The Angelina College theatre and music departments are presenting “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Oct. 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Temple Theater. All seating is reserved and tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for seniors, students and children. AC students get in free with their student ID. This production is rated PG-13.
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. It follows an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for a chance to make it to the national spelling championship in Washington, DC. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, the tweens spell their way through a series of words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Music and lyrics are by William Finn and the original book is by Rachel Sheinkin. The story was conceived by Rebecca Feldman.
The cast includes Eric Manis as Chip Tolentino, Kalysta Chunn as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere, Kase Vann as Leaf Coneybear, Joshua Robinson as William Barfee, Shelby Brown as Marcy Park, Chance Chunn as Olive Ostrosky, Mattie Fortenberry as Matilda Fox, Patty Donaldson as Rona Lisa Perretti, Sara Flowers as Vice Principal Panch and Colin Wise as Mitch Mahoney.
The crew includes Andrew Reed, director and prop designer; Beckie Compton, musical director, conductor and pianist; Mauri Mitchell, stage manager; Lexi Hodges, assistant stage manager; Eric Walker, set and light designer; Tara Houston, costume designer; Nicholas Trusclaire, sound designer and sound board operator; Mackenzie Hortman, light board operator; Lauren Hight and Anna Flowers, running crew; Ana Watts, violin and flute; Amanda Burns, cello; and Mark Saldana, percussion.
For information about tickets or to become a Fine Arts season subscriber, call (936) 633-5454.
