The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

P LAYBELL®LDB BellTheatre PRESENTSThe funniest thing on seven consonants! The word for it is “W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L”!-Washington Post -The Philadelphia InquirerDirected by Candace Harris • Music Direction by Meredith Sontag Friday,
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LDB BellTheatre PRESENTSLDIRECTORMusic & Lyrics byBook by Conceived by Additional Material byWilliam Finn Rachel Sheinkin Rebecca Feldman Jay Reiss Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.The Barrington Stage Company workshop of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.ACnadnrdeawceRHamarirrieszDMeredith SontagTECH DIRECTOR MUSIC DIRECTOR Riley OrnelasSTARRING Lexi Murphy Luke Roberts Haley Sawatis Olivia TrustyBNathan Gri n Lauren Hill Savannah Giraud Laramie Knox COSTUME DESIGNERJordi Salmeron Mikel Tibbs Octavio Aquino Maren Leonard Nick Aune Shanton Slay ENSEMBLEBellTheatreJessica Angelopoulous Octavio Aquino Lee-Ann Caspe Maren Leonard Aja Miller Shanton Slay Mattyelynn VanhornSpecial thanks to this evening’s participating audience members. ere will be one 15-minute intermission. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 • Tel: (212) 541-4684 • Fax: (212) 397-4684 • www.MTIShows.com Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Originally Produced on Broadway by David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman and Patrick Catullo Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

People Who Made This Production Possible Scott, Savannah, Chelsea, Beckett, Mayo, and Linda – ank you to my family for allowing me to work six days, miss games and choir concerts, be late to dinner, love me no matter how much mywork demands from me, living a life between director, mother, daughter, and wife can all be di cult to balance, but you all make it worth it at the end of the day. Scott you are my rock! Love you all! Meredith Sontag (Music Director) – ank you so much for being such an integral part of this production. You are definitely an amazing vocalist and teacher. I’ve really enjoyed working with someone that is so passionate about what they do. Andrew Ramirez (Tech Director) – You graduate from college in NYC, come back to Texas, and work on a Bell eatre Show. Why?...Because it's home. I will never forget the moment when we were in tech week for A Piece of My Heart and you saw me lying on the stage staring at the ceiling. Without saying a word, you lied next to me, looked at the ceiling, then looked back at me, and at that moment I knew you understood the magic the stage brings to our lives.LRiley Ornelas (Costumer) – To the girl that brightens up the world, you are my sunshine girl! You amaze me every day Riley and I am so thankful to still have you in my life a er all of these years. – <3 Hoop Mark Rabey(Program Poster Layout & Design) – Words cannot express my gratitude for you andyour brilliance. You are truly one of the most amazing humans I have ever met. ank you for your Dtime and your patience and know that I am eternally grateful for you! Kris Prasatporn (Videographer) – You have a way about you that just brightens up the room. Youmay not have known it, but you really made my day when you remembered the owls. In the mix of everything, I sometimes forget what is important and Sylvester and Silvia will always be one of thesmall things that makes each production finalized. ank you for reminding me that the small things Bmatter too. You and your son are truly amazing individuals. Barbazon for fixing our lights. anks Nick! You are a lifesaver. Dallas Summer Musicals for allowing us to be part of their annual festival. Casa Manana & Betty Buckley for allowing us to participate in their annual festival.Amanda Renner, Katy Chase, Kelsey Eicher, Jo Ann Antinone, Holly Gregg, Lindsay Broom, TomBellTheatreStrittmatter, Paul Leafgreen, E. Lorenz, Jim Bannister, Donna Paul, e English Department,Nichole & Douglas Hill, Jennifer Roberts, Ken & Jackie Kelly, David & Elaine Plybon, Sally Tice, and Stephens’ Family – Our homecoming float looked so amazing because of your family. We thank you from the bottom to the top of our hearts. Parents for allowing and supporting your student during the rehearsal and show process. Family, Friends, and Faculty & Sta for your ongoing support. International espian Society Troupe 949 O cers 2017-2018 Hannah Kelly, President Lexi Murphy,Vice President Haley Sawatis, Secretary Lauren Hill, Treasurer Wynter Shae er, Jessica Angelopoulos, Alexis Norman, Mikel Tibbs, Historians

