October 4-6, 2024
Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents (played by adults) as they compete for the bee championship. Winner of the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, 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 and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
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 lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
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Cast List
Chip Tolentino
Hunter Bailey
Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre
Daisy Frisch
Leaf Coneybear/Dan Dad
Brewer Wheeler
William Barfee
Payton Edmonds
Marcy Park
Natalie McDowell
Olive Ostrovsky
Cheyenne Dorrell-Giles
Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive’s Mom
Jennifer Grechus
Mitch M. Mahoney/Carl Dad
Tyler Messner
Vice Principal Douglas Panch/Olive’s Dad
Chuck Hazelwood
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Lindsay Prawitz
Assistant to the Director: Fred Olson
Music Director: Tamra Atkins
Pianist: Lori West
Technical Director: Frank Polleck
Running Time
Approximately 2h (includes intermission)
Content Advisory
Rated PG13 for mature content, sexual innuendo and mild adult language.
Recommended for adults and teens, however we always encourage you to use your judgment based on your own research of the show, your own sensibilities, and a child’s age and maturity level.
Dinner Time
Friday – 6:30PM
Saturday – 6:30PM
Sunday – 12:30PM
Menu
RRT is proud to offer chef created meal with more options to our patrons!
Green Garden Salad with Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette
Beef Medallions with Demi Glacé
Orange glazed chicken
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Creamy Corn Bake
Fresh Rolls with Butter
Full bar service and chef created desserts will also be available during all performances
VENUE
RUBY THEATRE
610 S. 10TH STREET,
St. Joseph, MO
Alternative Purchase Locations
In-Person:
Ruby Theatre
615 S. 10th Street
By Phone:
816.232.1778
Ruby Theatre Box Office
45 minutes prior to show