Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents 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 un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.

For 57 years, Workshop Theatre has been the creative domain of many of the area's most talented actors, directors, and technicians. It is a place where those who love the theatre join in a community that values the pulsing experience of live theatre. 

Workshop Theatre's mission is to provide theatre of the highest quality for audiences of all ages. Workshop Theatre shall serve as a creative outlet for all its participants, including its audiences both present and future, its various directors, actors, designers, playwrights and technicians. Workshop Theatre is committed to training in theatre arts, both formally in an education program and informally through production experience. Workshop expects to challenge as well as satisfy its varied audiences.

Workshop Theatre is supported in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Workshop is also receives funding from the City of Columbia H-tax Grant funding program.

We need volunteers in every part of our productions. If you are interested in being a member of the Workshop crew, please contact us at [email protected]