THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Emily Thompson
Vocal Directed by David Allen Alvarez
March 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 23 at 8:00 PM
March 17 @ 2:00 PM
Playing at The Boys & Girls Club Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Tickets are $20 for general admission, $12 for students (age 12-18) & Seniors (60+)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
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. Starring: Dakota Seaton, April Toelle, Howard-Rick Obando, Stevie McNabb, Connor Deming, Nichole Heasley, Bethany Rowlee, David Allen Alvarez, Phil Beglin, Cy Williams, and Marina Gradowitz
Do you want to participate in the Bee?! Find our Spelling Bee Staff when you arrive and tell us you want to join! Audience participation is needed each night so we thank you for your help!
Appropriate For: Teens and Older
Seating Note: Seating for this performance is bleacher-style. Please feel free to bring seat cushions or pillows. ADA seating is available.
Group Ticket Discounts: Do you have a group of 10 or more? Email us for a group discount rate at emptyspacereservations@gmail.com.
Understudy Performance: On Thursday, 3/14 the part of Marcy Park will be played by Marina Gradowitz.
CAST
CREATIVE
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
Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.
The Barrington Stage Company workshop of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.
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
ANY VIDEO AND/OR AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS PRODUCTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Health and Safety COVID Policies
Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Running Time
This show runs 1 hour 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
Age Range
Appropriate for teens and older
Refund/Exchange Policy
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show or date. Refer to your email confirmation receipt.
Late Policy
Late comers will be allowed into the theatre at the discretion of the box office staff.
Additional Information About this Show
Seating for this performance is bleacher-style. Please feel free to bring seat cushions or pillows. ADA seating is available.
Concessions will be available in the lobby.
Do you want to participate in the Bee?! Find our Spelling Bee Staff when you arrive and tell us you want to join! Audience participation is needed each night so we thank you for your help!
Parking lot and street parking are available.