S-E-E the B-E-E

You misspelled "retribution" at your junior high spelling bee and have been bitter about it ever since. Your dreams of making it to the city finals were dashed, and your parents never forgave you. Some people just never understood the pressure you went through, but the kids in Putnam County...

By Jennifer Medina

August 30, 2007

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You misspelled "retribution" at your junior high spelling bee and have been bitter about it ever since. Your dreams of making it to the city finals were dashed, and your parents never forgave you. Some people just never understood the pressure you went through, but the kids in Putnam County sure do, and they've got your back. Tony Award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is coming to town, reminding us of the ups and downs of America's favorite adolescent competition, and as an added treat, a select few audience members such as yourself will get to join in the song and dance as onstage spellers. You'll have eight chances to redeem yourself at performances Tuesday through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall, Fourth and Calhoun streets in Fort Worth. Tickets are $30 to $79. Call 817-212-4280 or visit casamanana.org.
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