25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

March 19th - 22nd, 2026

Music and Lyrics by William Finn

Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Additional Material by Jay Reiss

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious and heartfelt musical that celebrates the awkward, joyful chaos of adolescence. Six quirky kids—and a few unexpected audience volunteers—compete for the title of spelling champion, discovering friendship, resilience, and self-acceptance along the way.

The Creatives

Learn about the creative team leading The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Director

Logan Gabriel Frederick

Logan is a Crowley native who now lives in Dallas, TX where he works professionally in theatre. He is excited to return to his hometown every year to create entertainment for his community.

Music Director

Susan Comeaux

Susan is a veteran of the Crowley stage, both on the stage and in the orchestra pit. She returns to her role of Music Director for Freaky Friday. She is excited to bring this story of empathy and understanding to the Grand Opera House Stage.

Choreographer

Emma Hanks

Emma is a graduate of Notre Dame High School and currently attends ULL where she is majoring in Dance. She is no stranger to the Rice City Players. Previously, she co-choreographed Nunsense in 2023. She is excited to return and bring a fun and fresh choreography to this production.

The Cast

Meet the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Ashley Jones

Art Director

Don Francis

Tech Lead

Alexa Young

Product Manager

Robert Rose

Product Designer