BDY Z M D R AX D Y BNZ C M AXDBY NZC L M A X D Y ZNB C L M DXAYBN CZ R M X YD N CZ DM A X DY B N ZC L M D R XA NBDY Z LC M D R L M A X D Y B N Z C L M R B N O T C A J G H K A G V SPELLING BEE The 25th Annual Putnam County [pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm] [pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm] INDOOR
S h o o t i n g S t a r s A P R I L 2 N D , A T 3 : O O P M C S T 2 0 2 3 G A L A P U R C H A S E T I C K E T S H E R E C E L E B R A T I N G 1 0 1 H I G H S C H O O L S E N I O R S F O R T H E I R E X C E L L E N C E I N T H E A R T S
Music & Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN
Additional Material by JAY REISS
Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN
Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN
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 COMPANY
starring
Abbey Downs Luke Gilmore Alyson Golladay
Haley Knudsen David Martin Travis Mendoza-Holt
Joel Morrison Simon Schupp Emily Vargo
Music Director
Kevin Bogan
Lighting Designer
Jayson Chandley
Props Designer/Coordinator
Frank Gentile
Stage Manager
Emilie Christian
Production Manager
Sarah Saugier
Choreographer
Valerie Martin
Sound Designer
Brady Rose
Scenic Designer
Mark Exline
Directed by Reed Uthe
Costume Designer/Coordinator
Penny Stahly
Hair & Makeup Designer
John Hollan
Co-Choreographer
Katherine Allison
Asst. Stage Manager
Terri Babbitt
Technical Director
David Powell
FEB 1 - MAR 18, 2023 8788 Metcalf Ave., OP, KS 66212 JCPRD.com/Museum
CAST
in order of appearance
Rona Lisa Peretti.........................................................................Alyson Golladay
Douglas Panch...................................................................................David Martin
Mitch Mahoney...............................................................................Simon Schupp
Olive Ostrovsky...............................................................................Abbey Downs
William Barfée.....................................................................Travis Mendoza-Holt
Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre..........................................Haley Knudson
Marcy Park............................................................................................Emily Vargo
Leaf Coneybear.................................................................................Luke Gilmore
Chip Tolentino/Jesus Christ..........................................................Joel Morrison
Numbers
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Rules
My
Pandemonium
I’m Not That Smart
Magic Foot ..........Barfée, Rona, Mitch, Olive, Chip, Schwarzy, Marcy, Coneybear
Pandemonium (Reprise)
I’m
How Exciting
Weltanschauung
Finale
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. www.mtishows.com Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
..........................................Rona,
Spellers
..........................................................................Panch,
Mitch, Rona, Spellers
..........................Olive,
Friend the Dictionary
Chip, Coneybear, Logainne, Rona
.......................................................................................................Spellers
...............................................................................Coneybear,
Kids
........................................................................Panch,
Spellers
.................................................................Mitch, All ACT I
Prayer of the Comfort Counselor
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
..............................................................................................................Chip
..............................................................Carl Dad, Dan
Musical
Chip’s Lament
Woe Is Me
Dad, Schwarzy, Kids
.......................................................................Coneybear
...................................................................................Marcy, Girls
..................................................................................Marcy, Rona,
Not That Smart (Reprise)
I Speak Six Languages
Jesus
Olive, Logainne
...................................................Olive’s Mom,
The I Love You Song
Olive, Olive’s Dad
..............................................................................Logainne,
Woe Is Me (Reprise)
Mitch
...............................................................................................................Rona
...............................................................................Olive,
Second (Part I)
Rona, Spellers
....................................................................................................Spellers
The Champion ...............................Rona, Chip, Mitch, Marcy, Coneybear, Logainne
.................................................................................................................................All ACT II
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEEMarch 10-26, 2023
Who’s Who in the Cast
Abbey Downs (Olive Ostrovsky) is thrilled for the opportunity to bring Olive to life. It’s an absolute joy diving into a show with so much heart and such wonderful humans. Her recent shows include Golden Years of Broadway (STG), Curious Savage (OCTA), and Songs for a New World (Barn).
