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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee artwork was created by Jynx Diers

About The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilariously heartfelt Tony Award-winning musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin and was conceived by Rebecca Feldman.   The musical follows an eclectic group of six pre-teens (played by adult actors) competing for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter but only one can win. Complete with audience participation, this show guarantees a one-of-a-kind musical theater experience that spells F-U-N!
Jen Wineman will be both directing and creating the choreography.
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Meet the Cast

Robert Ariza* - Barfee
Pamela Bob* - Rona 
Parker Drown* – Chip

Emily Anne Goes – Marcy
Brian Owen* – Leaf Coney Bear
Bianca Rivera-Irions* – Logainne
Gabriella Joy Rodriguez* – Olive
Kraig Swartz* – VP Panch
Dwayne Washington* - Mitch

​*= AEA

Meet the Orchestra

Music Director- Tim Goss

Cello- Krysta Brianna

Synth- Tom McDonough

Drums/Precussion- Ezzie Stone

Reeds- Craig Sylvern
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Meet the Production Team

Rachel Sheinkin- Book 

William Finn- Music and Lyrics


Rebecca Feldman- Conceived by ​

Jen Wineman, SDC- ​Director & Choreographer

​Tim Goss- Music Director


Emmy Boisvert- Scenic Designer

Sierra Madison- Costume Designer

Katie Alba- Lighting Designer
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Sarah Cadena- Sound Designer
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Emily Allinson - Resident Properties Supervisor

​Kate Moncrief- Dramaturg


Casting Director- Stephanie Klapper Casting, CSA

Lauren Pekel*- Production Stage Manager

April Ann Kline*- Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager

E.D Fitzgerald*- Assistant Stage Manager

Jynx Diers-  Key Art Creator
Advisory: PG-13, flashing lights
​Runtime:  2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. 
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.   
www.mtishows.com
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Box Office: 603-924-7585 • Administrative Office: 603-924-9344
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    • Arabella
    • Andrea Chenier
    • I Puritani
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