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See the ‘Spelling Bee’ video!

In “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” audience members are recruited to compete onstage. So we recruited a bunch of special guests from all over Eastern Iowa for this video. The results are hilarious. Watch and see for yourself! This is the full version of what we teased in our KCRG commercial! (Note: The special guests in this video are not regular members of the “Spelling Bee” cast.) Check out the silliness — and buy your tickets for the show today!

Press Release
August 26, 2010

‘Spelling Bee’ arrives in just two more weeks

As kids go back to school this fall, Theatre Cedar Rapids is headed there too. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be in session on the TCR stage Sept. 10 through Oct. 2. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy will also be the featured presentation at the theater’s season-kickoff Gala Sept. 10.

‘Spelling Bee’ cast list

From director Leslie Charipar:

Please make sure that people know how hard this decision was. Without exception, those called back could have been cast in the show and been brilliant. Unfortunately, there were only nine roles available. Like we said after general auditions, we hope that people will come back. There was a ton of talent this go-around, and there are some great opportunities for all of you.

  • Justin Braden-Mitch Mahoney
  • Dyanna Dawn Davidson-Rona Lisa Perretti
  • Mike Wilhelm-Vice Principal Douglas Panch
  • Ryan Foizey-Leaf Coneybear
  • Sarah Levy-Marcy Park
  • Alex Schulte-William Barfee
  • Nathan Scheetz-Chip Tolentino
  • Elizabeth Simon-Olive Ostrovsky
  • Laura Tatar-Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre

Help us celebrate at our Season Kick-off Gala!

Help us celebrate at this special one-night event!

We’re getting ready to celebrate our first full season back downtown  with our Season Kick-Off Gala -- and we want you to join us! The Gala, featuring opening night of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will take place Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 beginning at 6 p.m.

Join us for this fun-filled event where you can participate in a silent auction in the “Teacher’s Lounge,” enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the “Principal’s Office,” or get your “class photo” taken as a souvenir, complete with glasses and other props. You may even end up onstage as a spelling bee participant in the première performance of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. read more »

Advance Ticket Orders for 2010‑11

Advance ticket orders are now being accepted for TCR’s 2010‑11 season.

Call the box office at 319‑366‑8591 or download an order form here:

2010‑11 Advance Ticket Order Form
380 kB PDF document to print and mail

Titles and descriptions of the upcoming shows are listed in the official press release announcing TCR’s next season.