Description

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

MUSIC & LYRICS BY
William Finn

BOOK BY
Rachel Sheinkin

CONCEIVED BY
Rebecca Feldman

Additional Materials by Jay Reiss
Original Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.)
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIshows.com

Description:
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 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. 

Content Warning: …Spelling Bee is rated PG-13. 

Venue:
Performances are held at the SKOKIE THEATRE
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

Thursday, November 30th at 7:00pm (VIRTUOSO CAST)
Friday, December 1st at 7:00pm (GENIUS CAST)
Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00pm (GENIUS CAST)
Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00pm (VIRTUOSO CAST)

Ticket Price – $18
All tickets are general admission. 

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director/Choreographer – Christina Ramirez
Music Director – Amy Jackson
Stage Manager – Payton Shearn
Associate Director/ Associate Choreographer – Sabrina Schoenberg
Scenic Design – Zoe Snead
Lighting Design – Karen Wallace
Sound Design – Emily Hayman
Costume Design – Lili Galluzzo

VIRTUOSO CAST (11/30 at 7pm, 12/2 at 7pm)
Izzy Ornstein – Rona Lisa Peretti/ Olive’s Mom
Asha McCaughan – Panch
Clementine Lincoln – Mitch Mahoney/ Dan Dad
Jaiden Hsu – William Barfee
Paige Johnson – Olive Ostrovsky
Ali Gregorio – Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Emma Noll – Marcy Park
Amelie Thai-Garcia – Leaf Coneybear/ Carl Dad
Kade Burroughs – Chip Tolentino/ Jesus
Dylan Hartbarger – Olive’s Dad
Ensemble: Alana Haro, Dylan Hartbarger, Tate Maxham, Anna Kate McDowell, Noah Mittelman, Evelyn Pricco, Jacqueline Willer
Dance Captain: Emma Noll

GENIUS CAST (12/1 at 7pm, 12/2 at 3pm)
Tate Maxham – Rona Lisa Peretti/ Olive’s Mom
Asha McCaughan – Panch
Alana Haro – Mitch Mahoney/ Dan Dad
Noah Mittelman – William Barfee
Anna Kate McDowell – Olive Ostrovsky
Evelyn Pricco – Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Jacqueline Willer – Marcy Park
Dylan Hartbarger – Leaf Coneybear/ Carl Dad
Kade Burroughs – Chip Tolentino/ Jesus
Amelie Thai-Garcia – Olive’s Dad
Ensemble: Izzy Ornstein, Clementine Lincoln, Jaiden Hsu, Paige Johnson, Ali Greogorio, Emma Noll, Amelie Thai-Garcia, Dance Captain: Emma Noll

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