The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Playbill
Welcome to the theatre! We’re so excited to have you here with us for our performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The cast and crew have worked incredibly hard on this production, and it really shows. They’ve created something that they can truly be proud of.
Spelling Bee is a comedy, yes. The stage is full of passionate, silly, weird, awkward pre-teen characters who are laugh-out-loud funny. It’s not just a comedy, though. This show has a whole lot of heart. Spelling Bee is about the joys and challenges of growing up. It’s messy. It’s beautiful. It’s generally pure chaos. And it’s also beautiful. In the end, these kids learn that there is so much more to life than just the end result. They realize that every part of the journey matters.
So, thank you for going on this journey with us. I hope you enjoy the ride.
- Kate Leighton-Colburn, Director
Ist ACT
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- The Spelling Rules/
- My Favorite Moment
- 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
2nd ACT
- My Unfortunate Distraction
- Woe is Me
- Spelling Montage
- I'm Not That Smart (Reprise)
- I Speak Six Languages
- Jesus
- The I Love You Song
- Woe is Me (Reprise)
- My Favorite Moment of the Bee 3
- Second
- Olive & Barfee Pas De Deux
- Finale
- The Last Goodbye
CAST
- Chip Tolentino | Couri Strong
- Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre | Abby Hart
- Leaf Coneybear | Olivia Zoet
- William Barfee | David McManus
- Marcy Park | Ka’Shay Louks
- Olive Ostrovsky | Lorena Lopez-Koolhaas
- Rona Lisa Peretti | Amaris DeLeon
- Vice Principal Douglas Panch | Philip Swierenga
- Mitch Mahoney | Mason Hart
- Carl Dad | Oscar Berry
- Dan Dad | Tray Knox
- Jesus & Leaf’s Parents | Oscar Berry
- Olive’s Dad | Laz Mason
- Olive’s Mom | Molly Huggett
- Audience | Lydia Harper & Shiloh Maples
Artistic Team & Crew
- Director: Kate Leighton-Colburn
- Music Director: Jim Colburn
- Technical Director: Jeff Hart
- Assistant to the Director: Jen Hart
- Student Director: Abby Hart
- Student Scenic Designer: Mads Christensen
- Student Choreographer: Ka’Shay Louks
- Dance Captain: Couri Strong
- Student Lighting Designer: Kellen Brown
- Spotlight Operator: Leilo Manwell
- Sound Designer: Sam Lunn
- Student Sound Operator: Meredith Lewin
- Student Stage Manager: Izabelle Andrlik
- Student Assistant Stage Manager: Kelsey Leep
- Student Costume Designer: Izabelle Andrlik
- Student Costume Coordinator: Kelsey Leep
- House Manager: Michelle Leep
- Marketing: Olivia Zoet
- Run Crew: Ryann Owens
BIOs
Abby Hart is a Senior and this is her 18th show! Her favorite show that she's done is either Hello Dolly or this one. Outside of theatre, she is dance captain of Vocal Dimensions, and likes to watch movies and spend time with her friends. She will be attending SIUE in the fall for Theatre Education. Abby would like to thank her parents for all the support they have given her through her journey in theatre, as well as her best friend, Olivia Zoet, for being the best scene partner and supporter.
Amaris DeLeon is a Senior and it is her second show! Besides theatre, Amaris is also apart of Vocal Dimensions, HYAC, Softball, Cheerleading & Student Senate. She is currently undecided on what college she will be attending, but she will be going for a masters in Forensic Science and Criminology. She would like to thank her whole family, but more specifically her Mom, Dad & Grandparents for always supporting her through everything!
Couri Strong is a Sophomore, and this is his third show. He is very excited to be part of this production. Couri's favorite part about theatre is making connections with new people and seeing others show their true talent. He loves how magical theatre feels once everything finally comes together on opening night.Theatre has helped him grow in confidence and taught him the value of teamwork and dedication. He hopes audiences leave the show feeling inspired and entertained.
David McManus is a Senior and this is his second show. He plays William Barfee. This is his final musical in high school, and Squidward is his favorite role he's ever played. David would like to thank the support from his family and friends for all his work in theatre. His plans after high school are to go to community college for a year, and then attend a 4 year university to study music or theatre education!
