BEE THERE
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 (Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book) and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn (Falsettos), this bee is one unforgettable experience. From July 8 to August 21, 2016, the Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a production directed by Robert Marra, who helmed the Playhouse’s biggest hit ever, Always…Patsy Cline.
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 life, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words hoping to never 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 delightful den of comedic genius.
Mr. Marra’s cast includes (in alphabetical order) Joey Acuna Jr., Gina D’Acciaro, Jaq Galliano, Cristina Gerla, Hannah Leventhal, Stanton Morales, Robert Parkison, Joy Regullano and Richard Van Slyke. Joe Lawrence is Spelling Bee’s musical director at Sierra Madre, with set and lighting design by Jeff Cason, costume design by A. Jeffrey Schoenberg, sound design by Cricket Myers, and properties by Joanne McGee Lamb.
photo by Gina Long
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre
Fri and Sat at 8; Sun at 2:30
July 8 – August 21, 2016
for tickets, call 626.355.4318 or visit Sierra Madre Playhouse
