The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

oin the graduating class of AMTA Belfast 2019 as they present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book.

Featuring a wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humour.

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.

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and comedic genius.