The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Performance Dates: February 2-4, 9-11
Performance Times: 7:30 pm
Performance Location: Tremper Auditorium
Synopsis: An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
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Alivia is a sophomore at Indian Trail High School and Academy. She was in Cinderella (Stepsister), Grease (Ensemble), Once on This Island (Storyteller) and lots more. She spends most of her time at rehearsals, voice lessons, piano lessons, acting classes, soccer practices and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank the cast and crew for being so fun to work with, the directors for giving her this opportunity to shine, and she especially wants to thank her mom and her dad for paying for everything she needs to be successful and always helping her and being there for her.
Alivia Harper - Rona Lisa Peretti
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Mauricio is a sophomore at Tremper. The last two shows he was in were A Year With Frog And Toad (as Snail), and Elf Jr (as Buddy). He spends his time practicing piano, saxophone, and choir music. He would like to thank the cast, crew, directors, and family.
Mauricio Rosales Jr. - Chip Tolentino
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Adina is a senior at Tremper High School. She previously participated in two productions at Tremper, including her performance in The 39 Steps as well as working with the crew in A Year With Frog and Toad. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and her extremely patient and dedicated director, Christen Dominguez.
Adina Maryanov - Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere
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Maya is a junior at Tremper. Previously, they have been in An Illiad and A Year With Frog and Toad, both at Tremper. They would like to thank their director, Christen, and all their friends in the cast for creating a fun and healthy environment at rehearsals where they could truly be themself. They would also like their family for supporting them in everything.
Maya Pfarr* - Leaf Coneybear
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Wyatt is a sophomore at Tremper. This is his 3rd show here at Tremper following his previous role as Mr.Knor in The Secret In the Wings. When he isn’t in a show, he is often either at the gym or at home playing video games. He would like to take a moment to thank his family, friends, the cast, the crew, and Christen for being so supportive of him and all of his endeavors.
Wyatt Knor* - William Barfee
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Lilly is a Junior at Tremper. Some of her favorite roles include Turtle in A Year With Frog and Toad at Tremper and Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical at the PM&L. Lilly enjoys traveling with her family, working as a character performer at Six Flags, and performing “Fantasmic!” with her twin sister. It seems she’s living out her dreams and can’t wait for you to enjoy the show!
Lilly Johnson* - Marcy Park
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Maya is a junior at Tremper. The last two shows she has participated in are Bright Star as ensemble at Harborside and Descendants as Cruella Devil at Indian Trail. Maya spends her time playing the double bass, going to Target with friends, and color guard. She would like to dearly thank the wonderful people involved in this show for making this such a special experience.
Maya Dawson* - Olive Ostrovsky
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Dallen is a freshman at Tremper. This is the second production he's acted in and his first musical. Before this, he played Charlie Rosen-Mason in Admissions for the WISDAA One-Act Competition. In his free time, he practices for a number of Tremper Bands he is in. He'd like to express his gratitude to the director for making this an absolutely wonderful and enriching experience and his parents for being so helpful through it all.
Dallen Arendt* - Assistant Principal Douglas Panch
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Madelyn Copeland is a senior at Tremper High School. She has been involved in theatre here at Tremper since her sophomore year. She has enjoyed both sides of theatre, as she has both stage managed and acted in shows. She would like to thank the staff and students who have supported this program, as well as her friends and family who have supported her personally in this program. Enjoy the show!
Madelyn Copeland - Mitch Mahoney

Orchestra

Ms. Kathy Ripley
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Director
Ms. Jamie Kelnhofer
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Piano
Lauren Clements
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Flute
Marisa Heinzen
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Flute
David Zehrung
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Alto Sax
Annika Lewis*
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Synthesizer
Cece Cooper
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Percussion
Emerson Janes
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Percussion
Jalen Imroth
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Bass
Aaron Zuleta
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Cello

Crew

Ms. Christen Dominguez
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Director
Mr. Joseph Rundlett
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Technical Director
Ms. Lauren Hackeloer
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Choreographer
Riley Voss*
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Stage Manager
Addalyn Burke
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Assistant Stage Manager
Ms. Erin Dillon
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Lighting Technician
Harmony Brown*
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Light Board Operator
Coal Contreras
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Spotlight Operator
Kaila Golien*
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Spotlight Operator
Jess Pressel
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Microphone Operator
Owen Garrison
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Running Crew
Olivia Klappa*
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Make-Up/Hair/Costume Crew
Donivyn Gonzalez*
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Costume Assistance
Kaylissia Rodriguez*
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Audience Participation Coordinator
Ms. Vanessa Rasmussen
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House Manager