis
Vice Principal Douglas Panch – Will Saxe
Mitch Mahoney – Ben Hunton
Olive Ostrovsky – Katelin Garland
William Barfee – Robert Collinge II
Leaf Coneybear – Jacob Randlett
Logainne Schwartzandgrubinerre – Sara Funk
Marcy Park – Hanna Street
Chip Tolentino – Jeremy Toussaint
CREW
Director/Scenic Design – Meghan Flynn
Music Director – Tim Goss
Choreographer – Amanda Mirabella
Stage Manager – Kat Mail
Asst. Director/Co-Producer – Marina Altschiller-Gannon
Co-Producer/Prop Designer – Jordan Formichelli
Dance Captain – Katie Formosi
Lighting Design – Billy Butler
Sound Design – Joey Martin
Costume Design – Jenry Towle
BAND
Keys 1 – Tim Goss
Percussion – Ezzie Stone
Keys 2 – Andrew Strout
Reeds – Sarah Hashem
Cello – Jules Good
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
