Published November 19. 2024 11:04AM
Freedom HS Theatre Company presents the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Freedom auditorium theater. Based on a book by Rachel Sheinkin with music and lyrics by William Finn and conceived by Rebecca Feldman, “Spelling Bee” is the story of six teens vying for a spelling championship.
The performance is directed by Justin Amman and assistant director Natalie Parker. Additional support is provided by choreographer Vanessa Ruggiero, musical director Denise Parker, pit director Liam Mulligan, set designer Trevor Flocco, costumer and prop mistress Priscilla Salazar and sound designer Adam Stoltz. Lydia Hornbaker is student assistant director; Leah Hann stage manager; and Amy Illescas assistant stage manager.
Tickets are available at bit.ly/FHSTtickets
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBBThe cast performs the opening musical number, “The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Spelling bee moderator Rona Lisa Peretti (Tori Prostko) recalls her own victory years before in the Third Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Vice Principal Douglas Panch (Quincy West) returns as judge in the bee after a five-year absence due to an earlier incident.
Olive Ostrovsky (Jillian Potter) sings during the number, “My Friend, the Dictionary.”
William Barfee (Cole Faccinetto) uses his ‘magic foot’ method to help him spell his word.
