THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater

April 29 – May 27, 2023

Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Producer: James Huffman

Directors: Russell Malang  and Bob Fetes

Choreographer: Bethanie Lyon

Musical Director: Matt Koutroulis

DESCRIPTION OF SHOW:

This is JD Theatricals Production produced in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

This heartfelt musical comedy follows an eclectic group of  “tweens” who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, they spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! 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. Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

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This production closed May 27, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

COVID Patron Safety Protocol

• Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
• Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
• Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

This Show Contains:

• Fog and Smoke Effects
• Possibly Made-up Words
• Juice Boxes
• Voluntary Audience Participation
• SPELLING!

This is a Two Act Show, 

with one, 15 min. Intermission

• Act I is Approx. 55 min.

• 15 Minute Intermission

• Act II is Approx. 50 min.

SHOW TRAILER:

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CAST:

• Demetri Mack (CHIP TOLENTINO / JESUS)
• Dora Sheade (LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE)
• Max Tanaka (LEAF CONEYBEAR / CARL DAD)
• John Vann (WILLIAM BARFEE)
• Hannah Ridge (MARCY PARKS)
• Paloma Valentina (OLIVE OSTROVSKY)
• Amanda Webb (RONA LISA PERRETTI / OLIVE’S MOM)
• Keith Morton (VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH)
• James Gomez (MITCH MAHONEY / DAN  DAD / OLIVE’S DAD)