Music and Lyrics: William Finn
Book by: Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by: Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material: Jay Reiss
Originally directed on Broadway by: James Lapine
Originally produced on Broadway by: David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
An eclectic group of six elementary and middle schoolers (who happen to look like adults) 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.
Credits
Produced by Amicus Community Theater
Directed by: Aleece Hanson and Rheannon Rozewski
Musical Direction by: Kim Le
Choreography by: Taylor Ozuna
Production Design by: Haven Hanson
Presented at the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center as a Chance Theater Visiting Company
When & Where
June 26-28, 2026
At the Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
Information about purchasing tickets to the show will be coming soon!
Past Productions
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