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  <title><![CDATA[DramaTech presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, produced by DramaTech Theatre, is a lively and heartfelt musical comedy that follows six quirky middle school contestants competing for the ultimate spelling championship. As they tackle a series of increasingly difficult (and sometimes hilariously obscure) words, each speller reveals personal stories about family, identity, and growing up, blending humor with genuine emotional depth. Set within the high-stakes environment of a school spelling bee, the show captures both the absurdity and poignancy of adolescence, where victory and failure feel equally monumental—complete with the dreaded “ding” of elimination and the consolation of a juice box for those who fall short.&nbsp;</p><p>Featuring music and lyrics by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin, this fast-paced production runs April 3–18, 2026, with evening performances, continuing DramaTech’s tradition of student-driven, innovative theatre that highlights both comedic flair and meaningful storytelling.&nbsp;</p>]]></body>
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                  <image_alt><![CDATA[Photo for DramaTech's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It features a bee on the right hand side and the title and author on the left.]]></image_alt>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>DramaTech Theatre</p><p><a href="mailto:info@dramatech.org">info@dramatech.org</a></p><p>404-894-3481</p><p>www.dramatech.org</p>]]></value>
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      <value><![CDATA[DramaTech Theater located in the back of the Ferst Center for the Arts, 349 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332]]></value>
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