Student Productions - Spring 2025
SETO presents:
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
Directed by Haylie Gombos
April 9, 10, 11, 12, 7:00pm; April 12, 2:00pm
Metcalf Theater
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.
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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
