Presented by the UW Musical Theater Program - a partnership of the UW School of Drama, School of Music, and Dance Program
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Brandon Ivie
Musical Direction by Jordyn Meeker
This hilarious & warmhearted musical comedy chronicles the experiences of six adolescent outsiders vying 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.
Artists
| Abrah Friberg | Rona Lisa Peretti |
| Mikko Juan | Chip Tolentino |
| Alex Sturtevant | Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre |
| Patrick McDermott | Leaf Coneybear |
| Michael Monicatti | William Barfée |
| Rheanna Atendido | Marcy Park |
| Daina Goldenberg | Olive Ostrovsky |
| Candice Lundy | Donna Panch |
| Kirby McDermott | Mitch Mahoney |
Musicians:
| Casey Cross | Conductor/Keyboard/Rehearsal Accompanist |
| Brad Hawkins | Cello |
| Scott Langdon | Percussion |
| Lori Shepherd | Reed 1 |
| Brandon Ivie | Director |
| Jordyn Meeker | Musical Director |
| Lex Marcos | Scenic Designer |
| Meleta Buckstaff | Costume Designer |
| Kyle Soble | Lighting Designer |
| Steven Sofia | Choreographer |
| Beau Castillo | Stage Manager |