Is The 25th Annual Putnam 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.
Who won the 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee?
Charlito “Chip” Tolentino
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.
What is the theme of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?
The common theme is the pressure of being in the Bee and trying to live up to expectations—their family’s or their own. Olive has the additional worry of how to get her parents’ attention, spelled out in an emotional “The I Love You Song” with Rona and Mitch standing in as her mother and father.
Is spelling bee a one act?
A Musical in 1 Act (1hr 45 min – intermission): Lyrics by: William Finn; Music by: William Finn; Book by: Rachel Sheinkin. Circle in the Square Theatre, New York; Opened 2 May, 2005.
Who is the main character of Putnam County Spelling Bee?
Logainne Schwartza…Olive OstrovskyMitch MahoneyVice Principal Douglas P…William BarféeCharlito “Chip” Tolentino
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee/Characters
How many characters are in Putnam County Spelling Bee?
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a one-act musical that stages a spelling bee contest against a backdrop of drama. The musical includes nine primary characters: six spelling bee contestants, including last year’s champ, and three administrators, including a felon doing community service.
Is NY Times Spelling Bee free?
Nytimes-spellingbee.com is a free website game online, about word and puzzle games.
What is the prize for winning the National Spelling Bee?
a $50,000 cash
This year’s champ will walk away with considerably more — we’re talking a $50,000 cash prize, a commemorative medal, and the Scripps Cup, the official championship trophy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. They will also receive a $2,500 cash prize and reference library from sponsor Merriam-Webster and more.
Can you play Spelling Bee without a subscription?
Spelling Bee is available on The New York Times website and app — a subscription with games may be required for regular play. A San Diego insider’s look at what talented artists are bringing to the stage, screen, galleries and more.