Which character wins the 25th Annual Putnam spelling bee?

Charlito “Chip” Tolentino (“Tripp Barrington” in the original workshop, “Isaac ‘Chip’ Berkowitz” in the Chicago production): A Boy Scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title.

Is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee appropriate?

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES?: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is suitable for general audiences and teenaged children. The mildly ribald “Chip’s Lament” may be inappropriate for pre-teens who have not yet experienced puberty, and the brief appearance of Jesus, while not at all blasphemous, is somewhat irreverent.

What is the theme of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?

The play, which takes place during the 25th annual spelling bee at the eponymous Putnam Valley Middle School, utilizes its wide array of quirky characters to explore various themes surrounding belongingness and the perils of puberty.

What is the plot of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?

A creative team and cast will be revealed later. Based on The Farm’s original play C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tells the tale of several socially awkward youngsters finding joy, heartache, and purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee.

Does Panch sing in spelling bee?

Vice Principal Douglas Panch: Non-singing Role. After five years’ absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an “incident” at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in “a better place” now (or so we think), thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis.

Can Leaf coneybear be played by a girl?

LEAF CONEYBEAR Leaf is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies, has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. (This part may be played by a male or female or other gender.)

How many characters are in spelling bee?

The musical includes nine primary characters: six spelling bee contestants, including last year’s champ, and three administrators, including a felon doing community service. Each has a distinct personality that contributes to the intrigue as the spelling bee unfolds.

Who is Mitch Mahoney?

Mitch Mahoney is an ex con who is doing his community service as the comfort counselor. During the bee, he befriends Paul Coneybear, whom he takes under his wing as a comfort counselor apprentice.

Why are spelling bees called spelling bees?

The concept of young people competing to spell words goes back to at least 1808 – but it is likely that there were informal competitions long before then. The ‘bee’ in spelling bee is likely derived from the old English word ‘bēn’ or ‘bene’ which at various times meant ‘prayer’, ‘favour’ or ‘help given by neighbours’.

Is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee a movie?

Disney is taking on The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as a live-action musical. The Hollywood Reporter stated that Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced the live-action Aladdin movie for the studio, will tackle Putnam.

How old is coneybear?

Does leaf coneybear have ADHD?

Leaf Coneybear He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance.