Dakota Stage Presents

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Directed by LaDonna Carpenter

October 10 - October 20, 2024
Dakota Stage Playhouse

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

October 10 - October 20, 2024

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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.

Run Time

Approximately 2 hours and including a 10 minute intermission.

Content Advisory

This production contains mature themes.

Age Recommendation

We recommend this show for ages 13 and up.

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Cast & Crew

Nelson Abrego

Chip Tolentino

Izabelle Parker

Logainne SchwarzandGrubeniere

Austin Saxowsky

Leaf Coneybear

Drew Pengilly

William Barfee

Jaelynn Mason

Marcy Park

Rachael Bosch

Olive Ostrovsky

Dana Morrison

Rona Lisa Peretti

TJ Doll

Vice Principal Douglas Panch

Juan Gelpi

Mitch Mahoney

Jed Geer

Olive's Dad/Carl's Dad/Leaf's Dad

Becky Crisman-Smith

Olive's Mom/Leaf's Mom

LaDonna Carpenter

Director

Zach Turner

Music Director

Nia Lighter

Choreographer

ErinJean A. Gannon-Litton

Stage Manager

Klarissa Pudwill

Assistant Stage Manager

William Finn

Music & Lyrics

Rachel Sheinkin

Author

Rebecca Feldman

Concept

Jay Reiss

Additional Material

James Lapine

Originally Directed by on Broadway

Production Team

Director
LaDonna Carpenter

Music Director
Zach Turner

Stage Manager
ErinJean A. Gannon-Litton

Costume Designer
Amanda Perry

Scenic Designer
Brian Nelson

Master Carpenter
Jason Bryhn

Lighting Designer
Chris Roemmich

Sound Designer
Chris Roemmich

Properties
Nancy Gordon

Choreography
Nia Lighter

Assistant Stage Manager
Klarissa Pudwill

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