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the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee June 28–July 9
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ABOUT THE PLAY The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee reveals the exciting and stressful world of competitive spelling. The music and lyrics written by William Finn and the book written by Rachel Sheinkin are based on the improvisational play C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E. Finn and Sheinkin incorporated the improvisational aspect of the play into their musical through the use of audience participation. Six spellers and three adults are joined by four audience volunteers who act as spellers. For this production, I have adapted the play by adding two additional spellers in place of volunteers. The play lends itself to adaptations, so we have all worked to adjust it to the unique space at the Boal Barn. Spelling Bee is a piece that is accessible on many levels. In this production, I have tried to celebrate one theme in particular: awkwardness. I have asked my designers and actors to recall their experience as a middle school student. With this theme in mind and a clear sense of character, the actors have moved beyond the script, improvising and adlibbing. For this reason, you will experience a different show depending upon the night and where you are seated. It has been a wonderful experience bringing this show to life. I am very grateful for my hardworking and creative cast and crew. Enjoy the show.
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Time. The present Place. The Putnam County High School gymnasium
MUSICAL NUMBERS act one. The morning. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . . . . Rona and Spellers The Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Panch and Spellers Rona Moment #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rona My Friend the Dictionary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive and Company Pandemonium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company I’m Not that Smart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaf Magic Foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barfée and Company Pandemonium (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch and Company Rona Moment #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rona Prayer of the Comfort Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch and Company Chip’s Lament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chip act two. Later that morning. Chip’s Lament (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chip Woe Is Me . . . . . . . . . . . . Logainne, Carl Dad, Dan Dad, and Company I’m Not that Smart (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaf I Speak Six Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcy, Rona, Olive, Logainne The I Love You Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive, Olive’s Mom, Olive’s Dad Woe is Me (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Logainne and Mitch Rona Moment #3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rona Second (Part 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive, Barfée, Company Weltenschauung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barfée and Company Olive & Barfée Pas de Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Second (Part 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive, Barfée, Company The Champion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rona and Company Epilogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company Finale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company
THE STATE COLLEGE COMMUNITY THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE MUSIC AND LYRICS BY WILLIAM FINN
BOOK BY RACHEL SHEINKIN
CONCEIVED BY REBECCA FELDMAN ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY JAY REISS ORIGINALLY DIRECTED ON BROADWAY BY JAMES LAPINE ORI ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY DAVID STONE, JAMES L. NEDERLANDER, BARBARA WHITMAN, PATRICK CATULLO BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY, SECOND STAGE THEATRE
DIRECTED BY
EVA HEPPELMANN VOCAL MUSICAL DIRECTOR
STAGE MANAGER
MAGGIE COX
PHILIP J. VONADA
ORCHESTRA CONDUCTED BY
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COSTUME DESIGN BY
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SOUND DESIGN BY
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KELSEY SCHIRA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
CLAUDIA DUVALL
LIGHTING DESIGN BY
MASTER CARPENTER
ANDREW MARKOSKY ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER DANCE CAPTAIN
DANIEL CUOMO RACHEL REED COURTNEY LOPE
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THE ORCHESTRA Conductor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana G. Miller Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsey Allison Flute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenna Bixler Reeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herschel Pangborne, Lauren Rishel Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Harrison Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Landers-Nolan
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THE CAST Chip Tolentino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Perini Douglas Panch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Knarr Leaf Coneybear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Spina Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (Schwartzy). . . . . . . . . . . . Suzie Shoffner Marcy Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Lope Mitch Mahoney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Deptola Olive Ostrovsky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Callie Rose Hanau Rona Lisa Peretti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laura Ann Saxe William Barfée. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Wozetek Sadie Lee, Olive’s Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaye Saxe Calvin Mittereder, Carl Dad, Olive’s Dad, Jesus Christ. . . . . . . . . Evan Smith This theatre has been equipped with an audio loop system for those patrons who need hearing assistance. It can be accessed directly through a hearing aid’s telecoil or with a receiver that can be borrowed from the box office for the performance. No cameras, video cameras, or audio recording devices allowed during the show.
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TRAVIS DEPTOLA (Mitch Mahoney) is in his debut performance with SCCT, and he is very excited to have the opportunity to perform at the Boal Barn! Travis has performed in two community theater performances with the McConnellstown Playhouse, playing Martin in Soldier, Come Home and Dr. Connolly in It Runs In The Family. Travis would like to thank the entire SCCT production staff and fellow cast members for making this an unforgettable experience. He would also like to thank his family and friends for all their support and patience throughout the run of this show.
MIKE KNARR (Vice Principal Douglas Panch) is in his first production at the Boal Barn, which makes it the 287th theater Mike has performed in (that count may be off a little, it may only seem like 287). Last up was directing Charley’s Aunt at Stone Arch Players in Lewistown. Before that , appearances at Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival (Twelfth Night), Open Stage of Harrisburg (American Buffalo), Theater Harrisburg (Anything Goes) and murder mystery theater at Allenberry Playhouse. Next up is directing SCCT’s last show of the Barn Season, Leading Ladies, after which he plans to take a day off. A former PSU theater grad, Mike is very happy to be here with this extremely hard working and talented bunch of young actors.
