Sheridan College to Present a Side-Splitting Spelling Bee 

The Sheridan College Theater and Dance fall production will be the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Shows will be 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the WYO Theater.

Sheridan College Associate Professor of Theatre Lauren Graffin Estrada said the Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of eccentric young spellers competing for glory as they navigate the awkwardness, anxiety, and dreams of adolescence. Filled with witty humor, unforgettable characters and a little audience participation. 

L. Graffin-Estrada

Sheridan College theater student Atticus Simmons said there is a technique to ensure comedies work well on stage; only the audience should realize it’s a comedy. 

A. Simmons

The show does contain adult language and themes. Tickets for adults are $10. Military members are $5. The play is free for all students and children 12 and under.

Learn more and find a link to purchase tickets by clicking here.