25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Awards

Excellence Awards for Musical Theatre in Mid-Michigan

Schools represent participation from Barry, Calhoun, Eaton and Ionia Counties

Scene Design *Winner
Orchestra *Nominee
Direction *Winner
Featured Performer - Josh Irwin, Carl Dad *Runner Up
Supporting Actress - Paige Plunkett, VP Panch *Nominee
Lead Actress - Becca Bovee, Rona Lisa Peretti *Runner Up
Lead Actor - Cole Seigo, Leaf Coneybear *Nominee
Overall Production * Winner

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! 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 small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

CAST:

Vice Principal Panch - Ben Franco, Paige Plunkett

Rona Lisa Peretti - Becca Bovee, Korey Hamilton

Chip Tolentino - Emerson Ganton, Cameron Palmer
Schwarzy - Bailey deSilva, Jacklyn VanderPloeg

Leaf Coneybear - Foster Anderson, Cole Seigo

William Barfee - Thomas Larner, Chris Verhil

Marcy Park - Abbey Nelson, Miranda Shaltry

Olive Ostrovsky - Lainie Plunkett, Madeline Smith

Michelle Mahoney - Sara Peeper, Rebecca Ridenour

Dan Dad/Olive's Dad - Brandon Foy

Carl Dad - Josh Irwin

Marigold/Olive's Mom - Nyah Ganton