The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Art Place – Mountain View

CenterStage North Theatre presents this Tony Award-winning musical following six middle-school competitors, portrayed by adults, as they navigate adolescence, quirky families, and the pressures of competitive spelling. Directed by Julie Resh, the production embraces the show's improvisational spirit, inviting audience members to join the competition as volunteer spellers. The cast includes Chase McIntoush as Chip Tolentino, Cassiopeia Kate as Olive Ostrovsky, Ethan Fenton as Leaf Coneybear, Kristen Freeman as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, PJ Mitchell as William Barfée, Rose Mullin as Marcy Park, Hillary Frances as Rona Lisa Peretti, John Szwast as Douglas Panch, and Niles Torrance as Mitch Mahoney. The musical blends clever score, heartfelt storytelling, and comedic improvisation in an intimate venue.