The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything.

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Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

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Concert Selections for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Pricing is for individual songs only.

Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate)

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2^nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.

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We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

First Performance Fee:

$175

Each Additional Performance:

$100

Music by

William Finn

Lyrics by

William Finn

Orchestrated by

Michael Starobin

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Arrangement Details

Song Type: Show Extraction

Arranged for

3 Voices (Typically 2 Female, 1 Male)

Starting Key

D

Estimated duration

5 min 57 sec

Instrumentation

Part Name	Doubling	Quantity
PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE		4
REED: Oboe		1
Alto Saxophone		1
CELLO		1
SYNTHESIZER		1
PERCUSSION: Dumbek, Tabla, Vibraphone, Cymbal, Finger Cymbal, Glockenspiel, Drum Set, Timpani		1

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Show Essentials

Conceived by

Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by

Music and Lyrics by

Book by

Rachel Sheinkin

Songs

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Spelling Rules/My Favorite Moment of the Bee

My Friend, the Dictionary

The First Goodbye

Pandemonium

I'm Not That Smart

The Second Goodbye

Magic Foot

Pandemonium (Reprise)/My Favorite Moment of the Bee 2

Why We Like Spelling

Prayer of the Comfort Counselor

My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament)

Woe is Me

I'm Not That Smart (Reprise)

I Speak Six Languages

The I Love You Song

Woe is Me (Reprise)

My Favorite Moment of the Bee 3/Second

Finale

The Last Goodbye

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November 28, 2020

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Is there a school version of "Spelling Bee" and if so, how do I go about ordering a perusal copy?

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October 28, 2020

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Putnam County Spelling Bee

Is this show available for virtual streaming?

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March 07, 2019

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how do I change keys of these tracks?

I need to change the key of a few of the numbers.... how do I do that?

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jc

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January 27, 2019

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Music Tracks

Hi, where can I buy the musical audio tracks - both the accompaniment for performances and practice tracks - ?

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By ElderMcKinley

September 22, 2018

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Buy the book?

Hello, I can't find anywhere to purchase the book. Where can I do that? Thank you.

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September 20, 2018

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what do I with the access code?

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what do I with the access code?

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October 01, 2016

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Spelling Bee

Is there any alternative version of the song "Chip's Lament" for High Schools. If you did this show, did you cut the number, or have an alternative? Thanks,

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September 05, 2016

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We would like to do 25th Annual PCSB, but we would have a problem getting permission for Chip's Lament. Are there alternative lyrics for the erection song?

erection song alternative

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By Kathy Belinkie

July 28, 2012

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Adding ensemble to "Spelling Bee?"

Has anyone seen/done a version of Spelling Bee where extra cast members are added to sing some of the songs, just to get more kids involved in the show? I can't imagine how, as everyone obviously needs to be eliminated, but I was trying to think about it like "A Chorus Line," where the large group started and ended the show.

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