2024 Annual Summer Musical Production
the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING "THE BEE" July 10-14, 2024!
You make the magic come alive with your support of the performing arts - your presence, your generous donations and wonderful feedback! Join us for our Fall performances or another event on campus.
Presented by arrangement with Musical Theatre International
our grant award supports a live orchestra featuring local musicians under the baton of jill roberts
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
Summer musical Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at cps@potsdam.edu if you cannot find an answer to your question.
TICKETS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE NOW - BUY EARLY AND SAVE $5 PER TICKET!
The Box Office, located in the SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts Center lobby, will offer in person ticket sales beginning June 26, 2024. Please check back for specific hours. We will be closed July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. The Box Office window will be open 1 hour prior to all 5 shows to answer questions and to sell any remaining tickets. $5 TICKET DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AND WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT ON JULY 9, 2024.
Plan to park in LOT 9 (Crane School of Music/Hosmer Hall side) and enter through entrances on that side of the Performing Arts Center. Follow signs to Lobby - performance is in the Proscenium Theater. LOT 6 may be available for handicap parking only - please check back for updates. Parking on campus is free during the show run.
Evening performances on July 10, 11 and 12 are rated PG-13 due to more adult improv and "My Unfortunate Erection" song performance. Weekend Matinees are rated PG with more family friendly improv and an alternate song performance of "My Unfortunate Distraction" (both written by William Finn).
Estimated Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes plus a 20 minute intermission
Note: Fog and Light effects are used during show
MOBILITY/ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Please contact us in advance at cps@potsdam.edu to ensure arrangements.
July 10, 2024 5-7 pm: "PTA NIGHT" Opening Night Festivities! Photo Ops, Book Fair style fundraiser, raffles, light snacks and cash bar.
Please bring cash for concessions, raffles, book fair and show souvenirs.
July 11-14 will feature the Book Fair, Concessions & Show Souvenirs, along with photo ops.
Sign Up to Usher at https://signup.com/go/vhDLLCQ
Donate a raffle item, hospitality for cast & crew (gluten friendly items welcome & appreciated), or help out on opening night as a "Putnam Valley PTA Member" - cps@potsdam.edu
Thank you for supporting Community Performance Series programs! The Summer Musical program will be printed and all program sponsors are also is included in the digital programs for the CPS Fall and Spring performances. It's an easy 3-step process:
- Fill out Sponsorship Form
- Send your ad to vavercvn@potsdam.edu
- Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
- Format: PDF, JPG or PNG file
- Can be full color (ads will print for Summer Musical & be digital for the Season events)
- Submit Payment through our Donation portal (this is a sponsorship – we are non-profit organization through the Potsdam College Foundation)
SUMMER MUSICAL TEAM
CAST LIST
creative team
creative team
Jennifer Blewett as Rona Lisa Perretti, Olive's Mom
Cole Zenger as Vice Principal Douglas Panch, Dan Schwartz
Meaghan Manor Janovsky as Midge Mahoney
Grace Austin as Olive Ostrovsky
Bethany Diederich as Leaf Coneybear
Kyle Flint as William Barfée
Mekayla Fountaine as Marcy Park
Jim Fryer as Chip Tolentino, Jesus, Carl Grubenniere, Olive's Dad
Hailey Hodge as Logainne Schwartzansdgrubenniere
Nick Attanasio was originally cast as
Vice Principal Douglas Panch / Dan Swartz
creative team
creative team
creative team
Stage Director: Kimberly Busch
Vocal Director: Andrea Ellison
Choreographer: Meaghan Janovsky
Orchestra Conductor: Jill Roberts
Technical Director: Christopher Dwyer
Scenic Designer: Krystal Hewer
Costume Designer: MaCaleb Earle
Props Designer: Suzanne Waters
Sound Designer: Allison Barkley
Lighting Designer: Joshua Barkley
Scenic Design & Build Mentor: Todd Canedy
crew members
Production team
Production team
Rehearsal Pianist: Kathleen Crecco
Assistant Tech Dir/Head Carpenter: Rob Woods
Stage Manager: Dana Butcher
Assistant Director: Megan Fregoe
Assistant Choreographer: Caitlin Walton
Assistant Stage Managers: Ryan Holahan & Ryan Hewer
Assistant Lighting Designer: Cole Zenger
Deck Lead: Charlie Champion
Pit Orchestra Members, Conducted by Jill Roberts:
Diana Alanis - Synthesizer
Katelynn Cross - Reed
Chris Hosmer - Cello
Joey Lashomb - Percussion
Production team
Production team
Production team
Producer: Meghan Stever
Producer: Lindsey Fifield
CPS Director: Vanessa Vaverchak
Assistant Producer & Box Office Manager: Michael Wong
Marketing Intern: Keeley Towne
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