Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to announce performances of
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Performance Dates
Friday April 4 at 7pm
Saturday April 5 at 7pm
Sunday April 6 at 3pm
Friday April 11 at 7pm
Saturday April 12 at 3pm
Sunday April 13 at 3pm
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachael Sheinkin
Directed by J Cavaliere
Music Directed by David Blazier
Choreographed by Dawn Warga
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. As they navigate the tournament’s pressures, the eccentric group finds a new sense of belonging. Along the way, they learn that there is more to life than winning a trophy. This charming coming-of-age tale also invites four volunteers from the audience to participate in each performance, ensuring new and unexpected comedy every show. 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.
CAST
Rona Lisa Perretti /Olive’s Mom – Casey Wirtz, Hackettstown
Chip Tolentino/Jesus Christ – Noah Manno, Parsippany
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre – Kate Wolfel, Metuchen
Leaf Coneybear/Carl Dad – Michael August Turley, Denville
William Barfee – Joel Frank, Denville
Marcy Park – Noelle Gizzi, Mount Arlington
Olive Ostrovsky – Haley Ornstein, Morristown
Vice Principal Douglas Panch – Jon Lindeblad, Hackettstown
Mitch Mahoney/Dan Dad/Olive’s Dad – Cory Herbert, Boonton
Purchase tickets online or scan the QR code below:
https://www.onthestage.tickets/brundage-park-playhouse
Online ticket prices are $20 for children under 12, seniors 62 years and above and military personnel with ID. All other online tickets are $25. Please note: a $2 handling fee with be added to tickets purchased in person at the box office. For more information call the Brundage Park Playhouse theater at (973) 989-7092.