The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Gabe Flores
September 7-29, 2018
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! At least the losers get a juice box.
Cast:
Jason Calzon as Chip Tolentino
Kelsey Ehrensberger as Olive Ostrovsky
Emily Surak as Marcy Park
Evan Lomba as William Barfée
Blase Roque Leaf Coneybear
Kristy Noel Carlson as Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)
Mindy Ecob as Rona Lisa Peretti
Nic Harrington as Mitch Mahoney
Alan Williams as Vice Pirincipal Douglas Panch
The rest of the creative team includes Musical Director Joseph Scarbrough, Choreographer Miriam Spada, and Stage Manager Zachary Finley.
Dracula: A Vampire Play
Adapted by Tim Kelly from the novel by Bram Stoker
Directed by Derek Baxter
Oct 12, 2018 – Nov 3, 2018
When Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist in obscure maladies, discovers that beautiful Lucy Westenra is the victim of a vampire, suspicion falls on a mysterious neighbor, Count Dracula, and his frighteningly beautiful wives, who receive special emphasis. The large cast contains many fine acting parts, from the haunting vampire wives to the ever-popular Renfield, who fancies a diet of flies and spiders. There are young lovers, comic staff members, sanatorium guests and Jonathan Harker, first to fall victim to the vampire’s thirst. The story of his journey to Dracula’s fortress will have your audiences on the edge of their seats. Intermingled with the drama is a fine thread of comedy that helps relieve mounting tension and chills.
Cast:
Grimm………………..Constantine Kyriakou
Mrs. Fern……………Catherine Lee Harp
Mrs. Westenra…….Alicia Spiegel
Dr. Quincy…………..Shane Steele
Arthur Holmwood…Nathan Attard
Mina…………………..Elsie Mendez
Flora………………….Alison Flaherty Cagle
Lucy Westenra……S. Regan Borucke
Dracula…………….. Michael C. de Baca
Nurse Cassidy…….Nicole Payne
Renfield……………..Brian McCreight
Miss Anya…………. Laura Hutson
Jonathan Harker….Will Chamblee
Vampire Wife #1….Crystal Marie
Vampire Wife #2….Brooke Wendt
Vampire Wife #3….Miranda Hammond
Professor Van Helsing…..Eric Misener
A Christmas Carol
DRAMA | Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by David W. Collins
Nov 30, 2018 – Dec 22, 2018
A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
Cast:
Scrooge . . . Bill Martin
Marley . . . Brian McCreight
Ghost of Christmas Past . . . Kaedin Cammareri
Ghost of Christmas Present . . . Kenneth C. Grace
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come . . . Casey Sampson
Mr. Cratchit . . . John Austin
Mrs. Cratchit . . . LeeAnn Davis Smith
Mrs. Fezziwig/ Mrs. Dilber . . . Trish Farber
Mr. Fezziwig/ Old Joe . . . Chris McDermott
Young Adult Scrooge . . . Charles Davidson
Belle . . . Regan Borucke
Fred . . . Alex Andrews
Linda . . . Layla Kuck
Mrs. Upton . . . Alana James
Mrs. Chumsworthy . . . Joyce Bascom
Caruthers . . . Joseph Waiss
Caroline/Ellen . . . Carly Kuck
Tiny Tim/ Child Scrooge/ Ignorance . . . Jack Coffey
Peter Cratchit/ Young Scrooge . . . Jude Smith
Fan/ Sarah Cratchit . . . Piper Grace
Martha Cratchit . . . Laura Lopez-Forero
Belinda Cratchit/ Elizabeth . . . Vanessa Hinson
Turkey Girl/ Want . . . Harlie Williams
Ali Baba/Party Guest . . . MaryBeth Wells
Steel Magnolias
DRAMA | By Robert Harling
Directed by Aaron Washington
Jan 11 – Feb 2, 2019
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
Cast:
Truvy- Amber Wilson Forbes
Annelle – Bri Filippelli
Shelby- Amy Jackson
Ousier – Ann Lehman
M’Lynn – Tynan C Pruett
Clairee -Judy Heck Lowry
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
MUSICAL | Book by Lany L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Directed by Ashley Ryan Lord
Feb 15, 2019 – Mar 9, 2019
This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cozy bordello, until that Puritan nemesis, “Watchdog,” focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.
Cast:
Frank Weiss as The Governor
Crystal Marie as Angel
Thomas Pahl as Melvin P. Thorpe
Rebecca Collins as Jewel
Angel Tuider as Miss Mona
Nicholas Hastings as Young Cowboy/Aggie 3/Ensemble
Emily Cockerill as Shy
Taylor Hendershot as Doatsy Mae
Michael C de Baca as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
John Austin as Farmer/Edsel/Ensemble
Asher Austin as Aggie 2,4/Aggie Solo/Ensemble
Brian McCreight as Senator Wingwoah
Andrew Brunner as Cameraman/Reporter 2/Ensemble
Lori Y Carter as Durla/Heckler 3.5, Ensemble
Christopher A Grant as Mayor Rufus/Reporter 3/Ensemble
Kimberly Schwartz as Wulla Jean/Ruby Rae
Shira Silver as Girl 1/Dawn/Ensemble
Katie McMahon as Linda Lou
Elsie Mendez as Beatrice/Heckler 3.4/Ensemble
Victoria Tribble as Eloise/Ensemble
Ben Richter as Bandleader/Announcer/TV Colorman/Ensemble
Kelsey Ehrensberger as Ginger/Imogene Charlene
Zach Zayas as Aggie 1/Aide/Heckler1.2/Ensemble
Chris McDermott as CJ Scruggs/Ensemble
Alison Cagle as Taddy Jo/Shy understudy/Ensemble
Joel Ferrer as Ensemble
A Comedy of Tenors
COMEDY | By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Bo Smith
Mar 22, 2019 – Apr 13, 2019
One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight.
Cast:
Tito……………Miguel Rodriguez
Maria…………Penni Willen
Mimi………….Alaina Rahaim
Carlo…………Joel Ferrer
Max…………..Alexander Garcia
Racon………..Rei Charlotte Capote
Saunders……Marc Sanders
