PRESS PHOTO COURTESY LV CHARTER ARTS HSThe Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) presents its production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opening March 20. The show is presented by the school’s Production Arts Department in collaboration with the Theatre, Vocal and Instrumental Music departments. This fun musical comedy follows a group of middle school students as they compete in the title championship, spelling their way through outrageously complex vocabulary while coming to terms with the stress of competition and their own personal challenges. In the end, even the most desperate kids are comforted by the possibility of finding a friend who shares in both the pressure and love of competitive spelling. The production features a talented cast of young actors with lead roles played by Alex Androu, Fiona Clifford-Fotopoulos, Jadaline Fontanez, Simon Garfias, Rosie Grellet, Isavel Mendoza, Andi Schubert and Kamai Williams. The show is produced by Brett Mathews and directed by Diane Wagner with music direction by Erica Dickson, technical direction by Ellen Schmoyer and choreography by Anelise Rodriguez. The pit orchestra is conducted by Thomas Maher. Showtimes are March 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m. and March 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available on the Charter Arts website.