WEST CHESTER, PA — Buzz on over to SALT West Chester this April for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious musical comedy. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents (performed by incredibly talented adults) compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is full of effortless wit and humor.
“The show is about an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who 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 “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake,” comments Lauren McComas, President and Artistic Director of SALT Performing Arts. “And, to add to the fun, each show features four minimally pre-screened audience members which not only adds some spontaneity but also evokes the feeling you’re at a real spelling bee!”
CAST
Olive: Emily Merow, Barfee: Dan Williams, Leaf: Mekhi Postell, Chip: Stephen Fisher, Marcy: Shannon Murray, Logainne: Bailey Knipe, Rona: Janine Weiss, Mitch: Alicia Huppman, Panche: Evan Albright, Jesus/Leaf’s Mom/ Ensemble: Shannon Price, Olive’s Mom/ Leaf’s Sibling/ EnsembleCandace Deede, Olive’s Dad/ Leaf’s Dad/, Ensemble: Elyck Walters
CREW
Director: Sara Helmers, Music Director: Sandi Chadwick, Assistant Director & Choreographer: Andy Patterson, Costume/Hair/Makeup Designer: Jen Frank, Set, Lighting & Sound Designer: Robbie Merow, Props Master/Costume Assistant: Laurey Zoladz, Stage Manager: Sheryl Jennings, Assistant Stage Manager: Katy Engelman, Junior Assistant Stage Manager: Anton Patriarca, Master Carpenter: Luke Pullium, Producer & Casting Director: Lauren McComas, Venue Manager: Chelsea Barnett, Marketing Director & House Manager: Judy Elliott, Photographer: Michael Styer
Details for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are as follows:
- RATED PG-13 for adult content.
- All ticket sales are final.
- Tickets can be purchased HERE
- This production takes place at SALT’s West Chester location: 19 Hagerty Blvd, 19382.
- For each performance, a few guest spellers are chosen from the audience! If interested, please arrive with your ticket to see the show 30 minutes prior to the show starting to receive information on potentially being chosen as an on-stage guest volunteer.
- Seating is at full capacity.
- Seats in rows A and B of the center section are priced at a premium in support of our SALT 2.0 fundraising campaign.
- If you need handicap accessibility, please choose seats in the Front Row A “handicapped section” and email jelliott@saltpa.com.
- If you book your tickets on a mobile device, the system will choose the best available for you. If you book your tickets on a computer, you have the option of choosing your own seats.
- SALT is mask-optional for audience members. Performers will not be wearing masks.
- For more info check out our FAQ page.
Show schedule:
- Friday, April 12, 7 PM | Dressy Attire & Champagne Opening Night
- Saturday, April 13, 2 PM
- Saturday, April 13, 7 PM
- Sunday, April 14, 2 PM
- Friday, April 19, 8 PM
- Saturday, April 20, 2 PM
- Saturday, April 20, 9 PM
- Sunday, April 21, 2 PM
- Friday, April 23, 8 PM
- Saturday, April 24, 2 PM
- Saturday, April 24, 9 PM
- Sunday, April 25, 2 PM
The mission of SALT Performing Arts is to provide live community theatre productions, Playhouses for Preschoolers at Montgomery School, summer/year-round theatre camps for kids, dinner theatre, and more. With excellence as the standard, SALT, a non-profit organization, believes that the “community” is paramount in community theatre and strives to foster an all-inclusive atmosphere that promotes a positive, uplifting experience for each individual. SALT involves people of all ages from all walks of life. If you are interested in learning more about SALT Performing Arts, making a donation, or being a sponsor, please email us at info@saltpa.com.
SALT Performing Arts, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes with a non-profit 501(c)(3) status. For more information, contact Judy Elliott (jelliott@saltpa.com, 610-513-5839) or visit our website (saltpa.com).
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