Grindstone Theatre Presents:
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN | Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN | Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Additional Material by
Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by
David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo
Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
Directed by: Byron Martin
Musical Direction by: Simon Abbott
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
About the show:
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 and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents 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.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.
Location:
Auditorium (room 1-08) at Campus St-Jean
8406 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91st street) Edmonton, Alberta T6C 4G9.
This production runs approximately 2 hour 30 minutes with intermission
Starring:
Donovan Workun as Panch
Katelyn Cabalo as Marcy
Abby McDougall as Logainne
Paul-Ford Manguelle as Mitch
Natalie Czar as Rona
Cameron Chapman as Chip
Rain Matkin as Olive
Sam Daly as Barfee
Malachi Wilkins as Leaf
Stage Managed by Trinity Locke
Starts: Wednesday Apr 19th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Ends: Saturday Apr 29th, 2023 @ 9:30 PM
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