‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ OPENS FEBRUARY 26TH

The Word Is T-I-C-K-E-T-S

To help lift everyone out of the winter doldrums, TheatreWorks has tweaked our usual schedule and decided to start off the season with a musical. Making it's first appearance in our area, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE opens February 26th for a five-week run. With music and lyrics by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin, this 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy was a smash with both critics and audiences alike. The show follows the experiences of six nerdy-but-lovable outsiders, in the throes of puberty, battling for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Supervising the competition is a group of grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves. Even willing participants from the audience get to join in the fun!

“Putnam County is that rarity of rarities, a super-smart show that is also a bona fide crowd-pleaser.” — The Wall Street Journal

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is under the direction of Beth Bonnabeau of New Milford and the musical direction of Daniel Koch of Millbrook, NY.

The production features some of the region’s finest actors: Cat Crocetto, Michael Wright, Jaclyn Blythe, David Anctil, Jerrial T. Young, Tony Saracino, Vicki Sosbe, Priscilla Squiers, and Billy Dempster.

Tickets for all shows are $28 for reserved seating. On Thursday, February 25th, senior citizens are invited to a free dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4th at 8:00 p.m. is TheatreWorks’ Pay-What-You-Want night. At this performance, you name the price for your ticket. Reservations can be made here.

 

THEATREWORKS' RICH PETTIBONE
STEPS DOWN

In December 2009, Richard Pettibone took a final bow after twenty years involvement with TheatreWorks, many of which included his leadership as President. Over the course of his time at TheatreWorks, Mr. Pettibone produced, directed, and appeared in numerous productions, sharing his knowledge and experience with his fellow actors, directors, and designers.

On February 6th, 2010, TheatreWorks held a celebration to honor Richard Pettibone for his countless contributions. After an hour of champagne and mingling, Mr. Pettibone, his wife, Susan, and the many guests went to sit in the theater where speeches were given, reflecting the gratitude and admiration of those in attendance. Among the speakers were former News Times critic, Chesley Plemmons; former TheatreWorks Board Member and actor, Marty Fay; frequent TheatreWorks actor, Mark Feltch; TheatreWorks patron, Ted Hine; and the current President of TheatreWorks, Glenn Couture, all of whom had amusing anecdotes to share along with their kind words about Mr. Pettibone.

As well as being honored in speeches, both Richard and Susan were presented with Lifetime Memberships to TheatreWorks, the fifth and sixth memberships ever to be presented in the long history of the theater. The evening was bittersweet as the theater bade farewell to an individual whose name has become synonymous with TheatreWorks New Milford.

We thank Richard Pettibone for his years of service, wisdom, talent, and friendship and we hope that he will continue to be a part of TheatreWorks as it continues to grow and transform in the future.

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