Akeelah and the Bee

Schedule

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1604 Second Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203, Birmingham, AL | Birmingham, AL

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We’re back on stage — and it’s time to fill the house!
After more than a year without a fully staged production, Encore Theatre and Gallery is proud to kick off our new season with Akeelah and the Bee by Cheryl L. West, October 2–4, 2025 at the historic Carver Theatre.
This inspiring and heartwarming play, based on the beloved film, follows Akeelah, a young girl from Chicago with a love for words and the courage to chase her dreams all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It’s a story about determination, community, and believing in yourself, perfect for audiences ages 9 to 99.
Why this show matters:
• It launches a brand-new season of theatre in Birmingham.
• It marks 7 years of Encore Theatre and Gallery creating space for storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and unites our community.
• After the long pause, we need your support like never before. Your ticket isn’t just a seat — it’s a vote for live theatre, local artists, and the power of stories that bring us together.
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts
1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
October 2–4, 2025
Tickets: www.encorebham.org
Be part of this milestone moment. Bring your friends, your family, your neighbors. Let’s pack the Carver Theatre and celebrate 7 years of Encore Theatre and Gallery in the best way possible … together.
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
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