International Linguistica Competition - Fundraiser for The Word of the Day

Welcome to the International Linguistica Competition! More than just a "bee," test your knowledge of spelling, word origins and definitions.

About this Event

The International Linguistica is a fictional linguistics competition featured in The Word of the Day, crafted by the playwright Cori Diaz. More than just a "bee," competitors (including YOU) will test their knowledge of spelling, word origins and definitions. There are prizes in store for our winner(s)! Doors will open at 8:45, and the competition starts at 9:00 PM.

The International Linguistica Competition is a fundraiser for Cori Diaz's play THE WORD OF THE DAY, presented Off-Broadway this summer at SheNYC. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $15 to $50 with a recommended 1-item minimum at the bar.

Can't make our fundraising event? You can still support The Word of the Day by donating to our campaign here!

Come see our production of The Word of the Day on July 19th & 20th at Classic Stage Company!

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Twenty-five-year-old Nicolet Diana is known for winning the International Linguistica, a spelling competition as rigorous as the Olympics. But after a world-famous linguist is found dead, Nicolet is put under house arrest, and is convinced someone is communicating with her through her local newspaper’s word-of-the-day segments. Concerned she may be a danger to herself, the police send in Magdalena, a hairstylist-turned-crisis counselor…who happens to be Nicolet’s ex-girlfriend. Set against a backdrop of obsession, manipulation, and linguistic prowess, The Word of the Day is a powerful examination of toxic devotion, manipulative power dynamics, and the dangerous allure of words.

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