THE CAST (in order of appearance)Rona Lisa Perretti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lexi MurphyCarlito “Chip” Tolentino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke RobertsLogainne “Schwartzy” Schwartzandgrubenniere . . . . . . . . . . Haley SawatisLeaf Coneybear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia TrustyWilliam Barfée . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Gri nMarcy Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren HillOlive Ostrovsky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savannah GiraudVice Principal Knox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laramie KnoxPrincipal Panch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordi SalmeronMitch Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mikel TibbsDan Schwartz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Octavio AquinoCarl Grubenniere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Gri nJesus Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordi SalmeronOlive’s Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maren LeonardLOlive’s Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Aune e Foot/Dictionary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shanton Slay ENSEMBLE Jessica Angelopoulous, Octavio Aquino, Lee-Ann CaspeDMaren Leonard, Aja Miller, Shanton Slay, Mattyelynn Vanhorn TECH CREWDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace HarrisBMusic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith SontagTech Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew RamirezCostume Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riley OrnelasAssistant Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah KellyStage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren StephensChoreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace Harris, Hannah KellyLighting Designer/Board Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis NormanBellTheatreAssistant Lighting Designer/Board Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis KingSpecial E ects Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly TiceProjection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy DrewAssistant Costumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wynter Shae erSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasmine CabreraSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathanial MossProperties Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briana JonesTech Ninja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Lynne QuallsTech Ninja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mikayla Leigh ButlerUsher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon TesoProgram/Poster Layout & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Rabey

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I e Twenty-Fi h Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . . . . . . . . Company e Spelling Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panch and SpellersMy Favorite Moment of the Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RonaMy Friend, the Dictionary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive and Company e First Goodbye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CompanyPandemonium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panch, Chip, Mitch, and SpellersI’m Not at Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leaf e Second Goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CompanyMagic Foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barfée and CompanyLPandemonium (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch, Chip, and CompanyMy Favorite Moment of the Bee (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RonaPrayer of the Comfort Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch and Company INTERMISSION DACT IIMy Unfortunate Distraction (Chip’s Lament) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChipBWoe is Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Logainne, Carl, Dan, and CompanySpelling Montage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panch and SpellersI’m Not at Smart (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LeafI Speak Six Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcy and CompanyMarcy’s Epiphany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcy, Mitch, and CompanyBellTheatree I Love You Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive and Olive’s ParentsWoe is Me (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Logainne, Mitch, and CompanyMy Favorite Moment of the Bee (Reprise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RonaSecond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barfée, Olive, Rona and CompanyFinale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company e Last Goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Company The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Lese are the moments that you’re gonna remember most. Keep on moving, keep climbing. Keep the faith, baby. It’s all about, it’s all about the climb. PROUD OF YOU!! BethLily,You have always been the STAR in the showof my life. I am the luckiest man in the worldto have always had a front row seat to seethe show of your life. Everyday. All the days.Always proud and full of love…DMy love, my DaddyTo all my L. D. Bellsoul, myeverything -Beatre Friends,My miraclebaby. You were Break a Legso determinedand veryBellTheatreindependent then and more so now. I am so proud of the young lady you tonight! You allhave become, so beautiful inside and out. are great and II am so blessed to have you as my look forward todaughter. I have no doubt you will do bigthings with your life and we will be in the seeing yourfront row to see it all. You are my Ca, my performance.Jess, my Love, and my Ugwee.I Love you with all of me, -Bridget Dunbar Mom & AJ

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Director’s NotesIn 2015, the Woodlands High School presented e 25th Annual Putnam CountySpelling Bee at espian Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska. Fortunately, a Bell eatrestudent qualified for Nationals that year and we had the opportunity to see thisproduction. I had heard of this production before, but who wants to watch a musicalabout a spelling bee? Watching this production was so much fun and it opened my eyesto new opportunities, but like all productions, you have to have the cast and crew to beable to even produce the show. It only took two years and here we are. is is the firstmusical that Bell has produced in 11 years and the participating students could not behappier to be able to be part of such a rewarding show for the audience and thedepartment.Ever since its origins as a small, experimental, non-musical play calledLC R E P U S C U L E, e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been acontinuing exploration into finding character and building upon these amazing roles.Work-shopped heavily in its early days, the original cast developed and shaped the basicsof the participants of the Bee, adult and child participants alike. When William Finn andRachel Sheinkin added the amazing score and book to the show, the roles flourished andDcontinue to do so to this day. It’s been said that no one writes more heartfelt, character-driven music than William Finn. His scores for Falsettos, A New Brain, Elegies, and LittleMiss Sunshine are a testament to this – and with Putnam County he knocks it out of thepark, exploring how these word-nerds have been shaped and breaking our hearts in theBsecondact. e cast and crew of Putnam County have taken this responsibility further and further –every rehearsal sees new character flourishes, fun new moments, and Aristotles’ idea ofspectacle gleams and sparkles in the e ects presented on the L.D. Bell stage. e showchanges every night based on what our guest spellers – recruited nightly from thatBellTheatreperformance’s audience – do. e opportunities for ad-libbing and sharing new andexciting quips and moments are ongoing. is is indeed a di erent show every eveningand takes a team of actors, singers, dancers, and technicians that are always ready totackle any number of unforeseen situations.Candace My deepest thanks to the cast and crew that have assembled to create this show. Some familiar faces, many brand-new ones, all a part of the amazing experience we call theatre. ank you for sharing and greatly expanding upon my vision. Candace Harris, Director

