We brought back this Improvinator favorite! Our improv team, The Improvinators presented The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2021 and it is back! Six (or more) spellers try to be the next champion! Hilarity and entertainment ensued in this musical comedy, Tony award winning gem! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was directed by Toni Butler, featuring a live band conducted by Michelle Willis. Spelling Bee performed April 10-May 2, 2026
(Artwork by Maddy Elder Butler)
The Cast
In order of appearance:
- Rona Lisa PerettiRebekah Price
- Rona's AssistantMaggie Scott
- Chip TolentinoJack Sheehan
- Logianne SchwartzandgrubeniereSayla Butler
- Leaf ConeybearTevan McPeak
- William BarfeeLogan Bingham
- Marcy ParksKameryn Grose
- Olive OstrovskyLydia Belvane
- Vice Principal Douglas PanchRob Abney
- Mitch MahoneySeth Goldklang
- VolunteersTBD:)
The Production Team
- Director/Choreographer/Technical DirectorToni Butler
- Stage ManagerDavid Oliphant
- Music DirectorLogan Bingham
- Band DirectorMichelle Willis
- BandJennifer Hansen (Keyboard 1), Michelle Willis/Lauren Carter (Synthesizer), Angel Williams (Percussion), Sierra Anderson (Cello), Tanner Lindsay, Michelle Lyons (Winds)
- ProducerToni Butler
- PublicityEmma Thomas
- CostumesToni Butler
- House ManagerAshlie Allison
