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You are invited to join six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, as they learn that winning isn't everything (and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser). Together with celebrity guests and audience volunteers, this hilarious tale of overachievers is quirky yet charming, and one of the unlikeliest hit musicals of the decade!
Celebrity Spellers Announced!
Runners to Rock'n'Rollers to State Reps Compete for Spelling Bee Title
Can't decide which night to attend? Perhaps you'd like to cheer on some local, regional and national celebrities including:
September 24 - Marathon Champion BILL RODGERS September 25 - Acton's 'Pied Piper' "SKIP" KENNEDY October 1 - State Representative MIKE CAPUANO & L'Ecole Ballet's CLARISSA EATON October 2 - Actor Scott Evans, Playwright Jack Neary & Acton Chiropractic's DR. Joe Fitzpatrick October 3 - Musical Artist CHARLIE FARREN & Evolution's ALICE AYOTTE October 8 - Jazz Pianist DR. ELLIOT STEGER October 9 - State Senator JAMIE ELDRIDGE Theatre III presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee September 24, 25, October 1, 2, 3 (matinee), 9 & 10 at 250 Central Street in West Acton. Performances are at 8:00pm; 3:00pm matinee.For tickets, call 978-263-9070 for reservations or you can purchase your tickets onlineat www.theatreiii.org.Please note: Although the show is about a spelling bee, the musical deals with themes and may not be appropriate for younger children.