The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Broken Leg Theatre Company presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Directed by Adora Bricher

July 24 & 26, 2026

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a tale of oddballs coming together over a shared love of spelling. This musical touches on what it means to be alienated, proudly decrying the importance of finding community not despite, but because of that alienation. 

With the incredible Lillian Joiner as Rona Peretti and the terrific Sky Beard-Armbruster as Vice Principal Panch, the Bee itself is a hilarious event. Please note: audience participation is mandated. Joking, joking. Optional, audience participation is optional. 

Three lucky audience members will take the stage along with six charming spellers—adolescent Chip Tolentino played by the dazzling Luke Williams, homeschooled Leaf Coneybear by the remarkable Jake Betancourt, perfectionist Marcy Park by the spectacular Amelia Checketts, overparented Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre by the sesquipedalian Chloe Minor, under parented Olive Ostrovsky by the phenomenal Adora Bricher, and last, but certainly not least, noted germophobe William Barfée (not Barfee!) by the musicaliciously excellent Santiago Frazer.

As the spellers would be quick to remind you, not everyone can win. Those with the misfortune to hear the bell will be comforted by the Bee's very own Comfort Counselor, Mitch Mahoney, played by the inimitable Kameron Flowers in the evenings and by the outstanding Emily Hines for the matinee. The stupendous Antonio Luna will be playing Vice Principal Panch for the matinee as well.

If you are still interested in being an audience volunteer after reading all that blather, please arrive 20 minutes before the show time to be considered.

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Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, July 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. (understudy performance)
Sunday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $17 (Plus $2 online convenience fee)
VIP Ticket: $30 (Plus $2 online convenience fee. Seating in the first two center rows.)

**All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.**

All seating is general admission unless otherwise noted. For all performances, there is limited late seating once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

You can use e-tickets, print-at-home tickets, or request that Will Call tickets wait for you at the Box Office. If you have any questions, please email Jim Sirianni at info@centerstagetheater.org.

Thank you to everyone in the community for your continued support. We would not still be here without you!