Original sentence: He has a crush on Olive.He’s not really that smart, but correctly spells words as though he is possessed.In touring productions, local celebrities are sometimes selected.Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre: Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, with two overbearing gay men as parents.Three or four spellers from the audience: Audience members are encouraged to sign up to participate before the show, and several are chosen to spell words onstage
Edited sentence: All of the children in his family are named after plants, including his sister Marigold who an audience member ends up being.He has a teeny weeny crush on Olive.He’s not really that smart, but his heart is in the right place and he has a unique talent for pulling obscure words out of the air.Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre: Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, with two gay dads who would make Mamma Rose blush.Perhaps the most rabid competitor of the bunch.Three or four spellers from the audience