Izabelle Andrlik is a Junior and serves as the Stage Manager for HHS Theatre, contributing to her seventh production. She is responsible for ensuring the show runs smoothly behind the scenes and values the sense of community that develops throughout each production. In addition to theatre, Izabelle serves as Treasurer of Rotary Interact, is a member of the National Honor Society, and actively volunteers within the community.
Ka'Shay Louks is a Junior and is currently in her ninth show with Dutch Theater. She is the Dance Captain for the theater department, so she makes sure that all dances are clean and running smoothly. Her favorite part of theater, even though it might sound crazy, is Saturday rehearsals; Ka'Shay loves spending the day painting, building, cleaning scenes, and eating with all of her friends. Outside of theater, Ka'Shay likes to cozy up and read, bake desserts, thrift, and hang out with her best friend Izabelle!
Kellen Brown is a Sophmore and is excited for their third show working the lights for HHS theater. They would like to thank their parents for always driving them to and from rehersals even on the weekends.
Kelsey Leep is a Sophomore and this is her third show being assistant stage manager. Her favorite part of being in theatre is the amazing group of talented people. She is also a part of the Be Nice club and SHORE club at HHS.
Laz Mason is a sophomore and this his first ever show. He loves how music brings people together, and loves to bring people together through music. His favorite hobbies are listening to music, and collecting vinyl records. His favorite album at the moment is McCartney II by Paul McCartney.
Lorena Lopez-Koolhaas is a Sophomore. This is her first show. She is very excited to play Olive in this production! Lorena loves to sing and is a part of the Vocal Dimensions.
Lydia Harper is a Junior. She loves being in theater and seeing the show come together. This is her second show with Dutch Theater, and hopes to do more with them in the future! Lydia loves spending time with her friends outside of school!
Mason Hart is a Senior. This his 4th show on stage, and his 6th show in total. His favorite roles were the Tinman in the Wizard of Oz and Perch Perkins in Spongebob the Musical. After high school he plans to go into the workforce or a community college to further his training in Software and Game Development.
Meredith Lewin is a Junior. This show she is doing sound and has done 4 on stage shows. Her favorite show she has done was Hello Dolly, and her favorite role was a waiter. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her at every show.
Molly Huggett is a Junior, and has been a part of Holland Theatre since her Freshman year. Her favorite show she has been in was Mean Girls the musical. She is also a part of SHORE, NHS, and HYAC. In her free time she loves to read, go thrifting, hike, and spend time with friends and family. She would like to thank all of her past directors, music teachers, and mentors who have taught and supported her!
Olivia Zoet is a Senior and has been in 11 productions at Holland High. She will be attending Hope College in the fall to study Ministry and hopefully still do a few theatre productions there. At school she is also in Vocal Dimensions and is Service chair for NHS. She wants to say thank you to her parents for supporting her since she started theatre in elementary school, as well as to her best friend, Abby Hart who she has done every show with.
Oscar Berry or Oriana Berry is a Senior and this will be their fourth show. They love the art of bringing the stage to life and hope to continue through college recreationally. Currently, Oscar is deciding between a few colleges, but they hope to go to Michigan State University for their Bachelor's in finance and criminal justice. They enjoy poetry, archery, choir, and caring for animals. Oscar would like to thank their family for supporting them through high school and theater!
Philip Swieringa is a Senior. This is his 7th show for Holland High Theatre. He plays Vice Principle Douglas Paunch, and plans to attend GVSU with an undecided major. Philip is interested in looking into creative writing, law, education, or coaching but has as of late not chosen a direct path. He enjoys drawing, writing, and spending time with friends. Philip is also a part of the HHS choir being a member of Vocal Dimensions, and hopes to continue his friendships with many people through college. Philip is a supporter of the English football team Tottenham Hotspur and watches them drop points, and disappoint him every weekend.
Shiloh Maples is a Sophomore and this is her second show. She loves everything about theatre, and hopes to continue with it through, and after her high school career. She would like to thank her mom for going to her shows and helping her with auditions.
Tray Knox is a Sophomore and this is his 2nd show. Tray is a new addition to theatre this year and he is loving doing it. Trays favorite things about theatre is making new friends and dancing because he loves to dance.