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Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its
effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by
Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one
unforgettable experience.
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 a champion! At least the losers
get a juice box.
Black Rock Theater provides professional-level training and performance opportunities for artists of all backgrounds. Within our Academy, students study singing, dancing, and acting in group classes and private lessons to further develop their craft. Our top-tier stage productions connect emerging artists with working industry professionals as we produce a full four-show season with Equity contracts. Black Rock Theater is currently in residency at the Fairfield Theatre Company in the heart of downtown Fairfield.