Aspen Black Box Theatre | AHS
November 1, 2, 3 & 8, 9, 10
Friday Evening, Saturday Matinee and Evening, Sunday Matinee
The 25th Annual Putnam
County Spelling Bee
Director - LYNNETTE SCHLEPP
Music Director - PAUL DANKERS
Producer - TRAVIS LANE MCDIFFETT
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN, Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN, Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN with Additional Material by JAY REISS
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny, touching and a truly fresh and vibrant score, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents (played by adults) vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Rated PG-13 for mature content and mild adult language.
LOCAL CAST FEATURING:
William Barfee - GERALD DELISSER
Vice Principal Douglas Panch - CHARLIE FIELDS
Marcy Park - ALLISON FIFIELD
Logainne Schwartandgrubenniere - MCALLISTER GLYNN
Leaf Coneybear - WEB HEYLIGER
Mitch Mahoney - WILLIAM LEDENT
Chip Tolentino - TRAVIS LANE MCDIFFETT
Rona Lisa Peretti - AMY PENDARVIS
Olive Ostrovsky - EVA RUDOW
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented by arrangement with MTI, Music Theatre International.
Aspen Community Theatre is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975. We are always seeking people to join our theatre family. All experience levels welcome!
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