SU Musical Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Spelling Bee' December 10-13

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University’s Musical Theatre Ensemble presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from Thursday-Sunday, December 10-13, in the Black Box Theatre of Fulton Hall.

Directed by Dr. Darrell Mullins of the Communication Arts Department, with musical direction by Dr. William Folger, chair of the Music, Theatre and Dance Department, curtain is 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin and additional material by Jay Reiss, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy tells the story of six quirky middle school students participating in a spelling bee run by three equally quirky adults. Selected audience members from each performance are invited on stage to compete, as well.

Sponsored by the Music, Theatre and Dance Department, admission is $12, $9 for seniors, students and SU alumni with ID. Tickets are available online at www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance. Tickets also may be purchased through the SU Box Office, Fulton Hall Room 100. SU ID holders receive one ticket free for Thursday performances with advance reservations. The show is recommended for mature audiences.

For more information call 410-543-6228 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu.