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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Footlighters Inc.
March 1-17
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Nick Horton

Cast: Rick Hunt as Chip Tolentino, Megan Hudson as Logainne Schwartzandgrunierre (Schwartzy), Justin Stallkamp as Leaf Coneybear, Evan Blanton as William Barfee, Elizabeth Molloy as Marcy Park, Claire Northcut as Olive Ostrovsky, Deb Schubert as Rona Lisa Peretti, Bill Geraghty as Douglas Panch & Tony Bergman as Mitch Mahoney

An eclectic group of six-graders arrives at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very different reasons. Sweet and shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to the bee; bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfee uses his “magic foot” to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with his burgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’s smart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed by her consistent success; and politically aware Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. In hilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes, struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition. With an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funny book by Rachel Sheinkin, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTMAN COUNTY SPELLING BEE causes audiences to fall in love, both with the show itself and its “perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “effervescent” spellers.

• Thu-Sat, March 1-3 at 8pm
• Sun, March 4 at 2pm
• Thu-Sat, March 8-10 at 8pm
• Sun, March 11 at 2pm
• Wed-Sat, March 14-17 at 8pm
  *Sign language interpreted on March 2nd & 11th

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THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Footlighters Inc.
Nov. 30-Dec. 16
Newport

Directed by Jim Curtis
Music directed by Alan Masters
Choreographed by Katey Blood
Produced by Bill Geraghty

Cast: Amy Grace Curtis as Betty, Kendra Struthers as Lin, Pamela Blessing as Pickles, Aubrey Wilson as Darlene, Michael Blessing as Rufus & Evan Blanton as Jackie

It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin’, sun-worshippin’, chair-throwin’ good time as the original -but with tinsel and Keg Nog.

• Thu-Sat, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at 8pm
• Sun, Dec. 3 at 2pm
• Thu-Sat, Dec. 7-9 at 8pm
• Sun, Dec. 10 at 2pm
• Wed-Sat, Dec. 13-16 at 8pm
  Sign language interpreted performances are Dec. 1 & 10

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JEKYLL & HYDE
Footlighters Inc.
Runs Oct. 5-21
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Music directed by Alan Masters
Produced by George Fee & Linda Roll

Cast: Shawn Toadvine as Jekyll/Hyde, Emily Martin as Lucy Harris, Gregory Good as Gabriel John Utterson, Taylor Isabel Winkleski as Emma Carew, Bryan Greaves as Mr. Simon Stride, Gary Rogers as Sir Danvers Carew, Russ McGee as Bishop of Basingstoke, Mitch Ruth as General Lord Glossop, Dana Kiser as Honorable Archibald Proops, Susan Schapiro as Lady Beaconsfield, Greg Moore as Lord Savage, Cathy Alter as Nellie, Karl Bolinger as Spider &, Gary Herman as Poole
Ensemble: Caitlin Brown, Adria Whitfill, Kate Crotty, Kelley Brady, Matthew Nassida, Kelsey Cummings, Maria Broderick & Robert Fields

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic thrill novel comes to life on stage through this twisted musical depicting the epic struggle between good and evil. Just like with night and day or the yin and the yang, the light must overcome the darkness. The dramatic tale of Jekyll and Hyde tells the story of a genial English doctor whose laboratory experiments create a dangerous alter ego, leading the doctor through a progression of passion, despair, violence and destruction. The beautiful score features hauntingly familiar Tony-Award winning numbers such as “This is the Moment” and “Someone Like You,” and takes you through a journey where you will question your realities, fear your nightmares, and ultimately forcing the life-long decision of whether good will prevail.

• Thu-Sat, Oct. 5-7 at 8pm
• Sun, Oct. 8 at 2pm
• Thu-Sat, Oct. 12-14 at 8pm
• Sun, Oct. 15 at 2pm
• Wed-Sat, Oct. 18-21 at 8pm

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