Theatre Aspen Kicks Off Sunday Series With ALMOST, MAINE 7/5

Theatre Aspen, winner of the 2008-09 Henry Award for "Outstanding Regional Theatre Company," is currently presenting THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Sunday Series begins July 5 with ALMOST, MAINE.

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE runs through August 20. This Tony-winning hit musical comedy celebrates six young misfits in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves. They learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. This hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicles the experiences of six young people vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The Tony Award-winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Kid- and adult-friendly, age 8 and up, running time 90 mins, no intermission.

Before every performance of Spelling Bee, four audience volunteers are recruited to participate on stage as guest spellers. Each new group guarantees a new set of unexpected and hilarious experiences - every night is different!

Sunday Series begins July 5 with ALMOST, MAINE. The romantic comedy Almost, Maine gets a special staging, directed by TA alumni David Ledingham and featuring Beth Malone, Mike Monroney, Jeannie Walla, Jonathan Kay, Robin Lee Gallo and more!

On a Friday night in deepest winter, the residents of the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine are falling in and out of love in unexpected, bizarre, and often hilarious ways. As the northern lights hover magically overhead, everyone (even those wearing snowmobile suits), can stumble their way into love -- almost -- in this delightful, hilarious, romantic comedy. A one-night special staging directed by David Ledingham, in association with Pegasus Repertory Theatre.

For ages 7 and up; runs approximately 1:45. Tickets just $20.00

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