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Colorado Springs, CO

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Proceeds from the Bake Sale to Support the

Putnam County High School Dramathletics Department!

Enjoy Some Treats During the

Snack-Break, and After the Bee!

Note: Tradition dictates that we force the first contestant who is eliminated to sell snacks for your

amusement. We find this to be a slightly barbaric spectacle, but who are we to argue with tradition?

Upcoming Events:

DCC’s very own improv troupe!

Last Performance of the Year!

Wed, 4/29/15 at 7:00pm in the HS Theatre

All tickets $3

The Putnam Fightin’ Pandas Dramathletics Department

is Proud to Present:

The 25th Annual

Putnam County Spelling Bee

April 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2015 At 7:00pm

At the Putnam County High School Café-audi-gymna-torium

Sponsored by

Putnam County Optometrists

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The 25th Annual

Putnam County Spelling Bee

April 16, 17, & 18, 2015

Putnam County Spelling Bee Founders:

Music & Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine

Originally produced on Broadway by David Stone,

James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman,

& Patrick Catullo

Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

Sponsored by Putnam County Optometrists

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This spelling bee would not be possible without the help of so

many wonderful people who have given so much of their time and

offered their incredible talents to make it all happen!

Thank you all so much! Bonnie Burckel and Gina Lattanzi—for organizing all of the din-

ners for late rehearsals, the bake sales and offering smiles and

cheer when we needed it most. Catherine Bullock---for her incredible organizational skills and

making sure we get some publicity, so as many people as possible

will come see our show. Parents and families—for your consistent support and your won-

derfully talented and hard-working children. The support of DCC Administration and the Performing Arts

staff from elementary through high school. MaryAnn Brilleslyper, Alex Hilborn, and Kristina Sheppard,

the dream team of professional, fun and incredibly talented people! Kelsey Burke—for choreographing The 25th Annual Putnam Coun-ty Spelling Bee (opening song), Magic Foot, and Pandemonium Ayana Kjonaas—for choreographing I Speak Six Languages, Pas De Deux

Musical recording provided by

The MT Pit L.L.C. www.theMTpit.com

Special Thanks!

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DIRECTOR Amy Keating

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Kristina Sheppard

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Alex Hilborn

CHOREOGRAPHER Kelsey Burke

STAGE MANAGER ♦ Emma Brilleslyper 11th

STAGE MANAGER ♦ Shannon Bocquet 10th

ASST. STAGE MANAGER ♠ Ben Burckel 12th

ASST. STAGE MANAGER ♣ Ryan Gay 10th

SOUND CREW CHIEF ♦ Doug Johnson 11th

LIGHTING CREW CHIEF ♦ Ryan Monahan 11th

FOLLOW SPOT ♣ Jackson Mitchell 12th

FOLLOW SPOT, PUBLICITY ♣ Mariah Goudy 10th

PROPERTIES CREW CHIEF ♦ Trent Teegardin 11th

STAGE CREW ♠ Jake Nixon 11th

STAGE CREW, BOX OFFICE ♣ Anna Wood 9th

STAGE CREW, BOX OFFICE ♣ Carolyn Blake 9th

WARDROBE CREW CHIEF ♦ Lauren Gibbons 11th

PUBLICITY CREW ♦ Seth Jacobson 11th

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHER ♠ Ayana Kjonaas 11th

BUSINESS CREW CHIEF ♦ Nick Chaudhary 11th

USHER, SCENIC DESIGNER Gino DePolo 11th

USHER Ian Coulahan 11th

USHER ♠ Christina Tuft 12th

USHER ♣ Grace Van Valkenburg 9th

HOUSE CREW ♣ Asa Hayes 11th

HOUSE CREW Brandon Speer 10th

HOUSE CREW Luke Thornton 9th

Thanks to the Putnam County High School Dramathletics Dept. for hosting the bee, letting us use their Café-audi-gymna-torium, & their tech support!

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Moderator — Rona Lisa Peretti ♠ Tayler Scriber 12th

This production marks the last in Tayler's high school career.

She is thankful for everyone she has met who have changed her life forever.

Judge — Vice Principal Douglas Panch ♦ Mark Vedra 12th

Throughout this production, Mark has learned the dangers of procrastination.

Unfortunately, he still has not discovered the meaning of due dates.

Comfort Counselor — Mitch Mahoney ♠ Josh Owen 10th

If you have been wondering where Josh has been...this is it.

Oh, and he loves his mom... and likes everyone else.

Bee Officials:

Charlito “Chip” Tolentino ♣ Matt Chaudhary 9th

The name's Chip! Boy Scout Troop 371. Previous Champion.

I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger... Then it hit me. Just like Puberty.

