The Art & Business of Community Theater

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The Art & Business of Community Theater Podcast

Have a seat in the Green Room and listen to the "groupies" as they discuss all things related to operating a community theater and putting on a great show! topics such as the philosophy of set design, how to sell more tickets, theater accessibility, diversity, show selection and what the hell is wrong with audiences/directors/actors are thoroughly covered and sometimes even researched. in addition show news, reviews and even trips to the Tangentverse (you'll have to listen to find out what this is)!

  1. 16 SEPT

    Episode 81: Playing Historical Characters"

    Some of the usual suspects are back, minus Ron and Kathleen. The topic is how much research should you do when playing a historical character. Carol reveals her favorite accent of all time, Dave and Brian discuss their upcoming show, "Moonlight & Magnolias", Bob's witty one-liners are in abundance and Brian gives a review on a unique version of "The Importance of Being Earnest" that he saw in Edinburgh, Scotland. Come hither and let the groupies regale you with the topic of the week!

    56 min

  2. 12 AUG

    Episode 80: "Whose Turn Is It To Direct This Time? Attracting and Keeping New Directors"

    Those Groupies are back early thanks to a vacationing Editor. The gang, minus Ronald Roberts, discuss how to attract new directors, how to encourage them and tips for them. Tangents are heard, Carol reveals what her biggest fear was when she started directing, David Wahr subtly tries to entice Kathleen into directing- finally, and Brian Burchette has an emotional moment on the air (much to the surprise of nobody). Insert eye roll here. Check it our and we'll see you all again in September!

    1h 1m

  3. 5 AUG

    Episode 79: "Who Am I This Time? Playing Multiple Roles"

    The Groupies gather to discuss the difficulties in playing more than one character in the same show as well as the importance of audience interaction during productions. Bob Yoman takes us into the Tangentverse with a Star Trek reference and David Wahr has a timely review of a show that includes a young man in a speedo! Hmmmm..... Join us and check it out!!!!

    57 min

  4. 22 JUL

    Episode 78: "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Choosing Auditions Songs vs. Director's Choice

    The Groupies return to discuss which is better, choosing your own song to sing at auditions or having the director choose them. Robert Yoman takes them on a merry trip through the Tangentverse. Ronald Roberts surprises everyone with his go to song for musicals and Carol's personal comment causes David Wahr to apologize to an entire country! You got to hear it to believe it! All this and Kathleen McBee has a review of a new show at the Purple Rose Theater! Join us!

    52 min

  5. 8 JUL

    Episode 77: "I Had a Dream, Baby!: Visioning For Your Theater"

    The groupies, minus Brian gather to discuss the visions they have for themselves and their Community Theater group. But what's this?! Someone new joins the table! Welcome Mark Thornton, who brings a younger perspective to the discussions. All this and a road trip review from Kathleen and a show review from Dave!

    57 min

  6. 24 JUN

    Episode 76: "Little Set of Horrors: Scene Design"

    Dave, Ron, Carol and Brian gather to discuss scene design. Broadway Brian gives his review on the Off-Broadway revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" and Bob finally reappears with a very special guest, but the question still remains.... where is Kathleen?

    51 min

  7. 11 JUN

    Episode 75: "The State of Community Theater Since Covid'

    Ron and Brian are back! Bob and Kathleen are missing! The musical chairs continue as the Groupies celebrate their diamond jubilee by reflecting on the state of theater and community theater since Covid. Also, Brian gives the groupies a quiz to test their knowledge on the first 75 episodes.

    1h 4m

  8. 27 MAY

    Episode #74: "An Actor Prepares"

    Dave, Carol, Bob and Kathleen return to the Green Room to discuss that age old question: How does an actor prepare for a role! The ladies discuss how they are working on their Steel Magnolia characters while their directors for the show (Ron and Brian) are away. Hmmmm..... Come see how those ladies really feel about their recent directors!

    50 min
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Have a seat in the Green Room and listen to the "groupies" as they discuss all things related to operating a community theater and putting on a great show! topics such as the philosophy of set design, how to sell more tickets, theater accessibility, diversity, show selection and what the hell is wrong with audiences/directors/actors are thoroughly covered and sometimes even researched. in addition show news, reviews and even trips to the Tangentverse (you'll have to listen to find out what this is)!

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