# Inside The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Along the Rock Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock.md Podcast: [Along The Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292) Published: 2026-07-07T21:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radarfreepress/episodes/Inside-The-25th-Annual-Putnam-County-Spelling-Bee--Along-the-Rock-e3lnvp6 Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/play/122469606/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427466757-44100-2-fa59d695f3e63.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/along-the-rock-7081292/episodes/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock Duration seconds: 849 ## Resource Get ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even spell your way onto the stage! On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long is joined by Ellen Bentley , Jenna Mingus , and Joel Megill from Woodlawn Arts Academy to preview this summer's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . Learn why this fan-favorite musical is returning by popular demand, what makes every performance unique, how audience volunteers become part of the show, and why the cast says this hilarious production is unlike anything else you'll see this summer. Whether you're a longtime theater fan or looking for a fun night out, this free outdoor performance is one you won't want to miss. πŸ“… Performance Dates: July 9–11 πŸ“ Location: Woodlawn Arts Academy Outdoor Stage πŸ’² Admission: FREE πŸͺ‘ What to Bring: Lawn chairs or blankets for seating. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Recommended Audience: Ages 13+ due to some mature themes. πŸ‘‰ Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎀 Highlights: 0:00 – Introduction 0:22 – Why Woodlawn Theatre brought back The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 1:27 – Audience participation and volunteer spellers 2:50 – Rehearsals, music and organized chaos 3:34 – Building friendships through community theater 5:24 – Meet the characters: Rona Lisa Peretti & Doug Panch 6:34 – Improv, audience interaction and unique performances every night 8:25 – Why no two live theater performances are ever the same 10:01 – Favorite moments and challenges of playing each role 11:20 – Show dates, location and what to bring 12:17 – How to volunteer as a spelling bee contestant 13:12 – Final invitation to attend the show 13:31 – Closing remarks Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/along-the-rock-7081292/episodes/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.