March 10-19, 2023
​SYNOPSIS
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” features 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. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a delightful den of comedic genius.  ​

Performance Location

Gregory Family Theater
Hylton Performing Arts Center
Manassas, VA

Performance Dates

March 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm
March 11, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm
March 17, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
March 18, 2023 at 8:00 pm
March 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Production Team

Director:   Melanie McGuin
Producers:   Becky Gould-Levine and
                      Melanie McCleerey
Stage Manager:  Katie Morris
Music Director:  Ahyrel Tinker
Choreographer:  Meghan Bentley
Keyboardist:  Matt Scarborough
Lighting Design:  Kurt Gustafson​
Sound Design: Tim McCleerey
Costume Design: Susy Moorstein
Properties:  Melissa Jo York-Tilley
Set Decoration: Cana Wade
Set Design:  Mia Villani
Spotlight:  Katherine Blondin
Makeup Design:  Caty Kumar