Griffin Theatre Presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 26 -December 15, 2013
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Directed by Scott Weinstein
Music Directed by Matt Deitchman
“★★★½ (out of four)...Director Scott Weinstein’s staging brings a great deal of nuance and heart to this popular piece.”
“★★★★...A letter perfect staging...in smart young director Scott Weinstein’s assured new production for Griffin Theatre Company”
“Director Scott Weinstein’s savvy cast find the heart and soul of every character, and the result is nothing short of R-E-S-P-L-E-N-D-E-N-T. ”
THE CAST
Laura McClain – Rona Lisa Peretti
Andy Cameron – Vice-Principal Douglas Panch
Steven Perkins – Mitch Mahoney
Landree Fleming – Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre
Charlotte Ellison – Olive Ostrovsky
Rochelle Therrien – Marcy Park
William Lucas – Charlito “Chip” Tolentino
Conor McCahill – William Barfée
Daniel Desmarias – Leaf Coneybear
Understudies – Lillie Cummings, David Wesley Mitchell
THE ARTISTS
Izumi Inaba – Costume Designer
Julian Pike – Lighting Designer
Joe Schermoly – Scenic Designer
Christian Gero – Sound Designer
Katie Messmore – Stage Manager
Tyler Sawyer Smith – Choreography
Props Designer – Sarah Burnham
Production Manager – Majel Cuza
Assistant Director – Spencer Neiman
Technical Director – Andrew Glasenhardt
“Highly Recommended!”
“Masterful Direction by Scott Weinstein”