The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Creative
Co-Director
Bob BerenisBob has directed the SSHS
Drama Club for the past 24 years and community
theater as well. He has a BA in theater and studied
acting in NYC and with the London Academy of
Dramatic Arts.
Co-Director
Spencer Boycepencer Boyce has been performing his whole life and is ecstatic to be making his directorial debut! Some recent roles of his include Robbie Hart (The Wedding Singer), Sir Robin/Prince Herbert (Spamalot), and Donkey (Shrek the Musical). Having worked with Spa City Theatre previously as the Assistant Director of Little Women, Spencer is thankful and excited for the opportunity to Co-Direct this production of Spelling Bee. Feel free to approach him to discuss his love of Hedwig and The Angry Inch or Paddington 2, as he will gladly dive into deep conversations about both.
Music Director
Ben JacobBen is a graduate of the NYU Steinhardt School with a Bachelor's of Music Theory and Composition. He is excited to be back with Spa City Theater as a part of their return to live performances!
Original Creative Team
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN | Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN | Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN |
Additional Material by
Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by
David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo
Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
In the first position:
Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.
In the second position:
The Barrington Stage Company workshop of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.