The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by Shifting Ground Collective, explores the lives of passionate middle schoolers as they strive to prove that their unique differences make them winners. The musical features a mix of improvised spelling challenges with audience participation, underscoring themes of adolescence and community. Directed by Jennifer Walls and musically directed by Michael Ippolito, the cast includes Ben Ridd, Berkley Silverman, and Diana Del Rosario, among others. This production highlights the experiences of neurodivergent youth, aiming to foster connection and authenticity among its participants.
Cast and Creative Team for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Shifting Ground Collective
Cast
Ben Ridd
Ensemble
Berkley Silverman
Ensemble
Diana Del Rosario
Ensemble
Jameson Mosher
Ensemble
Joey Harvey
Ensemble
Lauren Taylor Scott
Ensemble
Marie Raftery
Ensemble
Misha Sharivker
Ensemble
Nam Nguyen
Ensemble
Olivia Daniels
Ensemble
Zoe Virola
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jennifer Walls
Director
Michael Ippolito
Music Director
Nicholas Rocque
Choreographer
Colette Richardson
Co-Producer
Joshua Kilimnik
Co-Producer
Shannon Murtagh
Co-Producer
Julian Da Silva
Associate Producer
Emma Coulson
Associate Producer
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