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Upcoming Shows
“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.” - from mtishows.com
Upcoming Events
New Bedford Festival Theatre is offering a one day technical theatre intensive for performing arts teachers and directors.
Feeling lost when it comes to audio and lighting? You're not alone—and this workshop is for you! Designed specifically for teachers and directors with a performance background, our one-day tech theatre intensive workshop will give you the confidence and hands-on skills to tackle sound boards, lighting plots, and backstage tech with ease.
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2025. 9am-6pm.
WHERE: New Bedford High School Auditorium
230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740
WHO: Local school theatre professional Teresa (Tess) L'Heureux
Tess L'Heureux is the Technical Director for Bristol Community College. From audio to pyrotechnics, her thirty-year career has spanned every aspect of film and theatre production. Born in Georgia and raised in New Bedford, Ms. L’Heureux began her technical career backstage at the Zeiterion Theatre before hitting the road with numerous tours. She is happy to be back in her old stomping ground helping a new generation of technicians and actors achieve their dreams. Previous work includes: Assistant Theatre Manager (and occasional co-director/guest lecturer) for Thomas Nelson Community College, Technical Director for the Virginia Arts Festival, Lighting Supervisor for Living Arts International Tour of Porgy and Bess, Assistant Head Carpenter/Head of Props Department for Cirque du Soleil’s International Tour Alegria, Assistant Technical Director for Spoleto Festival USA (three venues), and Props Artisan for Boston Lyric Opera. Ms. L’Heureux also holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Anthropology from the College of William and Mary, a Master’s in History from Old Dominion University and is a PhD ABD in History from the University of Maine—Orono.
Please complete the form at the link below in order to register.
You will be contacted via email to arrange payment.
bit.ly/nbftintensive
Special thanks to the NBHS Drama Club for co-hosting this event.