About The PlayAn eclectic group of sixth-graders arrives at the 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee, each eager to win for very di erent reasons. Sweetand shy Olive brings only her best friend (the dictionary) with her to thebee; bold and hyperallergic speller William Barfée uses his “magic foot”to propel him to greatness; former champion Chip is struggling with hisburgeoning puberty; easily distracted Leaf is unconvinced that he’ssmart enough to be a challenger; overachiever Marcy is disappointed byher consistent success; and politically aware LogainneSchwartzandgrubenierre only wants to impress her gay dads. Inhilarious, touching, and catchy songs, each speller reveals his/her hopes,struggles, and passions as they make their way through the competition.LWith an engaging, tuneful score by William Finn and a sweet, funnybook by Rachel Sheinkin, e 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee will make you fall in love, both with the show itself and its“perspicacious,” “jocular,” and “e ervescent” spellers. DYou are forever my baby girl. You are a Bblessing, you have bloomed to a beautiful talented young lady. I am so very proud of your strength and grace BellTheatrethat has led you to fulfill the accomplishments you have achieved thus far. Your future is blessed, keep looking up and may your light shine brighter! I Love You! Mom

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Who’s Who In The CastLexi Murphy (Rona Lisa Peretti) Luke Roberts (Charlito Chip”Lexi is a senior and honored to be Tolentino) Luke is serving his lasta part of Bell High School’s first year in high school. He has beenmusical in over a decade! She here since 10th grade, not byholds the role of Rona very near choice, but had cherishedand dear to her heart. She would everything that has come from it.like to thank the many who ese amazing experiences rangesupport her and her passions. She from being exposed in his 10thhopes to continue the depths of grade baby theatre class. He is aher passion throughout her career. naturally exuberant young adult with talents in singing, mathematics and sciences, acting,Haley Sawatis (Logainne Schwartzy” and small talk.Schwartzandgrubenniere) Haley isexcited to be in her very first musical Olivia Trusty (Leaf Coneybear) Olivia is a senior and this is herLand third L.D. Bell eatre first performance ever! She is manager of Bell eatre’s Improveproduction. She is a junior could not Troupe and a member of Varsitybe more relieved. She would like to Orchestra. She would like to thankthank her cats, her vegan diet, and her her grandma for taking her tofamily and friends for supporting her shows as a kid and introducing her to the world of theatre. She wouldDso she could be here today. also like to thank her parents for supporting her as she pursues her new passion.Nathan Griffin (William BarféeCarl Grubenniere) Nathan is proud Lauren Hill (Marcy Park) Laurento be back on stage at Bell after is a junior who is Class President and a part of Color Guard onBbeing in the UIL One Act Play. campus. Lauren has been in other shows such as Cinderella, Alice inNathan has also been a part of Wonderland, and e Lion Kingproductions both on and off the over at the Artisan Center eatre. Lauren would like to thank herstage at the Artisan Center parents, the volunteers, and her director for the wonderful experience she has been given. She would also like to thank her best Theatre. He hopes to have a career in theatre one day. He would like toBellTheatrethank his family and close friendsfor their support and would like to thank Mrs. Harris for friends Alexis Norman and Jessica Angelopoulous because they are making her.teaching and inspiring him to follow his dreams.Savannah Giraud (Olive Ostrovsky) Laramie Knox (Vice PrincipalSavannah is excited to be per- Knox) Laramie Knox is a seniorforming in her first ever musical this year at L.D. Bell. Sheand feels honored to be a part of unfortunately got eliminated fromthis incredible show with such her elementary school spelling beeamazing people. She hopes you on the word ‘Explore’. Laramie isenjoy the show, also, if you do not also editor-in-chief of the schoolmind, she asks you “please not to sit newspaper, Wisecracks Co-in the chair on the fourth row on Captain, and first chair varsitythe aisle”. Bassist. She would like to thank her friends and family for their never-ending support and love.

