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 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.

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Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive's Mom - Daniela Innocenti-Beem *
Vice Principal Douglas Panch - Pat Barr **
Mitch Mahoney/Dan Dad/Olive's Dad - Nicholas Augusta

Olive Ostrovsky - Nicole Stanley

​William Morris Barfée - Dominic Marco Canty
Logainne "Schwartzy" SchwartzandGrubenierre - Carly Leahy

Marcy Park - Emily Wong

Leaf Coneybear/Carl Dad - Marlee Ostrom

Charlito "Chip" Tolentino/Jesus - Paul Hogarth
Coneybear Siblings - Daphne Pappas and Brynn Williams

* Jane Harrington 10/2 and 10/3
** John Griffin 9/20, 9/25, 9/26 and 10/9

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CREW

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Producers - Marilyn Izdebski & Jeanne Williams
Stage Manager - Jere Torkelsen
Assistant Stage Manager - Julietta Martinez

Scenic Construction - Perry Nelson

Lighting Designer - Marilyn Izdebski
Costume Designers - Christina Stephan & Cheryl Evans
Props Design - Michele Blazek
Sound Design - Sound Logic, Inc.

Sound Mixer - Aaron Yoffe
Tech Crew - Daphne Pappas & Brynn Williams
Follow-Spot Operators - Adrian Pool, Ethan White, Cerys Williams
Program - Marilyn Izdebski & Jeanne Williams
Photographer - Jere Torkelsen

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BAND

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Conductor/Keyboard 1 - Christopher Hewitt
Keyboard 2 - Michael Wray
Drums/Percussion - Dean Cook
Cello - Susan Groff
Flute/Clarinet/Sax - Amar Khalsa

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VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

* House Manager and Box Office positions require training
** Wine/Beer Sales position requires RBS Certification