Press Release For more information or to arrange press passes, please contact: Spanaway Lake High School 1305 168th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387 (253) 683-5600 Chris Serface, Drama Director cserface@bethelsd.org *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *End Date:* May 14, 2018* *SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS* *tHE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE* *Spanaway, WA*- Spanaway Lake High School presents *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, *a riotous ride, complete with audience participation. Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, *The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee* has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents 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 un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. *Spelling Bee* is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Rico Lastrapes, and musically directed by Zachary Kellogg. *Spelling Bee* will run Friday, May 4, 2018 until Sunday, May 13, 2018. Friday & Saturday showings are at 7:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. There will also be a special Thursday show on May 10th at 7:00pm. This show is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $7.00 with ASB and $10.00 for all others. Tickets may be purchased in person at the auditorium. All performances are held at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387 ###