Luke Gilmore (Leaf Coneybear) is stoked to be making his TIP Indoor debut in Spelling Bee! Past credits include Kinky Boots (The White Theatre), Freaky Friday (New Theatre), Zombie Prom (TIP), and Half Time (TIP). Luke is dedicating this role to Grandma Mary and her “love of language.” Enjoy!
Alyson Golladay (Rona Lisa Peretti) never competed in a spelling bee, but did qualify for her fifth grade geography bee. She is clearly a winner. Thank you for coming to support me. And the bee. And the poor volunteers I get to torture. Hags. Lylas.
Haley Knudson (Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre) is STHO EXTHITED to be in the Spelling Bee! A teacher herself, she’s so thankful to grow her spelling knowledge amongst her peers. She would like to thank the TIP team for yet another amazing experience and her friends, family and partner for their unending support.
David Martin (Douglas Panch) is full of love right now. He loves this show. He loves this cast. He loves this crew. He loves his wife, Jessica. (Go see her show in Lawrence now that you’ve seen this one).
TYSF. He could do without your antidisestablishmentarianism, though.
Travis Mendoza-Holt (William Barfée) is so thrilled to be making his TIP debut with such a talented cast and creative team! Travis would like to thank his husband, Delano, for his constant love and support throughout this entire rehearsal process.
Joel Morrison (Chip Tolentino/Jesus Christ) By day Joel is a financial advisor at Prosperity Advisors. He lives in Lee’s Summit with his wife, Tina, and their two children, Abby and Elliot. He encourages you to “be smart, be cool, be an adult, be remarkably adroit in social situations.”
Simon Schupp (Mitch Mahoney) is happy to be back with TIP. His last TIP show was in 2014 (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer). He has performed with MTH, Spinning Tree, The J, Culture House, and OCTA. He is a 2nd grade teacher in Ray-Pec. Much love to Anne, Isaac, and Ivy.
Emily Vargo (Marcy Park) is so excited to be at the bee (even if her character doesn’t look it)!! You may have seen Emily most recently as Gertrude in the Park’s indoor production of Seussical. The park is a home away from home and she hopes you enjoy the work of this fabulous cast!
Katherine Allison (Co-Choreographer) is so excited to be back choreographing at the Park. She has had experience in multiple areas of theatrical production, most notably: choreography, design, and
Who’s Who on the Production Team
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Kevin Bogan (Music Director) is a TIP veteran having served as a director, musical director, conductor, and performer. He was most recently the director of Cinderella and has also directed Crazy for You, The Pirates of Penzance and Children of Eden (the show most noted for the most performers in any TIP production ever!). Kevin has performed onstage as Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie and Uncle Archibald in Secret Garden. Kevin is the director of Traditional Music at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.
Jayson Chandley (Lighting Designer) is excited to be designing his 18th show at TIP. He has spent the last few years working with many Cedar Fair Amusement Parks, involved in many exciting projects like this years New Zambezi Zinger and 50th Anniversary at Worlds of Fun! Other area technical and design credits include work at Kansas City Starlight, The White Theatre at the J; Eubank/Egads Productions; JCCC; Spinning Tree Productions; Musical Theatre Heritage; The American Heartland Theatre, as well as many other projects regionally, and internationally. “Thanks to Mom for being such a wonderful and
encouraging force in my life! Through all of my crazy endeavors.”
Emilie Christian (Stage Manager) is delighted to be back with TIP for such a wonderful show! Most recently, she has stage managed at The Barn for Company and Putting It Together. When she’s not at rehearsal, Emilie is teaching Biology and Environmental Science at Horizons High School in Shawnee Mission. Other TIP shows include The SpongeBob Musical, Halftime, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph…, and High School Musical 1&2. Huge thank yous to my friends and family for their constant support.
Mark Exline (Scenic Designer) is a Kansas City-based designer and artist who holds an MFA in Scenic Design from the University of Missouri: Kansas City. His previous KC Design Credits include Titanic and Company at Music Theatre Heritage, Collective Rage and Marilyn/God at The Fishtank, Milking Christmas at The Living Room, Terra Luna and Dark Forest with Quixotic, and Rexy the Chiefs-Loving Union Station Dinosaur. More of his work can be viewed on Instagram at @mexlinedesigns.
