The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Charleston Light Opera Guild presents this witty and humorous musical at the Charleston Light Opera Guild Theatre on January 19, 20, 26, 27 and February 2 and 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM and January 28 and February 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy that centers on a fictional spelling bee in the gymnasium of the Putnam Valley Middle School. An eclectic group of 6 quirky middle school students (usually played by adults) arrive at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for different reasons. The Bee is run by an equally quirky group of 3 adults. Four real audience members are invited on stage during each performance to compete alongside the 6 characters.
With a book by Rachel Sheinkin and engaging, tuneful score by William Finn, the 2005 Broadway production won the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for best book.
CAST
THE SPELLERS
Olive Ostrovsky
Devin Elliott
William Barfee
Dewey Fletcher
Leaf Coneybear (Also plays Carl's Dad)
Bob McCarty
Logainne Scwartzandgrubenniere
Danae Samms
Marcy Park
Allison Whitener
Chip Tolentio
Gabriel Gorby
THE ADULTS
Rona Lisa Perettti (Also plays Olive's Mom)
Julie Miller
Vice Principal Douglas Panch
Kennie Bass
Mitch Mahoney (Also plays Dan's Dad and Olive's Dad)
Cameron Burford
DIRECTION
Director/Choreographer
Nina Denton Pasinetti
Musical Director/Accompanist
David Patrick
Technical Director
Tom Pasinetti