CALLIE ROSE HANAU (Olive Ostrovsky) is excited to portray “Olive” in her first SCCT show! She is currently a senior at Penn State University studying both Theatre and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Callie would like to thank the cast and production staff for a wonderful experience and lots of laughs. L-O-V-E goes out to family and friends, especially Mom, Dad, and David, for their support. You guys are the best (and I’m not just saying that)!
COURTNEY LOPE (Marcy Park) will be entering her junior year at Penn State this fall, studying Elementary Education and Special Education. She has performed in various shows with the State High Thespians, Penn State Thespians, and also in a few here at the Boal Barn! Thanks Ma, Dad, Kels, and Ash for your constant love and support. “Imaginaaaaaaation!”
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CHRIS PERINI (Chip Tolentino) is incredibly excited to be back on stage at the Boal Barn and working with such a wonderful cast and crew! Chris will be entering his sophomore year at Penn State in pursuit of a degree in Engineering Science. He has appeared on stage Audiology in numerous locations including the Barn, State High n: Boal BarnandPlayhouse program Thespians, at the National Thespian conference in Lincoln, Nebraska. His previous roles include Nicely ourtney.wozetek@comcast.net Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Henry Green in mer 2008 Season Sympathy Jones, and Abel/Japheth in Children of Eden, 1.85” among others. He would very much like to thank his DF friends, family, and most importantly the Big Guy Upstairs for all the support and love. Also Chris iz a horendus spelar in reel life.
KAYE SAXE (Sadie Lee, Olive’s Mom) is an incoming Freshman at Penn State Behrend, Kaye will be studying Business in the fall. Along with SCCT, she has performed with State High Thespians, the Nittany Theatre Company, Nittany Valley Symphony, The Arts Conservatory Theatre Festival, and Singing Onstage. Big hugs to the production team, especially Eva, Maggie, Becky, and Phil, whose energy and patience was very much appreciated. Finally, she would like to thank her Savior, family, her biggest fans, Maile, and fellow cast & crew for everything they do! She is very proud to be beside her mom on the Boal Barn stage tonight.
LAURA ANN SAXE (Rona Lisa Perretti) is thrilled to appear on stage with daughter Kaye! Laura returns to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Miss Peretti after “beeing” it with NRT at PSU! Laura appeared with the Nittany Theatre Company in the Poconos’ Shawnee Playhouse’s 1940s Revue Fred and Friends. She performed in NTC’s I’ll Be Home For Don’t miss a word. Christmas and The Fred Waring Radio Show. Other favorCall 814-867-HEAR (4327) or visit: albrechtaudiology.com ites include Frau Schneider in Cabaret, Dolly in Hello Dolly!, and Abigail Adams in 1776 all at Penn State. A former Actors Equity performer, she appeared in more
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ON STAGE TONIGHT than 1,000 performances of Annie as Grace Farrell. This July, Laura and husband Dave will produce NTC’s hilarious comedy Love, Sex, and the I.R.S. at 902 South Allen featuring their son Andrew! SUZIE SHOFFNER (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre) is thrilled to be playing the part of Logainne in her 12th show at the Boal Barn. She is a recent State High graduate and will be attending Princeton University in the fall, studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In addition to singing and acting, she enjoys playing the trumpet and playing basketball. “Thpecial thankth to my family and friendth for their thupport!” EVAN SMITH (Calvin Mittereder, Carl Dad, Olive’s Dad, Jesus Christ) graduated from Penn State this past spring with degrees in Marketing and Economics and a Theatre minor. He has worked extensively with the PSU Thespians, serving on their exec board (Secretary, 2009-10), co-directing a mainstage show (My Favorite Year, 2010), co-chairing three committees (Marketing, 2008-09; Activities, 2009-10; and Children’s Show 2010-11) and has been in multiple casts. He has directed a show for School of Theatre, a cabaret-style musical and a children’s show. He has also been involved with No Refund Theatre (Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret, 2010 and Speed in The Odd Couple, 2011). He is also Tim in Noises Off this Arts Fest Weekend (July 14-15 at 8pm and July 16 at 4pm in 111 Forum)! Thanks to all my friends and family for their support.
ANTHONY SPINA (Leaf Coneybear) feels supersonic making his Boal Barn debut in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! From Levittown, PA, he’s been singing and acting since he can remember and studies English at Penn State—which means he actually DOES love words and spelling. Actually, he wants to share some of his favorite words with you: indefatigable, cynosure, mellifluous, detritus, nepenthe, paroxysm, nacreous, conniption...well, the list is interminable. Anthony is inexpressibly grateful to the entire cast and crew for making this a stellar summer he’ll always hold dear. Leaf Coneybear is a joy to play, and he hopes that the audience shares his glee and enjoys the show! KEN WOZETEK (William Barfée) is proud to be returning to the SCCT stage to work with such a fine cast and staff. Some past credits include: Dave in The Full Monty, Roger in Grease, and Mr. Bumble in Oliver! If you do not recognize Ken on stage, it is because he has recently lost over 130 pounds, without surgery! Ken would like to thank his lovely wife Courtney and wonderful daughter Megan for allowing him to participate in the greatest competition on this Earth: the Spelling Bee!
