The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Alick Draper Music directed by Katie Morton Choreography by Grace Stevenson Part of the HEART+MUSIC Festival of Musical Theatre This hilarious comedy set around a pre-teen spelling competition set audiences rolling in the aisles. The cast embraced the opportunity for improvisation this show offered and made it their mission to keep the comedy fresh every night. CastLaura Gardner - Olive Ostrovsky
Patrick Jennings - William Barfée Ellie Stewart - Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive's Mom Mike Bryant - Vice Principal Douglas Panch Ruby Kemp - Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre Kevin Orlando - Charlito "Chip" Tolentino/Olive's Dad Vishan Appanna - Leaf Coneybear/Carl Grubenierre Catherine Gavigan-Binnie - Marcy Park Siobhan Raisbeck - Mitch Mahoney/Dan Schwartz BandKatie Morton - Conductor
Stephen Clothier - Piano Geraint Scott - Synth Bernadette Stander - Cello Michael Stebbings - Clarinet Paul Gadd - Drums/Percussion |
Crew |
HEART+MUSIC Crew |
Sam Burnard - Stage Manager
Patrick Barnes - Assistant Stage Manager & Sound Design Aaron Blackledge - Lighting Design & Technical Operator |
Abigail Helsby - Production Manager
Sinead McLeod - Assistant Production Manager Samantha Burnard - Stage Manager Patrick Barnes - Assistant Stage Manager Aaron Blackledge - Technical Director Brendan Goudswaard - Costume Coordinator Duncan Garrett - Set Construction Alex Rabina - Publicity Margaret Hill - Front of House Coordinator |
Photography by Alex Rabina