Ryan Krogsgaard of Fort Worth, TX participated in Ripon College's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

2018 Apr 3

Ryan Krogsgaard, Ripon College class of 2020, majoring in Undeclared from Fort Worth, TX, participated as a cast member in the college's spring production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

Krogsgaard is the child of Nicole Heisler of Fort Worth, TX .

This modern musical is a blend of music and comic improvisation that follows six young spellers through the trials and tribulations of the middle school spelling bee. The musical is a very funny and touching look at this unique competition.

The musical is about awkward youngsters learning the purpose, pain and fun in competing in the regional spelling bee. The book was written by Rachel Sheinkin, with music and lyrics by William Finn.

The musical was directed by Professor of Theatre Kenneth Hill. Set design was by Professor of Theatre and Doreen '73 and David Chemerow Chair in Theatre Robert Amsden, and costume design was by Susan McDaniel Hill.

The band was directed by Professor of Music Kurt Dietrich, and the vocal director is Meghan Hilker, adjunct instructor of music. Also participating in the band were Adjunct Instructor of Music Maria Dietrich on piano and Erik Dietrik on bass.