The Art & Business of Community Theater

Monroe Community Players
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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)!

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 116: "Why's Everybody Always Picking on Us?"

    The Groupies are back with one important question - why doesn't community theater get the respect it deserves? Of course tangents abound because, well, it's The Green Room. Come on in and have a seat, but don't miss your call for places!

    48 min

  2. FEB 9

    Episode 115: "Love, Valour, Compassion Co-Ordinator?"

    The groupies gather together to discuss intimacy on stage and what is needed to make everyone comfortable. Of course memories abound and Kathleen's list comes out! Also, Carol gives us her review of "Shucked". Have a seat and a listen, in the Green Room!

    1h 3m

  3. JAN 26

    Episode 114: "Read the Play!"

    The Groupies have a seat in the Green Room to discuss the danger of choosing a play based on the movie but oh boy does the Tangentverse rear it's head and by the time the episodes over the Groupies have taken several side roads. Hop in and join them for a rollicking and thrilling ride!

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 12

    Episode 113: "Thoroughly Modern Theater Problems (and more)"

    The groupies return in 2026 for a Hodge podge of discussions including hiding tattoos and what "bag of tricks" do you use during auditions? Dave gives his review of "Shucked" as the second Groupie to see the musical, with Carol waiting in the wings for her turn. Come on into the Green Room, it's going to get a bit corny!

    1h 8m

  5. 12/22/2025

    Episode 112: "Only Murders in the Green Room!"

    The Groupies celebrate the holidays discussing murder! What their favorite murder mysteries are and which ones they'd like to do or seen done or which ones they have done. Oh yeah, Christmas Carol is mentioned which makes Carol wretch just a little bit. Come on in and join us! The Green Room Groupies wish everyone a joyous holiday season!

    57 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Episode 111: "Getting Down to Business With Zack Collins, CEO of Ludus"

    The Groupies are learning all about he latest trends in theater management and the software to support it when Zachary Collins, CEO and co-founder of Ludus visits the Green Room. We learn the state of community theatre as a business, when to automate messages to donors, and even what SAAS stands for. Join in as we put the "business" back into The Art of Community Theater!

    56 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Episode 110: "Nature vs. Nurture! Is acting taught or instinctive?"

    The groupies take a moment out of their busy Thanksgiving schedule to relax in the Green Room and contemplate if acting is an innate ability or something that can be learned. Things go sideways quickly though when Carol and Dave try to explain six/seven to Brian who seems triggered by the whole thing. Before you sit down for that turkey dinner, come join the groupies and don't forget to weigh in!

    55 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    Episode 109: ""I Have an Itchy Trigger Warning"

    The Groupies are back in the Green Room to discuss how far down the rabbit hole a community theater group should go when it comes to "trigger warnings". From Shakespeare to 'Night Mother, what and when is too much? The conversation gets deep and intense but also tangent-y, because what's life without a few good tangents. Come on in, have a seat and join us!

    2h 4m
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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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