The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - February 22 - March 01, 2020

Theater for Young Professionals

Who's Who

Jessica Couto

as Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive's Mom

is a co-founder of TYP, award winning director and native of Charleston, SC. She has a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Recent credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Quilters, An American Christmas (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) and Fiddler on the Roof (Lamb’s Players), The Full Monty and The Pirates of Penzance (Welk Resort Theatre), Hello Dolly (Starlight), Swingtime Canteen (Moonlight), Godspell (LPT), and Fiddler on the Roof (Sierra Repertory). She has been a featured soloist in Las Vegas in Jerry Springer, The Opera (MGM’s Hollywood Theatre), and enjoyed an extended run as the principle vocalist in Jubilee! (Bally’s Casino). She has been a soloist and guest lecturer with the Madison Savoyards, UW-Madison’s Early Music Ensemble, Madison Music in Performance Series, Charleston Community Orchestra, and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. She is a pround member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
Asher Parsons

as Chip Tolentino/Jesus Christ

developed his passion for theatre at five years old. He is currently attending SDSCPA as a Musical Theatre major. He has been in over 30 full stage productions. Favorite credits include, The Burnt Part Boys (Jake, TYP), 13, the musical (Archie, TYP), The Complete History of Theater-abridged (Stan, TYP), The Addams Family (Fester, CYT), The Crucible (Rev. Hale, SDJT).
Megan Bankes

as Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)

has been participating in theater since she was 8 years old. Some of her favorite shows and roles have been Thing 1 in Seussical The Muscial (CYT), Lottie in A Little Princess (CYT), and A Christmas Story (Pickwick Players). Megan was part of TYP's first performance 13 The Muscial in Concert. Megan would like to thank TYP, her family, and friends for supporting her.
Joshua Kelly

as Leaf Coneybear

is delighted to be back at the Moxie theater with TYP! Past credits: Mamma Mia (Grossmont High School), 13 the Musical (TYP), You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (CYT), and Big the Musical (Pickwick Players). He is currently a Crew Operator at the Kroc Theater. He would like to thank Ms. Ecker (his theatre teacher) and the artistic team for their support. @joshua_thomas_kelly