Directed by Noah Racey

An eclectic group of six pubescents vies for a spelling championship. 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 error. Six spellers enter and learn that winning (and losing) is not everything. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

In this light-hearted musical, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, we get to laugh at our foibles as this jamboree of idiosyncratic nerds builds their own quirky community. And our audiences are invited to spell out their participation.

CAST:

RONA – Adie Sutherland
PANCH – Ethan Strong
MITCH – Robert Longo
OLIVE – Nyssa Justis
LOGAINNE – Avery Rudman
BARFEE – Ethan Bowen
MARCY PARK – Ruby Duka
CHIP – Tiernan Troyer
LEAF – Ethan Bowman
CARL DAD – Scott Green
DAN DAD – Peter Young
MOM – Kate Miller