The 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE 

Spelling Bee! It was so much fun to be a part of this show, on the back end! I was very excited to be able to create keyboard programming for the show, and pull out some time period synths to do so! With the help of some amazing keyboard players (Zoie Foster, Katie Hicks), it truly sounded wonderful and captured the image of the score beautifully. 

I also thoroughly enjoyed the Thursday nights I spent with the cast playing rehearsal piano, and just having a good time. It was especially a privilege to work with our guest music director, the amazing, one and only Garrett Taylor! 

In addition, I was honored to be selected as a guest speller for the final dress rehearsal. I did not do well, but enjoy some pictures of it anyways!

Carter Perryman: Keyboard Programmer, Rehearsal Pianist

Colin Hanlon, Director

Kevin Covert, Choreographer

Garrett Taylor, Music Director

Bethany Kasperek, Scenic Designer

Shelbi Wilkin, Costume Designer

Zoe Anderson & Andrew Carson, Co-Lighting Designers

Andre Lewis, Sound Designer

Amy J. Larson, Technical Director

Grayson Miller, Production Stage Manager

John Bonanni, Production Manager

Photo Credit: C King Media

12/31/25