"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (1)," Final Tech/Dress Rehearsals, Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT), Priscilla Beach, Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Priscilla Beach Theatre (PBT) Owners and Guardians, Bob and Sandy Malone, today opened their production of the musical comedy, "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," for an eight performance run on the Barn Stage. This is the first production for the 2021 Adult Cast Series season. "The Bee" is the tale of several socially awkward youngsters finding joy, heartache and a purpose in competing at the regional spelling bee.

The Barn Stage, a 240-seat venue, is in its 83rd season and is cited as the oldest summer stock barn theatre still operating in America. The original barn was built in 1875. The current owners, Bob and Sandy Malone, completed a modernization and renovation effort in 2014-15.

Produced by: Bob and Sandy Malone
Production Manager: Joshua Patino
Director: Anne Healy
Dance Captain: Shannon Rakow
Music Director: Christopher Ricci
Stage Manager: Ayla Keeney

Costumer: Tess Beckwith

Assistant Stage Manager: Dylan Crowley
Sound Engineer: Patrick Dzierzak
Lighting Designer: Charlie Jodion

Actors: Jackie Blasting, Malachi Cummings, Ron Fassler, Allen Marchioni, Shannon Rakow, Mark C. Rocheteau, Bryan George Rowell, Emily Royer, Emily Song Tyler

Musicians: Chris Ricci, Amanda Howland,  Anne Kelton, Brent Alger 

The following images were captured live during the third of four dress/tech rehearsals and are in order of occurrence in the show. Color balance is not corrected but is based on the lighting design of the scene. 






















































Support local live theatre in our community:
August, "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,"
September, " The Marvelous Wonderettes, Caps and Gowns,"
October, "The Addams Family." 

Contact PBT online or by phone (508-224-4888) for more info and tickets.