The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Our current production in our Young Producers Program, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is entirely created, performed and organized by youth creatives under the mentorship of volunteers from Renegade’s team of professionals. Renegade provides a vehicle for teen performers to get the support they need to create theater experiences that previously existed only in their imaginations.

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 words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

Shows at the Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre

Friday June 7 at 7pm
Saturday June 8 at 2pm & 7pm
Friday June 14 at 7pm
Saturday June 15 at 2pm & 7pm

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