By Bella Getz ’24, staff writer

The Wig and Buckle Theater Company is performing “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Insight from the director suggests that this production will create laughter and capture hearts. The cast and crew of the production have been working hard the past month to prepare for their performance.

Director Victoria Frederickson, a sophomore English education major, gave some insight on the production.

One unique aspect of the musical is the random audience participation. Each show will be different with different audience members participating.

“It has been very interesting, trying to find a balance between comedy and making sure the volunteers are comfortable,” Frederickson said.

Frederickson decided to allow the actors to improv for many of the songs.

“I really just put the trust into the actors, and they have made it incredible,” she said.

The show follows the stories of six students as they compete in the county spelling bee. The audience will discover each character’s unique story which creates an overarching theme of belonging.

Frederickson believes that the pressures of belonging in the show directly relate to the pressures that LVC students may feel. She hopes that students can make the connection to their current experience at LVC and know that they belong.

“Every person in the cast is incredibly talented,” she said. “It’s a really cute and fun show to watch.”

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is playing from Oct. 21-30, and is free to current LVC students. Tickets are available to reserve online through BookTix.