The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
June 18 – 30
In this wildly funny, fast-paced musical, an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vies for the spelling championship of a lifetime while candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, this bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Rated PG-13
Music & lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Backstage Xperience dates: June 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28.
This show is rated PG-13. Parents and guardians are urged to listen to the soundtrack.
ASL Date: June 26.
Thank you BSX & ASL Sponsor
Meet the Cast
Rona Lisa Peretti / (Olive’s mom, Leaf’s Mom):
SAMANTHA RICKARD*
Vice Principal Douglas Panch / (“Carl” Dad, Olive’s Dad);
PATRICK HUNTER*
Mitch Mahoney (“Dan” Dad, Leaf’s Dad):
CHARLIE KING*
Olive Ostrovsky:
MELISSA COTTON HUNTER*
Chip Tolentino (and “Jesus”):
JONNIE CARPATHIOS*
William Barfee:
CHRISTIAN EDWARDS
Leaf Coneybear:
CODY EDWARDS
Logainne “Schwartzy” Schwartzandgrubinere:
MOLLY HILL
Marcy Park:
BRITTANY MENDOZA-PEÑA
*Denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association
“Effortlessly endearing.... Gold stars all around." -NY Times