Photo Flash: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Manatee Performing Arts Center Holds Reception

Manatee Performing Arts Center presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: a hilarious and fast-paced musical, on October 29th - November 15th

in Stone Hall. This musical is directed by Steven Flaa and musically directed by Aaron Cassette.

Below we have a first look at the Opening Night reception.

This interactive adaptation allows audience members to engage with the actors during the production.

Manatee Performing Arts Center recently held a reception in honor of the opening of their production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Check out photos from the event below!

Laugh along with us as six quirky adolescents compete in an annual spelling bee. Along the way, hear the hilarious and wistful stories each tells while spelling their way to the top.

Only one speller will win; Find out who it will be.

This production features: Daniel Perrone as Chip Tolentino, Marissa Brotz as Logainne Schwartzandgrubenniere, Brian Craft as Leaf Coneybear, Jalex Scott as William Barfee, Kay Brown as Marcy Park, Kyle Ann Lacertosa as Olive Ostrovsky, Olga Pena as Rona Perretti, Mark Eichorn as VP Douglas Panch and Brian Kleinschmidt as Mitch Mahoney.

Tickets available online now at www.manateeperformingartscenter.com or by calling the Box Office at 941-748-5875. Student and teacher discounts are available.

All performances are held at:
Manatee Performing Arts Center in Stone Hall

502 3rd Avenue West

Bradenton, FL 34205

Photos by: Laurie Krampits

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