Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Nathan Patrech
Musical Direction by Samara Marinelli
Choreography by Lachlan Ruffy
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the kids spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Also includes audience participation!
Featuring Amelia Andersson-Nickson, Dave Collins, Ella Colquhoun, Michael Cooper, Amy Kowalczuk, Joseph Mansell, Sterling Notley, Meaghan Stewart & Tim Stiles, with Hannah Miller & Lachlan Nicholls.