Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024 Sunday Jul 14, 2024
July 10-12: 7:00pm ( PG-13)
July 13-14: 2:00pm (PG)
Location
SUNY Potsdam Performing Arts Center
Barrington Drive
Potsdam, NY
Fees/Admission
Tickets on sale at Suny Potsdam Box Office, starting at $35. Some discounts apply.
Website
Contact Information
315-267-2277; cps@potsdam.edu
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Description
'THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE'
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Community Performance Series will present a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this summer at SUNY Potsdam. The production will run from Wednesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 14, with five showtimes. Experience a musical romp through the joys and fears of young spelling bee contestants. Performance includes some audience participation!
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” features a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Skeinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, for one unforgettable bee experience.
The musical features an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vying 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.
Evening Shows
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will open on Wednesday, July 10, with daily evening performances at 7 p.m. through Friday, July 12. Evening shows are recommended for audiences 13 and up.
Family-Friendly Matinees
There will be two matinee shows, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, which will be toned down with a replacement song more appropriate for a PG audience.
Opening Night Fun
Join the “Putnam County PTA”-themed special opening night festivities on Wednesday, July 10, which will include photo opportunities, a book fair-style fundraiser, cash bar and light snacks. Enjoy a fully immersive ’90s theme celebration in the Performing Arts Center lobby, beginning at 5 p.m., free for all ticket-holders.
The show features a creative team partnership of more than 40 SUNY Potsdam faculty, staff and students working alongside local alumni, professionals and educators.