Who’s Who In The Cast Jordi Salmeron (Principal Panch Mikel Tibbs (Mitch Mahoney) Jesus Christ) is is Jordi’s third Mikel is a senior at L.D. Bell. He is year in theatre. He has been in 4 humbled to be with his fellow cast plays at Bell High School. Jordi is mates once again for an amazing also a part of the Wisecracks show. Mikel loves Ariana Grande Improv Troupe. Jordi really whom he would like to thank for enjoys skateboarding and baking simply being alive, High School cookies. He would like to thank, Musical, and avocados. Mikel Mrs. Harris and his own creativity would like to thank Mrs. Harris for helping him get this far in life. and his family for their Octavio Aquino (Dan Schwartz Ensemble) Octavio is using his unwavering support. final year at Bell to be on the stage Maren Leonard (Olive’s Mom/ Lrepresenting Bell eatre. He Ensemble) is is Maren’s third show and her second musical joined last year to find a way to use following the well-known musical his time, but instead found Parents Just Don't Understand She something that he loves. is would like to thank her friends young man would like to thank his and family for their continued director Mrs. Harris for being so support and hopes that one day supportive and giving him an she will win an actual spelling bee. DNickAune(Olive sDad) Nickisaamazing senior year. senior and is excited to perform in his first show with L.D. Bell Shanton Slay ( e Foot Dictionary Ensemble) Shanton Beatre. Nick is very active in the Slay is a junior at Bell High School. He is a proud thespian and happy Choirs of L.D. Bell where he serves to be in his third production with as student director this year, and is Bell eatre. He would like to also one of the captains of the L.D. thank those who have supported Bell Swim Team. He is in the him in all his endeavors! midst of the Texas All State Choir audition process, and plans toBellTheatremajorinmusicincollegenextyear. Jessica Angelopoulous (Ensemble) Lee-Ann Caspe (Ensemble) Lee- Jessica is a senior here at Bell. She Ann is a senior and this is her third loves her cat Buttons and will soon L.D. Bell eatre pro-duction. She shave him to look like a lion. loves theater and the family that Jessica has been in many shows, she gained because of it. She hopes but this is her first musical. She is a to pursue theater a er high school former pescatarian who now loves and she would like to thank Mrs. chicken and French fries. Her Harris for being such a passionate favorite flower is a tulip, and she is and encouraging director. a part of the creative writing club. She would like to thank her bestfriends Lauren Hill and Alexis Norman for putting up withher change in diet.

Who’s Who In The CastAja Miller (Ensemble) Aja Miller Mattyelynn Vanhorn (Ensemble) Mattye is a senior at Bell and this isis a senior at L.D. Bell High School. her first show with Bell eatre.She is the NHS Vice President of She is an active member ofservice and social o cer, National Honor Society, NationalPresident of the L.D. Bell Art Honor Society and a proudRaiderettes. is is her first time musician in L.D. Bell’sbeing cast in a school production. Philharmonic Orchestra. SheLTech CrewCandace Harris (Director) L.D.would like to thank her Mimi for helping her discover her love andBell eatre Director, Candace passion for the arts.DHarris, has been directing and Meredith Sontag (Music Director) Meredith hails from the Panhandleteaching theatre for 13 years. She and is vocal coach and choirenjoys listening to the bird’s chirp director, currently at Bedford JH.in the early morning while sipping Lately, she has been enjoying heron a warm cup of co ee. She time with her young son, and is looking forward to performingBwould really like to own her own again in the DFW metro in thegoat one of these days, but her future. Favorite past shows include:husband will not allow it in the e Music Man (Marian),house. She would like to thank her Grandma Mayo for Oklahoma (Laurey), Guys and Dolls, Ragtime, and Once Onalways being her strength, her husband for always being by This Island. ank you to Mrs. Harris and Mr. Chandler forher side, her children for understanding the long hours, herfriends for knowing what time of year it is, and her family forBellTheatrelovingherinspiteofherinsanity. this opportunity, and to this awesome cast and crew for their hard work to bring this show to life! Andrew Ramirez (Tech Director) Andrew Ramirez is an L.D. Bell eatre alumni from the Class of 2013. During his High School years, Andrew was in leadership positions in International espian Society, National Honors Society, and National Art Honors Society while graduating at the top of his class, earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma. He is currently working as a professional freelance Graphic and eatrical Designer in North Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design in New York City. From North Texas to New York, Andrew has worked on shows put on by community theatres to o -Broadway productions. He likes to design in a multi-disciplinary model that o en mixes stagecra , art, and technology. Andrew's work has been published in e New York Times and in the Parsons Communication Design esis Book. Andrew is proud to be back at Bell for their debut musical and is honored to be working withDirector, Candace Harris.

