Young Performers for 2025/2026 Season Shows

An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. C4 - B5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. A3 - F5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. A3 - A5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. E4 - B5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

A recent transfer from Virginia, Marcy placed ninth in last year's nationals. She speaks six languages, is a member of all-American hockey, a championship rugby player, plays Chopin & Mozart on multiple instruments, sleeps only three hours a night, hides in the bathroom cabinet, & is getting very tired of always winning. She is the poster child for the Over-Achieving Asian, and attends a Catholic school called "Our Lady of Intermittent Sorrows." C4 - E5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms. B3 - F5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. B3 - F5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The Vice Principle. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. E4 - A5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Schwarzy's main trainer, the more intense and competitive of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by actor playing Leaf. G3 - D5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The more laid back and ineffectual of Schwarzy's fathers. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. G3 - D5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Deity invoked by a speller in need. Normally played by the actor playing Chip. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings: All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script. Olive's Dad A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. E4 - B5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings: All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script. Olive's Dad A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. E4 - B5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Leaf's Mom, Dad, And Siblings: All more academically gifted than Leaf, they are even more surprised than he is by his success. Normally played by the spellers and audience volunteers as indicated in the script. Olive's Dad A fantasy version of Olive's dad coming to the bee from work. Normally played by the actor playing Mitch. E4 - B5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

A fantasy version of Olive's mom at her Ashram in India. Normally played by the actor playing Rona. D4 - E5. "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

The African Story teller. This character tells the story of America and must captivate the audience and have a excellent stage presence. This is THE lead of the show. "Change To Passage"

A vibrant museum figure who loves herself and her culture. She is sweet natured and loving. She plays a multiplicity of roles as well throughout the show. "Change To Passage"

Another museum figure in the history museum. She is the former First Lady who was married to President John F. Kennedy. She has class and is very poised. "Change To Passage"

Another museum figure in the history museum who is very well respected. He has a strong speaking voice and character. He looks after the little boy as one of his own during the historical journey in the Museum. "Change To Passage"

Another museum figure, nice white young man who is from the 1960’s. He is full of joy and energy. "Change To Passage"

Another museum figure, who is bigger than life. Always has a joke to tell and is light hearted, but sensitive too. This is a great character role. "Change To Passage"

One of the oldest museum figures in the museum. She is old, mean, and has no tolerance for play. She has a lot of spunk and attitude with her. She’s always determined to get to Freedom. "Change To Passage"

Another historical figure, from the sixties who loved and fought for civil rights. She comes off very strong but is loving to all. "Change To Passage"

A scary historical figure from the early 1800s. He was known as the “African voodoo man”. He is the antagonist is the story and wants to scare the little bot of the history of America. Another great character role. "Change To Passage"

A historical figure from the early 1900s. She is brave and daring and is very full of energy. She loves to fly planes. "Change To Passage"

Another historical figure of the museum. We meet a very young version of him and he is for equality and always speaking and walking tall. "Change To Passage"