The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee

Presented by the second-year students of Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre.

The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee

When: 11 to 13 November 2022
Where: The Parks Theatre

Six awkward spelling champions learn that winning (and losing) isn't everything.  

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 tweens 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! At least the losers get a juice box.  

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. 

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Photography by Greg Balcombe