Tech CrewRiley Ornelas (Costumer) Riley, a Hannah Kelly (Assistant Director)recent graduate of TCC, is an Hannah Kelly is a senior at L.D.alumni of Bell eatre. Some of Bell. In addition to assistantthe productions she has worked on directing e 25th Annual Putnaminclude Cinderella Waltz, Reckless, County Spelling Bee, she holds theRomeo And Juliet, The Wedding o ce of ITS President, is a new eggSinger, and Crimes Of The Heart, in the Wisecracks Improv Troupe just to name a few. Some and dances every Friday night as a interesting things about Riley: Raiderette. Hannah would like to she’s an amazing singer, actress, thank her family, friends, and ofcostumer, listener, and friend. This girl is a star!Lauren Stephens (Stage Manager) course her fans. is is Lauren’s third show with Alexis Norman (LightingBell eatre as she is also a proud Designer Board Op) is is her third mainstage show at Bell andLGirl Scout for an ongoing 12 years. her second Teching gig. She is super excited for this theatreLauren does main stage lighting season. She would like to thankfor many Bell events and is very Mrs. Harris and her mom forexcited to be stage manager for being so supportive of her passion.this show! She would like to thank She would like to thank her best friends Jessica Angelopoulous andDher family for their support. Lauren Hill for making her senior year great!Travis King (Assistant LightingDesigner Board Op) Travis did Molly Tice (Special E ects Lighting) Molly Tice is aBtheatre for about three years at sophomore and this is her firstArtisan Center eater. is is his year participating in the Bellfirst year at L.D. Bell so he took eatre program as well as her firstthis opportunity. production ever. She would like to thank her parents for their supportBellTheatrefor her unhealthy obsession with her dog Sammy, and supporting her through all that she does.Nancy Drew (Projection) Nancy is Wynter Shae er (Assistantcelebrating her junior year at L.D. Costumer) is is Wynter’s secondBell High School and is very year being a part of L.D. Bellpleased to be working with theTech Crew on this production of eatre as she has fallen in love with the department. Being a part e 25th Annual Putnam Country of such a quirky and talentedSpelling Bee! She thanks her group has made her the happiestdirector, Mrs. Harris, for believing she has ever been! She would likein her! to thank Mrs. Harris and her parents for always supporting her and encouraging her to reach for the stars.

Tech CrewJasmine Cabrera (Sound) Jasmine Nathanial Moss (Sound) Nathanialis a junior and this is her third is a senior at L. D. Bell High Schoolproduction here at L.D. Bell. She and is living his life to the fullest.prefers working tech to acting. He fell in love with theatre in hisAlong with being a part of the sophomore year and is proud totheatre department, she is also consider himself a part of thistraining to be a cosmetologist and theatre production. He would likeis an Ambassador at the Gene. A to thank his teacher, Mrs. Harris,Buinger Career and Technical for her constant encouragement.Education Academy.Briana Jones (Properties Lead)Brianna is a junior at L.D. Bell and Abigail Lynne Qualls (Tech Ninja)loves the whole atmosphere of Abby is a junior at L.D. Bell who istheatre. She is also on the varsity a soccer stud and plays for the Lady Raiders Varsity Soccer TeamLtrack team, and your favorite along with playing select for FC Dallas U-19. She is a studentChick-Fil-A worker at the leader for Young Life and has aNortheast Mall. She advises if you persona that will make anyoneever want to have a great time and smile within five minutes ofmake best friends forever, join the meeting her. is is her first showL.D. Bell eatre Troupe 949. for L.D. Bell eatre and she is a member of ITS Troupe 949. She is available to do body workDMikayla Leigh Butler (Tech Ninja) on student cars if wanted.Mikayla is a gira e sized junior Brandon Teso (Usher) Brandon iswho tends to leave her guitar and a junior at L.D. Bell. He is very excited to be a part of his firstBkeys everywhere. is is her production at Bell eatresecond show for L.D. Bell eatre, Brandon wishes to thank Mrs,she is also a part of ITS as a Harris for all of hermember of Troupe 949. She has a encouragement and support.passion for music and singing and has a goal of making it to state for the L.D. Bell Varsity Track Teamthis year in 100m hurdles. She thanks Mrs. Harris for alwaysBellTheatrebeingtruthfulandputtingupwithherstubbornness.TyooIYmuaormuy mfwsayoovaoonrpukryridothaeuoca,.dcrLdBooamraufetprayeekolinvusaehHralmyenitgle-dlh..nCitnsign. dy moYvoKiunepeg-krp,noLNWuotohwdavoteLhos,wefaMEhnyma!ooOtamWutg!hTie&caatMfrDeseepatsedolls!