Frank Gentile (Props Designer)
Frank Gentile is a Scenic Designer/ Constructor and Prop-master/ Armorer who regularly assists local theatrical productions in community theater, and in schools. Frank loves the challenge of creating those illusions for people. He has many years of production such as Children Of Eden, Pirates Of Penzance, Grand Hotel, My Fair Lady, Annie Get Your Gun etc. When not in local theater
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Valerie Martin (Choreographer) is H-A-P-P-Y to be a part of this joyful show and thrilled to play in another theatrical sandbox with her brother. She has directed and/or choreographed for TIP (indoor and outdoor), the JCC, The Barn Players, OCTA, Sharp Women, and most recently Church of the Resurrection. She’s also the resident choreographer for the Heartland Men’s Chorus, SMW, and BVM. Up next: Vilna: A Resistance Story at The White Theatre at the JCC. Thanks to Kat, the parents, and the Supers!
Penny Stahly (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be part of this wonderful cast and crew! She’s been involved in performing arts with her 5 daughters in many ways; acting/dancing, coaching cheerleading, running dance studio, choreographing & directing middle school shows, directing summer camps and performing groups, etc. She stumbled into costuming at BVWHS 15+ years ago, “fixing” problems with the rental costumes and has been costuming there ever since. She’s grateful for and enjoying this opportunity!
Reed Uthe (Director) has been a teacher for 34 years, from elementary through high school, with 18 of those years teaching middle schoolers–that awkward age of self-discovery, peer-pressure, and puberty-brains. Reed is thrilled to be directing one
of his all-time favorite shows for TIP.
He is currently Director of Theatre at Blue Valley West High School. Many thanks to Stacey for her support and L-O-V-E. And thank YOU for supporting theatre in our schools and community!
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 SPELLING BEE WAS ORIGINALLY CO-DIRECTED BY MICHAEL BARAKIVA AND REBECCA FELDMAN.
JCPRD Board of Commissioners
Chair ..............................................Bob Carlson
Vice Chair .......................................Steve Baru
Secretary .............................George Schlagel
Treasurer ..........................................Dan Forgy
Assistant Secretary .............Leslee Rivarola
Assistant Treasurer ........Heather Rubesch
BOCC Ex Officio .........................Jeff Meyers
JCPRD
Executive Director of JCPRD ...Jeff Stewart
Superintendent of Culture ......Susan Mong
Theatre in the Park
Producing Artistic Director ............Tim Bair
Associate Artistic Director ...Guy Gardner
TIP Administration ..............Rachel Rendina
Production Manager ..............Sarah Saugier
Technical Director ...................David Powell
Media Relations ................Ruth Baum Bigus
Graphic Designer .....................Justin Border
TIP Advisory Council
Chair ....................................Jonathan Thomas
Vice Chair .................................Melissa Evans
Past Chair ....................................Jane Massey
JCPRD Representative .......Leslee Rivarola
Sertoma Club Representative ..Jim Royer
Council Member ................Jackie Hancock
Council Member ....................Gayle Maurin
Council Member .................Meredith Neill
Council Member .......................Tom Nelson
Ex Officio .............................................Tim Bair
Ex Officio/Supt. of Culture ..Susan Mong
Staff for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Opening Night, MAR 10, 2023
Harvest Production Manager ...Josh Koan
Lighting Designer ..............Jayson Chandley
Sound Designer ............................Brady Rose
Sound Engineer ....................Jerrett Wacker
Master Electrician ..............Maddie Wright
Technical Director ...................David Powell
Scenic Charge ......................Jana Danzeisen
Master Carpenter ..................Eric Van Horn
Carpenters ....Griffin Rogers, AsherGulley
Zeb Johnson, Michael Poleleyev
Scenic Painters ......................Tammy Keiser, Beau Dillon, Dan Hanran, Papes Norman
House/Concession Managers ...Paul Adkins
Joe Arri, Trevor Frets, Rhonda Krawiec, Barry Myers
Box Office Manager ...............Alex Council
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