THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
BY Amanda Clark

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Amanda Clark
Setting : Putnam valley Middle School
One- 15 Minute Intermission

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a Tony Award-winning musical featuring six eccentric pre-teens competing for the spelling title. They share funny and poignant stories, navigating challenging words with humor and wit. With a lively book by Rachel Sheinkin and vibrant score by William Finn, this fast-paced show promises an unforgettable experience filled with riotous energy, audience participation, and a mix of comedic and heartfelt moments. A true favorite among theatergoers.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be presented on the Bill and Jean Buchanan stage in the Goppert Theatre, Goppert Performing Arts Center on:

April 10 at 7:30 PM
April 11 & 12 at 7:30 PM
April 13 at 2:00 PM

LIMITED SEATING!!

Goppert Performing Arts Center
in the Frantze Family Blackbox Theatre
Avila University
109 E 118th St,
Kansas City, MO 64105

Special Acknowledgments

• Albert Macias
• Belinda Troxler
• Shelby Warren
• Advancement Office: Patti Long
• Great Western Dining
• Maintenance and Housekeeping
• Office of Marketing and Communication
• Student Access Office 

Laureate Circle of Arts

These donors have generously supported
the arts at Avila University with cumulative giving in excess of $50,000 over their lifetime, specifically in support of arts facilities and art programs at the University. We are immensely grateful for their contributions.

• Mrs. Jean M. ’76, ’18 & Mr. William M. ’18 Buchanan
• Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
• Roderick J. & Jo Anne Cyr Foundation
• Mr. Joseph T. ’16 & Mrs. Susan Fahey
• Mr. David W. ’76 & Mrs. Geri Frantze
• Vita Goppert Charitable Trust
• Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
• William T. Kemper Foundation
• The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc.
• Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
• Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
• Victor E. Speas Foundation
• The Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
• The Sunderland Foundation
• Mr. James & Dr. Sue King Willcox ’79
• Mr. Edward & Mrs. Mary Agnes Thornhilland Family:
  • Ms. Jill E. Thornhill,
  • Ms. Margot A. Thornhill,
  • Mr. Mark A. Thornhill,
  • Mr. Thomas Thornhill,
  • Mr. Robert & Mrs. Mary Ellen Dick

Friends

•  Mrs. Roshonda J. Davis-Cheadle ’91 
• Ms. Laurie Dearing 
• Mrs. Rose Marie Falco ’47 
• Leah K. Gensheimer, Ph.D. 
• Mrs. Hillary and Prof. Matt Harbor 
• Dr. Paige Illum, Ph.D. 
• Ms. Christina LiVecchi 
• Patti Long 
• Dr. Amy and Mr. Nick Milakovic 
• Allison Ouellette 
• Mr. Gerald M. Palmer ’02 
• Prof. Benjamin D. Pascoe M.F.A. 
• Dr. Marcia C. Pasqualini, Ph.D. 
• Dr. Regina M. Staves, Ph.D. ’95 
• Susan Winters 

Avila Theatre Gifts

• Dr. Felicia Hardison Londré
• Ms. Belinda R. Troxler ’88

Patrons

•  Dr. James Burkee, Ph.D. 
• Dr. Bryan DePoy 
• Mary Beth Farrell 
• Mr. Richard and Dr. Charlene Gould, Ph.D., CSJA 
• Great Western Dining Service, Inc. 
• Dr. Lawrence C. Marsh 
• Suzanne and Dr. Jeffrey Myers 
• Dr. Jordan Wagge & Mr. Richard Snedegar 

Sponsors

•   Dr. Alexandra and Bill Adams 
• Ms. Shirley Loesch 
• Sue Ellen McCalley, Ph.D. 
• Rob M. Scoles ’88 
• Mr. David & Mrs. Ginny Woy 
• KC Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet 
  • Helen Alder, CSJ 
  • Laverne Aufmuth, CSJ 
  • Ann Charles Everett, CSJ 
  • Rosemary Flanigan, CSJ 
  • Marie Joan Harris, CSJ* 
  • Jeanne Janssen, CSJ* 
  • Mary Frances Johnson, CSJ* 
  • Ann Landers, CSJ 
  • Mary Margaret Lazio, CSJ* 
  • Mary Kay Liston, CSJ 
  • Patricia Lorenz, CSJ 
  • Shawn Madigan, CSJ* 
  • Mary McKay, CSJ 
  • Rose McLarney, CSJ 
  • Marilyn Peot, CSJ 
  • Gabrielle Smits, CSJ 
  • Ruth Stuckel, CSJ 
  • Rita Francis Volvedich