A short film about a spelling bee and a child's fear will get a public premiere at City Opera House on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. Scott Berry presents Jitters, with free admission and advance registration required, according to the venue's event announcement.

What the film explores
The announced story follows a young boy with dyslexia who is trying to overcome his fear of a monster during a spelling bee. The venue describes the film as a comedy-drama. That description gives audiences a starting point for deciding whether the subject interests them and a reason to check the program when planning a downtown evening.

The program also includes a live jazz band, a Full Tilt comedy show, and an interview with the film's director and main actor. These additions make the listing more than a film-only invitation. Someone attending primarily for the screening should allow room for the accompanying performances and conversation rather than scheduling another commitment immediately afterward.

Reserve before making plans
Use the official registration page linked by City Opera House. Free admission should not be read as permission to arrive without registering. Keep the confirmation available and make sure everyone in your party has the required reservation.

The event announcement does not state a full program runtime or a finishing time. Readers planning a ride, dinner reservation or babysitter should ask the box office for guidance. Likewise, check with the venue about age suitability instead of inferring that a story featuring a child is automatically intended for every age group.

Finding the theater
City Opera House is at 106 East Front Street in downtown Traverse City. Its directions page places the entrance between Union and Cass streets, on the south side of Front Street. The same page links to city parking information and identifies the Larry C. Hardy and Old Town garages as parking options.

Choose parking with enough time to walk to the entrance and find your seat. If combining the event with a meal, make your restaurant reservation separately; the premiere listing does not promise dinner. Check current parking signs or the city's linked information rather than assuming an evening event means every space is free.

Ask about access in advance
The venue's accessibility and visitor FAQ lists accessible seating, listening devices and elevator access. Some arrangements require advance coordination. The box office can help clarify the best entrance and seating plan for a particular visitor; its published number is 231-941-8082.

A useful question for the conversation
Consider what you would like to hear from the filmmakers: how they approached the spelling-bee setting, how performance changes a short story, or why comedy and tension were combined. These are suggested discussion prompts, not promised interview topics. Recheck the event page before leaving for any program or registration updates.

Make the reservation work for your group
If friends are registering separately, agree on an arrival time and a meeting point before show night. Anyone who needs help with the ticketing page should contact the box office rather than assuming another person's confirmation admits an entire group. For plans that depend on an exact finish, wait for the venue's answer before committing to a later reservation. The published 7 p.m. time establishes the start, not the duration of the evening.