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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

She Loves Me
January 29 - February 14, 2016
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Directed by Mark VanBeever

A riotous ride complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Winner of the 2005 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, Spelling Bee has captivated audiences across the country with its unforgettable humor. An eclectic group of six awkward adolescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens (portrayed by adult actors) spell their way through a series of words hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Oh well, at least the losers get a juice box!

Warning: show contains frank (but funny) puberty moment

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TICKETS
$25 Adult / $20 Youth (6-18 yrs)
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CAST
Rona Lisa Perretti / Tracy Nygard
Chip Tolentino / Joel Ibanez
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere / Madison Baker
Leaf Coneybear / Kyle Carrillo-Enders
William Barfée / Donovan Seitzinger    
Marcy Park / Maeve Dahlen
Olive Ostrovsky / Brittany Dreier
Vice Principal Douglas Panch / Ward Fairbairn
Mitch Mahoney / Traci Knights
Carl (Dad) Grubenierre / Mark Allen
Dan (Dad) Schwarz / Bil Morrill
Olive’s Mom / Tracy Nygard
Olive’s Dad, Jesus Christ / Joel Ibanez
Superintendent / Susan Goes
BAND
Conductor & Keyboard / Mark VanBeever
Keyboard / Keri Davis
Drums & Percussion / Nick Alvarez 
Woodwinds / David Richards
PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Mark VanBeever
Assistant Director / Amber Hagen
Stage Manager / Bil Morrill
Producer / Amanda Ferguson
Technical Director / Tony Rust
Choreography / Mark VanBeever, Alex Holmes 
Music Direction / Mark VanBeever
Rehearsal Pianist / Keri Davis
Set Design / Janet Whitlow
Set Construction / Omar Nelson
Construction Assistants / Tony Rust, Steve Ward, Janet Rust, Bil Morrill, Donovan Seitzinger, Keith Kessler, Mark Allen, Davis N. Smith, Richard Reaksecker, Mark VanBeever, Chris Brower, Amber Hagen, Bill Dowell
Set Painting / Sarah Turnquist, Janet Whitlow, Joel Ibanez, Madison Baker, Bil Morrill, Lois Conway
Costumes / Rhonda Turnquist
Props / Carmen Dowell, Bil Morrill, cast
Lighting Design / Amanda Ferguson
Light Board Operator / Natalie Tichenor
Spotlight Operators / Susan Goes, Emily Morrow, Ashley Lawn
Sound Board Operator / Anna Petrick
Photography / Matt Emrich
Lobby Kitchen Display / Carmen Dowell, Breanna Estrada
Lobby Pianist / Matthew Goes
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