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Our Year At A GlanceUIL One-Act Play Auditions The Theatre Department will be attending Texas Thespians for the fifth year in a row! ThisOct. 30th & 31st • 4 :00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. convention allows students to enrich their learning Requirements of all aspect of theatre as well as seeing amazingly produced productions. Many students are2 Contrasting Monologues, Minutes in Length competing in National Qualifying Events and professionals will interview some seniors for the THE STORY: A vanished father. An addict mother. Three Thespian Educational Scholarships. In addition, sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston many seniors will be auditioning for seventy-five family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their colleges around the world. Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the One-Act Play drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you've got a major new play that unflinchingly and uproariously exposes Community Performance the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Friday, March 2, 2018 • 7:00 p.m.Student with ID: $3 General: $4 L.D. Bell Auditorium Open Mic after 1st trimester finals No Charge for Admission • Donations are welcome! 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.A sign-up sheet will be at the door for those who want to perform All performances must abide by the student code of conduct Coffee provided for all patrons. Sodas, water, and snacks will be for sale. L.D. Bell High School AuditoriumThe Wisecrack Improv Troupe will be hosting & performing UIL One-Act Play Student Directors Competition Hannah Kelly • Jessica Angelopoulos Lexi Murphy • Jordi Salmeron Lewisville High School Alexis Norman March 8, 2018 May 18th Plays will begin at 7:00 p.m. May 19th Plays will begin at 2:00 p.m. Under the direction ofCompetition starts at 1:30 p.m. L.D. Bell’s Black Box Theatre Candace Harris Once playselections are determined, the titles will be released on belltheatre.org.Wisecracks, Bell’s improvisational RACKS $3 Students w/school ID’s & Senior Citizenstroupe, will be taking on the stage as WISEC $4 Adult TROUPE 949well with a show for almost every For show dates please visit belltheatre org All shows start at 6 30 p m Back to Schoolholiday with the help of the new The Improv Troupe Early Halloween Showleadership team Jordi Salmeron, of L.D. Bell Theatre anksgiving Show & Underground Co ee HouseLaramie Knox, and Olivia Trusty. Time at 1 30 p m a er finalsShows will be held in the Black Box Theatre and a Holiday Showdiscount will be given to all students who enter the doors. New Year's Show St. Valentine's Day Show St. Patrick's Day Show“We will seriously crack you up ” – The Wisecracks Happy Egg Days Show School’s Out fo Summer Alumni Show

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e L.D. Bell eatre Department wishes to say a heartfelt ank You to the following HEB ISD Administration Steve Chapman, SuperintendentJoe Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Administration Mark Chandler, Visual & Performing Arts Director L.D. Bell Administration Michael Lawton, Sr Principal • Donna Paul, Assistant Principal Activities Jim Bannister, Principal • Ray Fuller Associate Principal Heather Bennett, Jr Principal • Michael Smith, Soph. Principal L.D. Bell Theatre Mission Statement Imagine, Create, Express, Perform Bell eatre is committed to the education of theatre arts and strives to executeand perform to our highest personal and artistic level. Our mission is to create a safe and family oriented environment for everyone that walks into our lives. Act well your part there all the honor lies ” Alexander Pope, 18th Century Poet Program Designed By: Mark D. Rabey • GraphicDesignByMark.com • (682) 325-1906