Marcy Park ♠ Ayana Kjonaas 11th

“He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection.” -Job 28:3

William Morris Barfée ♥ Grant Lattanzi 11th

Grant has been acting for the greater part of his life, and intends to pursue it as a profession.

Grant takes bold chances. Bold chances like putting emoticons in his bio and hoping they work.

Logainne SchwartzandGrubenniere ♣ Helen Runzo 11th

Helen has enjoyed being a part of this musical and has truly connected with Logainne,

due to the lisp and child-like manner... probably. She thanks all her friends and family.

Leaf Coneybear ♠ Mitch Trahan 10th

Mitch is very excited to be working on his production with such talented people and hopes to do

many more in the future. Mitch is also a fan of grapes and panda bears. Mitch is a simple man.

Olive Ostrovsky ♦ Allison Bullock 12th

This is Allison's 6th (and final) show with DCC. Allison couldn't have asked for a better

theatre program to be a part of. She has loved every second, and is grateful for her

amazing directors, friends, opportunities and memories for a lifetime.

Bee Finalists:

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This play is based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.

The Barrington Stage Company workshop of

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.

The Farm was founded in 2000 by Rebecca Feldman, Artistic Director. It is a collective

of writers and performers, including Jay Reiss, Dan Fogler, and Sarah Saltzberg. The

Farm's interest is in the role of improvisation in creating new work for the theatre. The

Farm initially designates a two-week intensive period in which to discover, develop,

and rehearse a play from the impulses borne mainly out of the pressure of a deadline.

Previous projects include "Super" (at Atlantic Theatre Studios), "Why I Hate Flori-

da" (workshop at White Wave in DUMBO) and "C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E" (at the Present

Company Theatorium in October 2002), on which "The 25th Annual Putnam County

Spelling Bee" is based. The character and original dialogue of "Beth Marguiles," "Vice

President Douglas Panch," "Mr. Barfee," and "Logan Schwarzengrubenierre" were created

by Rebecca Feldman, Jay Reiss, Dan Fogler, and Sarah Saltzberg, respectively.

Round One Round One will be followed by a

15-Minute Snack Break “The 25th Annual Putnam County

Spelling Bee”

“Spelling Rules / My Favorite Moment of the Bee”

Round Two “My Friend, the Dictionary”

“First Goodbye” “My Unfortunate Distraction

(Chip's Lament)”

“Pandemonium” “I'm Not That Smart” (Reprise)

“I'm Not That Smart” “I Speak Six Languages”

“Second Goodbye” “The I Love You Song”

“Magic Foot” “Woe Is Me” (Reprise)

“Pandemonium” (Reprise) / “My Favorite Moment of the Bee”

(Reprise)

“My Favorite Moment of the Bee” (Reprise) / “Second”

“Prayer of the Comfort Counse-lor”

“Finale”

“Goodbye” “The Last Goodbye”

Competition Schedule:

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Olive’s Mom ♦ Lindsey Jessen 12th

Lindsey is so excited for you to see the 9th and final production she has been involved

with in high school. She would like to thank Mrs. Keating, Dr. B, and Mrs. Sheppard

for helping her grow so much as a performer and a human being. Rap home cohort!

Olive’s Dad ♣ Ben Sloan 10th

This is Ben’s 8th show at DCC and he hopes to continue

his passion for theatre throughout his high school career.

Leaf’s Mom Lili Yocum 9th

Being mean is like nature’s storm, it feeds the earth with love afterwards.

I am nature’s storm to my children.

Leaf’s Dad ♠ Cal Feller 10th

Felicia. “When Cal starts twerking, I’m like Big Booty whoa.” -Ayana.

Tie-Dyed Kitty. Basically Beyonce. Love him, needy face. And thanks fam.

Leaf’s Sister, Marigold Maria Miller 10th

Maria has learned a lot about herself during this show. Thank you for attending.

Logainne’s Dad, Carl Grubenierre ♠ Cole Hendrickson 12th

Cole is very surprised to be a part of the theatre program.

Until today, he thought he was attending math after school help for the past three years.

Logainne’s Dad, Dan Schwartz ♠ Joey Burckel 10th

Joey, up until a year ago, was employed in a mining operation in northern Australia.

He was following a set of manuscripts leading to a school called Dee-see-see. Ancient

profits foretold that such a school would appear would and hold the secret to a perfect

musical voice. Joey left Australia and kayaked to Iceland where he spoke to

an old nomad that advised him "Just follow the mountains.’

He hiked day and night through ice and snow. And there it was... DCC

Our contestants would like to thank all of the family members who came to support them today!

International Thespian Society Membership:

♣ Inductee ♠ Thespian

♦ Honor Thespian ♥ National Honor Thespian