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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 28-May 21

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Apr 28-May 21

Laurel Mill Playhouse presents
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and lyrics by William Finn
Book written by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Musically Directed by Mimi McGinniss
Produced by Maureen Rogers

April 28 – May 21, 2023
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Friday April 28 at 8pm
Saturday April 29 at 8pm
Friday May 5 at 8pm
Saturday May 6 at 8pm
Friday May 12 at 8pm
Saturday May 13 at 8pm
Sunday May 14 at 2pm
Friday May 19 at 8pm
Saturday May 20 at 8pm
Sunday May 21 at 2pm

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

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 a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. ~ MTI.

Ticket prices: $23 general, $18 students/military/seniors

LMP strongly urges that all patrons that come to LMP be vaccinated and wear masks. At this time, we will not require vaccination cards and masks in LMP but reserve the right to change the guidelines should the positivity rate rise significantly.

Buy tickets here.

For further information, please call 301-617-9906, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 3-25

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Mar 3-25

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin.

March 3-25, 2017
Directed by Jeffery Lesniak
Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell
Produced by Jenna Jones Paradis

March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8PM
March 12, 19 at 2PM

Winner of both Tony and Drama Desk awards, this musical features an eclectic ensemble of tween characters who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and heartfelt angst, these adolescents spell their way through a series of esoteric words in a quest to avoid the soul-crushing, pout-inducing “ding” of the bell which signals a mistake and necessitates a quick exit from the competition. With it’s fast-paced and wildly funny, yet poignant, script and a truly fresh score, this bee is a riotous ride complete with audience participation.

Ticket prices: $25 General Admission, $22 Students/Seniors/Military, $14 Youth (12 and under with adult). Buy Tickets here.

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 5 & 6

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Greenbelt Arts Center, Dec 5 & 6

Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be held at the Greenbelt Arts Center on Monday, December 5, and Tuesday December 6. Call-backs if needed will be Thursday, December 8. Directed by Jeffrey Lesniak

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

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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 life, the tweens spell their way through a series of words hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing life-unaffirming ‘ding’ of the bell that signifies a mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves!