SHINING STUDIOS
Proudly Presents:
“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE”

Concieved by: Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by: Jay Reiss
Music and Lyrics by: William Finn
Book by: Rachel Sheinkin

ABOUT THE SHOW:
An eclectic group of six-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 blossoming 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. 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. **Note: This show includes audience participation and will require certain audeince members to join the fun on stage**

CAST 1:
Ronalisa Peretti – Margaret Harper
Olive Otrovsky – Charlotte Kerpen
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre – Amy Baxter
Marcy Park – Becca Packer
William Barfeit – Jack May
Leaf Coneybear – Danny LePorin
Chip Tolentino – Dylan Schor
Douglas Panch – Kyle Savage

CAST 2:
Ronalisa Peretti – Margaret Harper
Olive Otrovsky – Casey Fanus
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre – Molly Abramowitz
Marcy Park – Amelie Weinstein
William Barfeit – Miles Engel
Leaf Coneybear – Danny LePorin
Chip Tolentino – Dylan Schor
Douglas Panch – Kyle Savage

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director – Kyle Savage
Musical Director – Edward Lattari
Choreographer – Amber Holloman
Production Manager – Shelly Brennan
Graphic Design – Jennifer Colasanto

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, April 22nd at 2:00pm *Cast 1*
Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00pm *Cast 1*
– Castle Gould’s Club G at the Sands Point Preserve –
(127 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington NY)

Thursday, April 27th at 7:30pm *Cast 1*
Friday, April 28th at 8:00pm *Cast 2*
Saturday, April 29th at 2:00pm *Cast 2*
Saturday, April 30th at 8:00pm *Cast 2*
– United Methodist Church of Port Washington –
(35 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington NY)

TICKET INFORMATION:
$15.00 – Standard Adult
$10.00 – Standard Student
$40.00 – 3-day VIP ticket (valid for any 3 performances)
$45.00 – Family Package (2 adults and 3 children)
Buy 10 or more tickets for ONE performance and receive one student ticket free!
**NOTE: Tickets are availalbe at the door for all performances and are cash only**

To reserve tickets, email ShiningStudiosLI@gmail.com.

Don’t miss out on this hilarious show, performed by an exceptionally talented cast!