The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New Spire Arts

FtP, Frederick's Longest Running Community Theater Organization presents the Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," This musical has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

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 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 is the champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

This show is Rated PG-13 with adult humor and mild Language
Audience Participation is Offered at Each Performance; 4 Audience Members will be spellers
Special ASL Performance July 22

This ensemble cast features Lianne Aarons, Madelyn Behing, Rylee Carter, Julia Cowles, Sean DiGiorgio, Gabrielle Dwoskin, Jadyn Fleming, Lukas Gutierrez, Gracie Guzman, Ryan McNee, Jonah Milam, Daniel Puckett, Autumn Rabb, Davin Seifert, Marie Sheets, Nicole Simmons and Devon Strain. Directed By Stephen Ward; Vocal Direction by Alicia Cosby; Choreography by Kiara Lu; Set Design by Heather McFadden; Lighting Design by Christopher McGuire; and Sound Design by Jacob Schumacher.

Authors

• Jay Reiss
• Rachel Sheinkin
• Rebecca Feldman
• William Finn

Tony Awards and Nominations for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee