05/21/2026
Introducing The Putnam County gym-a-torium. πβ¨
We are so excited to reveal the set of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, brought to life by an incredible team of designers, carpenters, painters, props artisans, craftspeople, and production staff.
A huge thank you to Scenic Designer, Rachel Seabaugh, and every artist/artisan who helped make this beautiful set possible:
Scenic Designer: Rachel Seabaugh
Director of Production & Operations: Josh Aune
Production Coordinator: Alden Fournier
Technical Director: Dena Gnadinger
Deck Supervisor: Ryan Szakal
Production Assistant: Sophie Clancy
Production Management Intern: Grace Cooperstein
Assistant Technical Director: Sage Stith
Lead Carpenter: Mikey Stickney
Carpenters: Samuel Darko Addai, Doug Chapis, Odin Hirsch, Walker Swann
Properties Supervisor: Rachel Seabaugh
Assistant Props Supervisor: Makayla Rodgers
Props Artisan: Alex Conn
Scenic Paint Charge: Izzy Lambert
Assistant Scenic Paint Charge: Maximus Florida
Scenic Artist: Sammi Reise
Crafts Artisan: Sarah E. Velling
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee begins May 29 in the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center!