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Playwright
Rachel Sheinkin, William Finn
Performance Dates
July 15-18, 21-25, 29-31, 2010
Creative Team
Directed by.............................David Caldwell
Music Direction by..................Dennis Davenport
Choreography by....................Stella Hiatt Kane
Scenic Design........................Rob Johnson
Lighting Design......................Andy Baker
Costume Design....................Marcia Hain
Sound Design........................James McSweeney
Stage Managed by.................Michael Minite
Synopsis
An eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.
https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/875/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee
Disciplines
Acting | Dance | Theatre and Performance Studies | Theatre History
Keywords
OST, Summer Stock, Otterbein Theatre, Musicals
Recommended Citation
Otterbein University Theatre and Dance Department, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (2010). 2010 Summer Theatre. 3.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/summer_production_2010/3