SALT West Chester presents the hilarious musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. 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 musical is full of 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. 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! – Lauren McComas, President and Artistic Director of SALT Performing Arts
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/ Ensemble: Candace Deede
Olive’s Dad/ Leaf’s Dad/, Ensemble: Elyck Walters
If You Go:
Show schedule:
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Friday, April 12, 7 PM | Dressy Attire & Champagne Opening Night
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Saturday, April 13, 2 PM
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Saturday, April 13, 7 PM
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Sunday, April 14, 2 PM
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Friday, April 19, 8 PM
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Saturday, April 20, 2 PM
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Saturday, April 20, 9 PM
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Sunday, April 21, 2 PM
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Friday, April 27, 8 PM
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Saturday, April 28, 2 PM
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Saturday, April 28, 9 PM
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Sunday, April 29, 2 PM
Ticket/info link: Tickets can be purchased HERE
This production takes place at SALT’s West Chester location: 19 Hagerty Blvd, 19382.