The 25th Annual Putnam County Spellingbee   

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious, heartwarming musical about an eclectic group of middle schoolers vying for the spelling championship, revealing their awkwardness, family pressures, and personal journeys through song and witty dialogue, with audience participation adding to the chaotic fun, all while navigating themes of identity, belonging, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.  

Themes

• Identity & Belonging: The spellers use the bee to define themselves and find their place. 

• Family Dynamics: Parental expectations and absence heavily influence the kids. 

• Puberty & Awkwardness: The universal challenges of growing up are explored with humor and sensitivity. 

"I'm not a spelling-bee person... I'm just a kid who loves words!" Olive, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spellingbee