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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Can You Spell E-N-T-E-R-T-A-I-N-I-N-G?  

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present its SummerStage production of the hilarious musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, this jubilant, touching show celebrates an eclectic group of six teenagers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.  The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will show at 7:30 p.m. on June 21-22 and June 28-29 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. on June 23 & 30 in Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts, on the corner of 16th and Vine Streets.

At the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, students file into the auditorium in hopes that they will be the next champion of the very prestigious spelling bee.  Rona, the host and 3rd annual Putnam champion, introduces the students; William Barfee spells his words correctly with the help of his “magic” waggling foot; Olive, the new girl with the absent parents has a drive to prove herself; and Marcy, a very gifted young lady struggles with an unfortunate lisp.  Follow these tweens as they spell their way through a series of ridiculous words, hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake.  With each contestant eliminated the pressure rises, and the children must learn what it means to really be a winner.

Tickets go on sale online beginning May 27 at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-arts.  In person/phone ticket sales begin June 17 at 1:00 p.m.  Box office hours are 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before show times.  Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students and $12 for UW-L students; call (608) 785-8522.

 

IF YOU GO:

WHO:  UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts

WHAT: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

WHERE: Toland Theatre, UW-La Crosse Center for the Arts located on 16th and Vine streets.

WHEN: June 21-22 and June 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. and June 23 and June 30 at 2:00 p.m.

COST: $22 adults; $20 seniors citizens/non UW-L students; $12 UW-L students.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-arts beginning May 27, 2019.  In person/phone reservations begin June 17 by calling 608-785-8522.  Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance.  

CAST: Gabe Burdette, Lauren Hanson, Gabe Ross, Avery Gerstenberger, Delaney Scudella, Violet Englebert, Sarah Lambert, Alec Berchem, Grant Latus, and Maddie Stoffel

PRODUCTION TEAM:  Mary Leonard (Director), Kathryn Moran (Musical Director), Laurie Kincman (Stage Manager), Joe Anderson (Costume Designer), Ben Golden (Scenic & Lighting Designer), Emily Ludewig (Sound Designer), Delaney Scudella (Choreographer)

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019

Where

Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Krista Shulka at 608.785.6701 or kshulka@uwlax.edu.

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