Akeelah and the Bee

2519 Northwestern Avenue,Racine WI 53404

22 April, 2022

Description

Akeelah lives and breathes words and has a gift for spelling. Despite her mom’s objections, she prepares for the National Spelling Bee with With less than two weeks until its opening before the COVID-19 shutdown, “Akeelah and the Bee” returns to the Racine Theatre Guild’s stage Friday, April 22 - Sunday, April 24. Akeelah lives and breathes words and has a gift for spelling. This passion is overshadowed by the daily realities of her life in a tough Chicago neighborhood. Despite her mother’s objections, she studies and prepares for the National Spelling Bee with a determined spirit. As the underdog, Akeelah’s spunk and tenacity teach us all a little something about triumphing over any obstacle. • Friday, April 22 – 7 p.m. “Akeelah and the Bee” is sponsored by SC Johnson, A Family Company. Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/akeelah-and-the-bee-2/, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.