The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Presented in collaboration with IU Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance
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Thursday, July 24th - 7:30 PM
Friday, July 25th - 2:00 & 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 26th - 2:00 & 7:30 PM
Studio Theatre of the Indiana University
Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center
275 N. Eagleson St
Bloomington, IN
From Music Theatre International: 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.
​Stage Direction and Choreography by DJ Gray
Music Direction by Nate Paul
Assistant Stage Direction by Anna Shea Saffran
Stage Management by Molly Wyatt
​Cast (in order of appearance)
Rona Peretti………….……….....................Kaia Terwilliger
Chip Tolentino….……………............................Coen Berin
Logainne SchwartzandGrubeniere….............Leah Rodkin
Leaf Coneybear……………......................Veronica Piurek
William Barfée…………...........................……Sam Clarke
Marcy Park……………....................………Mika Granquist
Olive Ostrovsky……....................………..Coco Duneman
Douglas Panch………….......................……Fletcher Blair
Mitch Mahoney......................………………Emma Downs
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