Along The Rock4 Aug 2025

Toad-ally Talented: Meet the Cast of A Year with Frog and Toad

Season 2, Episode 79

Join us for this heartwarming episode of Along the Rock, brought to you by the Radar Free Press, as host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Ellen Bently, Joel Megill, and Jordann Langner-Fishman to talk about Woodlawn Arts Academy’s Theater in the Park production of A Year with Frog and Toad.

Discover what makes outdoor theater so magical (and occasionally buggy), hear behind-the-scenes stories from rehearsals, and learn how this family-friendly musical brings the beloved Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel to life. Plus, get all the details on the special character meet-and-greet happening on August 9!

Whether you're a theater enthusiast or looking for the perfect first show for your kids, this episode offers a fun and insightful look at community theater under the stars.

🎭 Show Dates: August 7–9 at 7:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Woodlawn Outdoor Theater

🧺 Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks—and don’t forget the bug spray!

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:24 - Overview of A Year with Frog and Toad

0:55 - What makes Theatre in the Park different?

2:06 - Meet Frog and Toad!

2:56 - Favorite part of playing Frog and Toad?

4:25 - The Challenges of Preforming Outdoors

6:07 - Memorable Moments from Rehearsals

7:23 - What to know before seeing the show?

8:24 - Excerpt from "Frog and Toad are Friends, "Spring, by Arnold Lobel

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