The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music & Lyrics by Book By
William Finn Rachel Sheinkin

Conceived by
Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material
by Jay Reiss

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo
Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

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

Thursday, November 30, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 4:30pm
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 6:00pm - No tickets required!

Cornog Auditorium
Northfield Campus

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of 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. Many spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! 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.  

Director Laura Wesslund says, “This group of students is incredibly talented and creative! I have enjoyed seeing them take on these bold characters and create families and stories beyond what is given to them in the script. We’re very excited to share our creation with audiences. We hope everyone who comes to the show gets to relax and have a hearty laugh at our silly show!” 

Tickets are $12 General Admission and may be purchased at newtrier.showclix.com or https://www.showclix.com/event/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-nt

Cast
Emma Balzano, Sivan Belkind, Jorie Collins, Charlie Corley, Julia Dale, Emilia (Axel) Darby, Sara Deodhar, Mireya Devaraj, Belle Diamond, Ethan Epstein, Olivia Felicione, Matt Flaherty, Thomas Franklin, Nate Gale, Lily Generes, Rowan Giller, Gwen Girard, Ava Graham, Scarlett Harper, Olivia Harris, Katie Henken, Gabriel Herman, Dylan Hostert, Harry Hoynes, Deena Husain, Lucie Kolot, Phoebe Kunzler, Evan LeeMaster, Caitlin Lefebvre, Kate Malikowski, Knox Noble, Isabel Passen, Eden Pave, Eve Petrovic, Jack Porter, Maggie Ruey, Mara Saltzman, Sadie Snyder, Maribel Tadelman, Haven Turner, Madeleine Wentz, Caroline Wolfe, Elaine Xu

Student Stage Manager
Sully Pierre

Rehearsal Assistants
Delfi Ayerza, Alex Barry, Maddy Jorgensen, Sydney Russie

Crew
Laura Alcorn, Ella Bostrom, Ava Chaplick, Sofia Fernandez, Madz Generes, Devin Gibori, Alice Green, Julia Handelman, Ben Holtzman, Noa Jackier, Leeli Jackson, Danial Jung, Alex Kamins, Rosie Kelso, Luka Macika, Kira McClellan, Marie Mohr, Adam Puljic, Will Radzik, Charlotte Rimmer, Kate Ring, Sofia Serrano, Sai Isha Swaminathan, Ava Thomas, Olivia Ty, Benjamin Walsh, Addison Yanez

Pit Orchestra Members
Alexa Angres, Beckett Grossner, Ilana Jacoby, Daniel Song, Jenna Maclachlan, Abraham Pinargote

Production Staff
Laura Wesslund, Director
Amy Branahl, Music Director
Elizabeth Bennett, Pit Orchestra Director
Denise Karczewski, Technical Director
Lucy Riner, Choreographer
Gregory Shifrin, Accompanist
Alaina Moore, Costume Designer
Rick Sims, Sound Designer