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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 Florida” (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.
The Barrington Stage Company workshop of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman. EVA HEPPELMANN (Director) was born American but is British by heart. She has performed in many shows at the Boal Barn, but The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee marks Eva’s directorial debut at the Boal Barn. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland. This has been a wonderful experience, and she would like to thank her cast and crew for all of their hard work.
DANIEL CUOMO (Master Carpenter) is in his first season with SCCT and will be working on the remaining shows this summer as well. He is a sophomore majoring in Scenic Design at the University of
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ARTISTIC STAFF CLAUDIA DUVALL (Technical Director) is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and currently a Junior at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. She is a Scenic Design major with a minor in Automations. Past productions she has done include: Hair, The Rape of Lucretia, High School Musical, Of Mice and Men, The Marriage of Figaro, Our Town and Rent. This is her first season with SCCT and she is excited to be a part of it.
Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He hails from Long Island, New York and has been working in technical theater for the past eight years. He is excited to be working with such a fantastic cast and crew and wishes the spellers of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee the best of luck. Break a leg! MAGGIE COX (Vocal Music Director) is a 2011 graduate of Penn State, where she earned a degree in Music Education, studying voice under Professor Jennifer Trost. She has sung in the Penn State Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and spent the Summer of 2009 studying voice performance in Vienna, Austria. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making her first show as a Vocal Music Director such a delightful experience.
REBECCA KELLEY (Choreographer) is a senior at Penn State majoring in Integrative Arts with a focus in Dance. Although this is her first season with SCCT at the Boal Barn, she has directed and performed in various dance and theatre projects on campus and managed high school productions across Pennsylvania. Most recently, she choreographed No Refund Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Tri-Valley High School’s SMILE. She would like to thank the actors for their persistent hard work and their growth in technical aspects, performance quality, and creative expression throughout the rehearsal process. It has truly been a pleasure for her to work with such a talented cast and production staff.
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ANDREW MARKOSKY (Lighting Designer) is originally from central Maryland, and is currently a senior Bachelor of Arts student triple majoring in History, Political Science, and Economics at Penn State. Recent lighting design credits include No Sex Please, We’re British and Epic Proportions for SCCT, and Jesus Christ Superstar for the Penn State Thespians.
KELSEY SCHIRA (Sound Designer, Board Operator) has enjoyed theatre since she was a child, but after realizing she had stage fright, she found comfort in working backstage. She has worked on the past eight shows at State College Area High School, special mentions to Sympathy Jones, Beauty & the Beast, and The Pajama Game. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee counts as her first SCCT show at the Boal Barn, and hopes to come and help out again soon. Kelsey will be attending PSU in the fall as a Tech Theatre Major. She wants to thank the welcoming cast and staff as well as her family and friends for their amazing support.
DIANA G. MILLER (Orchestra Conductor) is a recent graduate from West Chester University with a degree in Music Education. She is originially from Bellefonte, and is excited to to be working with SCCT at the Boal Barn for the first time. She has worked in another “barn” theater with “Barnstormers” in Ridley
PHILIP J. VONADA (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be in his third season with SCCT at the Boal Barn, having previously appeared in The Unexpected Guest, La Cage aux Folles, and as Father in Children of Eden. Philip recently graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Speech Communication & Theatre, and
ARTISTIC STAFF is now working on an M.A. in Theatre at Villanova University. “Thanks and a TON of love to the cast and staff, as well as to my friends and family.” JILLIAN WARBURTON (Scenic Designer) is excited to be back with SCCT for her 5th season! Last summer she worked for Cortland Repertory Theater in Cortland, NY as their scenic/carpentry intern, and also worked as a rigging and automations intern for Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère in Las Vegas, Nevada. She’s so excited to be able to merge her Barn family with her college family this summer and is ecstatic to get the chance to work this summer with her best friends. At the end of the summer, Jillian will be returning to Cincinnati, Ohio as a Junior Technical Direction major at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in the school of Theatrical Design and Production.
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COMING SOON TO THE BOAL BARN PLAYHOUSE A true story of hope, courage, and friendship in the face of intolerable evil...
survivor the by
susan nanus based on the memoirs of
jack eisner directed by
anne simon “Ranks with The Diary of Anne Frank as the most extraordinary and devastating Holocaust themed play.” –Tolucan Times “There won’t be a dry eye in the house.” -Journal of Greater Los Angeles
STARRING
jeremy edelstein deb gilmore rick gilmore max hults olivia lusk josh miller-day jesse moore michael o’neill louis j. siwert kaitlyn warner
july
19-23 & 26-30
photography
PHILLIP MACKENZIE