Arts Center spells way to fun

Monday, October 22, 2012 10:16 am

Arts Center spells way to fun | Spelling, play, Arts Center, Mike Reed

At The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, six young people overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, struggle to find their place in the world in this hilarious musical comedy.

Despite lofty parental expectations, six-syllable words, and the pangs of puberty, these six kids with a worship of words discover how to spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S as they learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. Some of the lucky audience members will be chosen to compete on-stage, spelling “taradiddle,” “slobberknocker,” or even “poppysmic.” themselves. 

 Directed by Robert Hiers, this show features Arts Center favorites Mike Reed, Michael McGee, David Winton, and Matthew Hunter. Rounding out this talented cast are Diane Bearden-Enright, Kate Byrd, Tricia Todd Marisa Davila, and Josh Issac.

 “Holiday dinner theatre shows have become annual events for many area businesses and organizations,” states Donald Fann, executive director of the ArtsCenter. “The number of available dates is limited and they run out quickly so we urge our patrons to make reservations early for good selection of dates and tables.” Performance dates are Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, & 22.  Tickets are $28 per person and include dinner, drink, dessert and the show. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is sponsored by Smith Funeral Home.  Performances: For Friday and Saturday performances, dinner starts at 6:30PM with the show beginning at 7:30pm. For Sunday performances, dinner starts at 1:00PM and the show begins at 2:00PM.

To make reservations call 615-563-2787 or online at http://www.artscenterofcc.com/The25thAnnualPutnamCountySpellingBee.html

 The ArtsCenteris located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday. For reservations or ticket information please call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073. Check out our web site at www.artscenterofcc.com.