Share The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Directed by Emily Thompson
Vocal Directed by David Allen Alvarez
March 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 23 at 8:00 PM
March 17 @ 2:00 PM
Playing at The Boys & Girls Club Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Tickets are $20 for general admission, $12 for students (age 12-18) & Seniors (60+)
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.
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Starring: Dakota Seaton, April Toelle, Howard-Rick Obando, Stevie McNabb, Connor Deming, Nicole Heasley, Bethany Rowlee, David Allen Alvarez, Phil Beglin, Cy Williams, and Marina Gradowitz
Do you want to participate in the Bee?! Find our Spelling Bee Staff when you arrive and tell us you want to join! Audience participation is needed each night so we thank you for your help!
Appropriate For: Teens and Older
Seating Note: Seating for this performance is bleacher-style. Please feel free to bring seat cushions or pillows. ADA seating is available.
Group Ticket Discounts: Do you have a group of 10 or more? Email us for a group discount rate at emptyspacereservations@gmail.com.
Understudy Performance: On Thursday, 3/14 the part of Marcy Park will be played by Marina Gradowitz.
Date & Time
Mar 9 - 23, 2024
Venue Details
The Boys & Girls Club Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles StreetBakersfield, California 93305
