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          • Stages St. Louis Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Season with Hilarious Production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

          • Stages St. Louis Announces Cast & Creative Team of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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Kirkwood Location
Performance Space & Box Office
 
The Ross Family Theatre
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
210 E. Monroe Ave.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Box Office: 314.821.2407

Chesterfield Location
Academy & Box Office
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Box Office: 314.821.2407
Admin Office: 636.530.5959
Academy Office: 636.449.5775

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Meet the official Putnam County mascot! 🦖✨ A huge Meet the official Putnam County mascot! 🦖✨

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted such lovely, creative, and wonderfully weird mascot name ideas. We loved reading every single one.

Our winners have been contacted, and we can’t wait to bring this little guy to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

(Pterodactyl design by Rachel Seabaugh & the Stages Props Team!)
Today’s the day! Your Give STL Day gift helps supp Today’s the day! Your Give STL Day gift helps support the Stages Performing Arts Academy and its mission to inspire passion, creativity, and curiosity in students of all ages.

Every donation helps us provide high-quality musical theatre education, outreach programs, and access for students across the St. Louis region. Make your gift today: GiveSTLDay.org/StagesStlouis
Rehearsals for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell Rehearsals for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are officially underway!🐝

Performances begin May 29; Purchase your tickets today at StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee
POV: You opened Olive Ostrovsky’s spelling bee not POV: You opened Olive Ostrovsky’s spelling bee notebook. 🐝📓

Six spellers. One champion. Five consolation prizes. And a TON of syllables.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee kicks off our 40th Anniversary Season with big laughs, big heart, and even bigger feelings.

Join us at the Bee from May 29 – June 28 in the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Secure your tickets today or subscribe and save on the full season. Visit StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee or call (314) 821-2407.
How it started → how it’s going Break a leg to th How it started → how it’s going

Break a leg to the team of The Karate Kid - The Musical on their first performance at New Wimbledon Theatre!

Picture 1:
The Cast of The Karate Kid - The Musical
Stages St. Louis, 2022
A generous Stages donor is giving 10 lucky patrons A generous Stages donor is giving 10 lucky patrons the gift of theatre! 🎟️✨
Each winner will receive two FREE mezzanine tickets to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

To enter for your chance to win:
✨ Be following Stages St. Louis
❤️ Like this post
👯 Tag 3 friends in the comments

Winners will be randomly selected and contacted directly by Stages St. Louis. Each winner may choose the performance date that works best for them. 

Ready, set, spell!
Meet the brilliantly quirky, wildly talented cast Meet the brilliantly quirky, wildly talented cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! 🐝📚

These hometown stars are ready to bring heart, humor, and plenty of awkward adolescent charm to the stage this summer. Tickets on sale now at StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee
Raise a glass with us 🥂 Join us for Cheers!, an u Raise a glass with us 🥂

Join us for Cheers!, an unforgettable night of cabaret, cocktails, and celebration, all in support of our Education & Outreach programs. Featuring the incredible Brianna Kothari Barnes and performances from our Stages Performing Arts Academy!

✨ Appetizers & full bar
🎭 Cabaret-style performance
🎟 Raffle, wine pull & live auction

Tickets are on sale now, grab yours before they’re gone:
StagesStLouis.org/Events
We need your help! 🐝✨ Our Putnam County mascot ne We need your help! 🐝✨

Our Putnam County mascot needs a name, and we know you’ve got ideas. Drop your best, funniest, or most clever suggestions in the comments!

The winner will receive two FREE tickets to the show, plus an on-stage photo after the performance🏆.

Ready… set… spell!
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© 2026 STAGES St. Louis – All Rights Reserved

STAGES St. Louis is committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education.

Follow us

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  • instagram
  • spotify

Kirkwood Location
Performance Space & Box Office
 
The Ross Family Theatre
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
210 E. Monroe Ave.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Box Office: 314.821.2407

Chesterfield Location
Academy & Box Office
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Box Office: 314.821.2407
Admin Office: 636.530.5959
Academy Office: 636.449.5775

Photo Credits
Faculty/Staff Portal

Meet the official Putnam County mascot! 🦖✨ A huge Meet the official Putnam County mascot! 🦖✨

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted such lovely, creative, and wonderfully weird mascot name ideas. We loved reading every single one.

Our winners have been contacted, and we can’t wait to bring this little guy to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

(Pterodactyl design by Rachel Seabaugh & the Stages Props Team!)
Today’s the day! Your Give STL Day gift helps supp Today’s the day! Your Give STL Day gift helps support the Stages Performing Arts Academy and its mission to inspire passion, creativity, and curiosity in students of all ages.

Every donation helps us provide high-quality musical theatre education, outreach programs, and access for students across the St. Louis region. Make your gift today: GiveSTLDay.org/StagesStlouis
Rehearsals for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell Rehearsals for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee are officially underway!🐝

Performances begin May 29; Purchase your tickets today at StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee
POV: You opened Olive Ostrovsky’s spelling bee not POV: You opened Olive Ostrovsky’s spelling bee notebook. 🐝📓

Six spellers. One champion. Five consolation prizes. And a TON of syllables.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee kicks off our 40th Anniversary Season with big laughs, big heart, and even bigger feelings.

Join us at the Bee from May 29 – June 28 in the Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Secure your tickets today or subscribe and save on the full season. Visit StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee or call (314) 821-2407.
How it started → how it’s going Break a leg to th How it started → how it’s going

Break a leg to the team of The Karate Kid - The Musical on their first performance at New Wimbledon Theatre!

Picture 1:
The Cast of The Karate Kid - The Musical
Stages St. Louis, 2022
A generous Stages donor is giving 10 lucky patrons A generous Stages donor is giving 10 lucky patrons the gift of theatre! 🎟️✨
Each winner will receive two FREE mezzanine tickets to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

To enter for your chance to win:
✨ Be following Stages St. Louis
❤️ Like this post
👯 Tag 3 friends in the comments

Winners will be randomly selected and contacted directly by Stages St. Louis. Each winner may choose the performance date that works best for them. 

Ready, set, spell!
Meet the brilliantly quirky, wildly talented cast Meet the brilliantly quirky, wildly talented cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! 🐝📚

These hometown stars are ready to bring heart, humor, and plenty of awkward adolescent charm to the stage this summer. Tickets on sale now at StagesStLouis.org/SpellingBee
Raise a glass with us 🥂 Join us for Cheers!, an u Raise a glass with us 🥂

Join us for Cheers!, an unforgettable night of cabaret, cocktails, and celebration, all in support of our Education & Outreach programs. Featuring the incredible Brianna Kothari Barnes and performances from our Stages Performing Arts Academy!

✨ Appetizers & full bar
🎭 Cabaret-style performance
🎟 Raffle, wine pull & live auction

Tickets are on sale now, grab yours before they’re gone:
StagesStLouis.org/Events
We need your help! 🐝✨ Our Putnam County mascot ne We need your help! 🐝✨

Our Putnam County mascot needs a name, and we know you’ve got ideas. Drop your best, funniest, or most clever suggestions in the comments!

The winner will receive two FREE tickets to the show, plus an on-stage photo after the performance🏆.

Ready… set… spell!
Follow on Instagram

© 2026 STAGES St. Louis – All Rights Reserved !