The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Six quirky middle-schoolers compete in a high stakes regional spelling bee, each bringing their own hopes, anxieties, and personal baggage to the stage. As the competition unfolds, the students—and even the adults running the event—reveal heartfelt and hilarious glimpses into their lives, confronting themes of belonging, pressure, and validation. With improvisational elements, audience participation, and witty musical numbers, the show transforms a simple spelling bee into celebration of growing up, letting go, and individuality.