UPPER SANDUSKY—The Star Players, Inc. is pleased to present the comedy musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Performance dates are Friday, September 30th, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 2nd, at 2 p.m. at The Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., in Upper Sandusky.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Original Broadway Version (2005), tells the story of 6 awkward spelling champions who learn that winning (and losing) isn’t everything. The winner of the Tony 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. 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.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vies 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. 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, a fast-paced crowd pleaser, and an instant theatre patron favorite.
Directed by Kristina Rowe and Musical Director Payton Luikart, this show chalked full of a very talented cast of local actors and vocalists, including Andrea Schneider as Rona Lisa Perretti, Charles Groth as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, EJ Walker as Chip Tolentino, Trish McClellan as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere, Ethan Korte as Leaf Coneybear, Makenna Fox as Marcy Park, Amanda Barth as Olive Ostrovsky, Wayne Rowe as William Morris Barfee, Samuel Haines as Mitch Mahoney, Ben Blankenship as Carl Dad, and Olive’s Dad, and Trey Miller as Dan Dad and Jesus.
Tickets are now on sale by calling 419-294-1411 or order tickets through EventBrite for Friday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. at URL: https://rb.gy/8usm3f, for Saturday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. at URL: https://rb.gy/umyhhe, and for Sunday, October 2, 2 p.m. at URL: https://rb.gy/plui2e, member tickets are $12, non-member tickets $15.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com
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