# The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee **Featured** — On Your Markus **Published:** 29 December 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/ Funk Soul Productions proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from… --- Funk Soul Productions proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ![Nine contestants in colourful outfits arranged in a grid around a banner for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36336/eqEAItzA.png) Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who 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-unaffirming “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. Director: Gracie Greenrod | Musical Director: Immi Beattie | Choreographer: Allycia Angeles Producers: Immi Beattie and Gracie Greenrod Music & Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN | Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN | Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36341/LcqakmJw.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36342/bNV7euWg.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36338/WJvLDTvQ.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36337/GNpecEjw.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36340/TmynKhKw.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36343/Wx8qipbQ.jpg) ![The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36339/SueDLu7Q.jpg) **Dates** Friday 30 January 2026 – Saturday 7 February 2026 (UTC+10:30) **Location** Goodwood Theatre & Studios 166 Goodwood Road, Goodwood SA 5034 **[Tickets](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1509056)** **[Follow Funk Soul Productions on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FunkSoulProductions)** ![Poster for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee theatre production at Goodwood Theatre & Studios, January 30–February 7, 2026.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/36334/46dRBzJA.jpg)