Name: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Start: 2026-10-16T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Chelmsford Center for the Arts

Chelmsford Center for the Arts

The Playground Theatre Co. Presents:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 16th and 17th at 7:30 pm, October 18th at 2:00 pm in the CCA auditorium. Less than 10 tickets remaining for the 10/17 show!
Directed by Donna DeWitt. Music Direction by Judy Hayward.
Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN | Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN | Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN | Additional materials by JAY REISS
SYNOPSIS: A charmingly witty and touching story of a quirky group of competitors in a middle school spelling bee, ...Spelling Bee has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony–winning Broadway debut in 2005.   
Regular tickets $25, $22 for seniors (age 65+).<a href="https://square.link/u/K8mxTfHO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GET TICKETS HERE!</a>
Interested in being an audience speller? <a target="_blank" href="https://forms.gle/SpkMcU9Y5H59nUsT8" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here to apply!</a>

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Playground Theatre Co. Presents:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 16th and 17th at 7:30 pm, October 18th...

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(This is day one of an 8-session course with no obligation unless you decide to continue. Wear loose, comfortable clothing; no outside shoes.)
Walk-ins welcome.&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/G3Gg7j8nBtHTRhtZ8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pre-register</a> for an email reminder. 
Originally one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is practiced today primarily as a method of exercise that cultivates physical and mental harmony in movement. Its slow, fluid forms—based on the Chinese principle of yin and yang—and its emphasis on relaxed, effortless movement makes it ideal for people of all ages. In this 8 session class you will learn the first section of the traditional Yang-style of long-form Tai Chi.
Eugene Katz (<a href="mailto:taichikatz@gmail.com">taichikatz@gmail.com</a>) is a certified instructor at Harmony Tai Chi Center (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftaichiforhealthweb.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2JfV9smGplmaTWlHQTioV3hx1SrXhpAoTx8cxE9Xaxa5uIZrysp_qSnl4&amp;h=AT0klwBzu37UZvtIsPoPq0VnmvasfVK1rF_o4qqi7gpHsk1LEKXH58G6klNHox0GVUMlsLKboAzV75zvF5pJqGzQRucnZFHkgK9B_r3PPG5GUINPlGPz1bfif3TmgQ9_Gw&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0NEIMghS5lKHnt3C-78sGM9IQmjAv84kQaTfqS0oOiiRvlAc09d1sQII9Z-5BAdbZBMzQhRmZGf2FynJJP6q4dYZE4dX1B0TiW_czgrSeCI9QJxU2ViKtiDVXH73cqbKQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://taichipan.wixsite.com/taichiforhealth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">harmonytaichi.com</a>). He's been teaching Yang Style Old Frame Tai Chi Chuan since 2009, <a href="https://youtu.be/YsOZ9cjeiYE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">passed down by Tai-Chun Pan from Grand Master Xiong YangHe (or Hsiung Yang Ho)</a>. In 2019, 2024, and 2026 Eugene competed with other students of this style in Taiwan and took first place in basic form both times. His free hand and weapons Tai Chi forms have taken first place at I.P.P.O.N.E. and Virtual World Tournaments competitions. Eugene also practices karate at <a href="https://alphatkd.wixsite.com/mobile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alpha Martial Arts</a>.
For question or to get a reminder, email <a href="mailto:taichikatz@gmail.com">taichikatz@gmail.com</a>
Additional information can also be found in the <a href="https://youtu.be/_jPQm8sjj4c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">December 2024 presentation</a>.
(Photo Credit: Chi-Sun Chan)

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