MIT Musical Theatre Guild's THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Begins Tonight

The MIT Musical Theatre Guild presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE with Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. The show runs tonight, September 4, and September 5, 10-12, 17-19 at 8 PM and September 6 at 2 PM in the Kresge Little Theater.

Ticket prices: $3 - Incoming MIT students; $6 - MIT and Wellesley students; $10 - MIT community and all other students; $15 - general public. Reserve tickets now and pay at the door! For more information, go to www.mit.edu/~mtg/TicketReservations.html.

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 [potentially made-up] words hoping to never 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 delightful den of comedic genius.

The small cast and unit set make this a perfect option for high schools or community theatres. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a fast-paced crowd pleaser and an instant theatre patron favorite.

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