February/March 2015
Performances:
February 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, March 1
Thu/Fri/Sat @ 8:15pm | Sun @ 3:00pm
Thursday, February 19 will be an Industry/ToK Night! All tickets will be at the Town of Kensington rate for that performance.
Music/Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Bobby Libby
Music Direction by Sam Weich
Produced by John Nunemaker
Location:
Kensington Town Hall / Armory
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
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 life, the tweens spell their way through a series of [potentially made-up] words hoping to never hear the soul crushing, pout inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
 | Matt Baughman (Vice Principal Douglas Panch) is happy to return to Putnam as an adult, but even MORE excited to be making his debut at KAT. Recent shows include Gutenberg! The Musical! (Doug), Prog Metal Sweeney Todd (Fogg), Saving Private Pooh (Christopher Robinson – DC Fringe), Urinetown: The Musical (Old Man Strong/Hot Blades Harry), 33 Variations (Mike), Proof (Hal), Killer Joe (Chris), 39 Steps (Richard), Young Frankenstein (Igor), Evil Dead: The Musical (Scott) and Flowers for Algernon (Charlie – Best Actor WATCH Award). Special thanks to his family, friends, and his sweet “Pockets”. |
 | Nick Carter (Leaf Coneybear) is more than excited to be playing one of his dream roles, Leaf. Nick has a B.A. in theatre from Frostburg State University, where he focused on acting, directing, and stage management. He is currently working full for the AACPS Performing and Visual Arts Magnet High School as Production Manager, and Stage Management Mentor, while also choreographing Once Upon a Mattress at Old Mill HS. Recently, he was seen in 42nd Street and Spamalot at ASGT, and The Addams Family at KAT (where he received a WATCH nomination for his choreography). Thanks to his family and friends for their constant love and support. |
 | Teresa Danskey (Rona Lisa Peretti) is johackled to be joining the Spelling Bee team for her first KAT production. She is a high school Spanish teacher and Latin dance coach in DC, and finds her flow in musical theater, snobby coffee, dried mangoes, and exploring new destinations by foot. Recent theater credits include The Wedding Singer (Holly) and The Most Happy Fella (Cleo) with TAP. |
 | Emily Dey (Marcy Park) is happy to be back at KAT after having last performed in The Addams Family and as Wendla in Spring Awakening. DC: Keegan Theatre: Spring Awakening (Ensemble; Helen Hayes Nomination Best Ensemble); Signature: The Break (Katie/Female Ensemble), Giant (U/S Lil Luz); Regional: Northern Lights Playhouse; Education: Catholic University, BM, Musical Theatre. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and production staff for such a fun experience, and her family and friends for being awesome (especially her Mom for passing on her love of musicals). |
 | Dylan Echter (Chip Tolentino) is thrilled to be performing on the KAT stage again after appearing in Les Miserables last spring. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where he studied music and sang with the Gentlemen of the College and Botetourt Chamber Singers. Other past credits include The Gondoliers (Marco), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Bun Foo), Armed Robbery for Dummies (Frank), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Teddy). He’d like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support, and Bobby, Sam and the production team for giving him this opportunity. |
 | Sarah King (Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre) is very excited to make her KAT debut! She could most recently be seen in InterAct Story Theatre’s production of Not My Monkey, or American University’s production of The Alchemist as Dol Common (Irene Ryan Nomination). Some of her other favorite credits include The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta, Talking With... as French Fries (Irene Ryan Nomination), and [title of show] as Susan. She would like to send love and thanks to her family, Ryan, the Burke family, and her roommates for their endless support and love. |
 | Emma Lord (Olive) is a semi-recent UVA grad who was last seen as Eponine in Les Miserables (RCP) and Wendla in Spring Awakening (UVA Drama). She frequently overshares writing on Bustle.com during daylight hours. She hopes you laugh as hard at her fellow cast members as she has so that you can also be in unexpected amounts of physical pain. |
 | Jonathan Miot (William Barfèe) is so incredibly proud to share the KAT space with such a talented group of performers and designers who’ve worked so hard to get us here! Special thanks to Bobby Libby for the opportunity to shine in my first musical outside of college, to my mother, family, my cast and Micaela for always being so supportive in all my endeavors! Past performances at Montgomery College include; Snoopy (YAGMCB), Corny Collins (Hairspray), Ariel (Tempest), Oberon (Midsummer Night’s Dream), Gate Keeper (The Wiz), Daniel B. (Once on This Island), Frank (Brigadoon). A final thanks to my classmates from Studio Theater for coming!:) |
 | Carl Williams (Mitch Mahoney) is excited to get a chance to once again play the role of Mitch – this time at KAT. Some of his past credits include Seaweed (Hairspray), Collins (Rent), Matt (The Fantasticks) and Audrey 2 (Little Shop of Horrors). He will also be playing Papa Ge in the upcoming Creative Cauldron production of Once on This Island. He would like to thank his parents and Oscar for their never ending support. |