The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at CM Performing Arts Center

Opening our 35th Season here at the CM Performing Arts Center is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Directed by Bobby Montaniz
Musical Direction by Matthew Surico
Stage Management by Karen Tese


The Children
(In order of appearance)

John Dunphy as Chip Tolentino
Jacqueline Hughes as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere
Hans Hendrickson as Leaf Coneybear
Bobby Montaniz as William Barfee
Meagan Materazo as Marcy Park
Kristina Lodestro as Olive Ostrovsky

The Adults
(In order of appearance)

Marielle Greguski as Rona Lisa Perretti
Mark Cahill as Douglas Panch
Kyle Petty as Mitch Mahoney




An eclectic group of six fight for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home life, they spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never 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.

Running from Friday September 12th to Sunday September 28th, don't miss this hilarious and touching musical comedy.

For specific dates and times,
Please call our box office at 631-218-2810
or visit us online at www.CMPAC.com