The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Dramat's 2025 Commencement Musical

by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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.

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Performance Dates & Times

May 16, 2025 - 8:00pm

May 17, 2025 - 2:00pm

May 17, 2025 - 8:00pm

May 18, 2025 - 8:00pm

Location

University Theatre

Venue Accessibility: 
Lobby, orchestra level seating, and facilities are accessible via a ramp at the front of the building. Balcony level seating requires the use of stairs.

Reservations

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Patron Information

Yale is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. ASL interpretation is available for patrons attending a production who are deaf or have hearing loss. To request accommodations:

Please be sure to include the name of the show and the performance date and time. Contact Daisy Abreu with questions.

Production Team

Producer
Stage Manager
Musical Director
Choreographer
Choreographer
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume Designer
Props Designer
Technical Director
Technical Director
Head Electrician
Sound Engineer
Orchestra Director
Makeup Artist
Dramaturg
Associate
Producer
Associate
Producer
Assistant
Producer
Assistant
Producer
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Stage Manager
Assistant
Stage Manager
Lyah Tabu
Assistant
Stage Manager
Assistant
Stage Manager
Assistant
Musical Director
Associate
Set Designer
Assistant
Set Designer
Hailey Talbert
Associate
Costume Designer
Sets Team
Makayla Mitchell