(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) -- The Artist Collective Troupe will present their summer musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Woman's Club of Point Pleasant.  Join an eclectic group of pre-teens as they 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, only one speller leaves a champion!  At least the losers get a juice box.

The production team consists of Eric Pertgen (director/choreographer), Chelsea Carlson (music director), and Chris Morano (stage manager).

Performances take place Friday, August 9 at 7:30pm and Saturday, August 10 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm at the Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant (located at 513 St. Louis Ave, Point Pleasant, New Jersey).  Tickets are available for purchase online and at the door for $18. Please note that “Spelling Bee” contains some PG13 language and humor that makes it more appropriate for teen and adult audiences.  Children under age five will not be permitted into the performance.

In keeping with ACT’s mission to give back to the community, proceeds from “Spelling Bee” will benefit Rescue Ridge, a no-kill animal rescue helping animals throughout the Jersey Shore find their forever homes.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

The Artist Collective Troupe is a nonprofit organization created to serve the community through theatrical and musical performances, artistic events, workshops, and more.  Founded in 2021, ACT’s mission is to highlight the arts within their community and to give back by hosting fundraisers and supporting other local nonprofits.  Their goal is to provide educational, collaborative, and creative opportunities for artists and performers throughout the Ocean and Monmouth County area.