The Penn State Behrend theatre program will stage an outdoor, socially distanced production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” April 22-25. Performances will be held in tents on the Wilson parking lot. For details and tickets, go to https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/50621.
Alex McAuley is Leaf Coneybear, a home-schooler with homemade clothing in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” He is very proud of his cape.
Jake Pelloni is Charlito “Chip” Tolentino, winner of the 24th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. He enters puberty at a most inopportune moment during this year’s tournament.
Martina Mandella is Olive Ostrovsky in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Olive, who frequently is home alone, often reads her dictionary for fun.
Chris Pederson is William Barfee in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” William would prefer that you pronounce his name “Bar-fey.”
Performances of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be held under tents at the Wilson parking lot at Penn State Behrend. Tickets, which cost $5 for Behrend students, faculty and staff, and $10 for the public, can be reserved at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/50621