The Art & Business of Community Theater

The groupies gather once again in the Green Room to discuss AI in theater. The good, the bad and the ugly of it all. Brian shamelessly promotes his, Carol and Ron's new radio show, Kori talks about the shows she's seen in Stratford and Dave mentions his Bottom. Really. No joke. You've got to listen to it to believe it!

The groupies huddle in the Green Room to welcome back Kori who regales everyone with her summer trips to Broadway. It's a plethora of reviews (did someone say Lost Boys again?!) Dave updates us on the latest MCP production as well as a big announcement regarding three of our groupies! All that and Groupie Field Correspondent, Patricia, gives us her lates play reading review! So unless your onstage, join us!

The Green Room Groupies are back to talk about money, money, money! The economics of Community Theater, how it impacts your community and how to take advantage of that. Dave, Kathleen, Bob and Mark crash on the Green Room couches to discuss ways to grow your local theater. Also, we've got mail! And Kathleen gives a review of Southgate Community Players & Off the Cuff Theater Company called "Complicated Women." Come on in and have a seat and join us!

Dave, Bob, Kathleen and Mark are hanging in the Green Room this week to discuss the fun and the energy in working backstage. Questions are contemplated, like, "Should everyone work backstage before being put onstage?" Also, Dave gives us a review of the show "Matilda"! Come on in and grab a chair! It's time to talk about backstage fun and hijinks!

Dave, Ron, Bob and Carol are hanging out in the Green Room this week to talk about what to keep and what not to keep behind stage or in a storage room (if you have one). How many Nun costumes does one need to keep? Also the important question - "Should we keep this Nazi flag or not?" It's those little things that are important, folks! Join us in the Green Room for a lively discussion!

The Green Room Groupies are back with more information, more hijinks, and more levity as they discuss the important issues of directing community theater. Carol compares her time directing children compared to adults, Brian reveals the one show he should have never directed and Dave fills everyone in on his backstage tour of the Fisher Theater! So come on in, have a seat and join us!

Andrew Kleopfer returns to the Green Room with the rest of the groupies to discuss a topic requested by a listener, "What's the best way to work with animals on stage." Several options are discussed as Dave states a fact about cats that will send a shiver down your spine! Also Kathleen review's The Croswell's production of Gypsy. Is everything coming up roses? Join us in the Green Room and find out!

The Groupies gather around newest member, Andrew Kleopfer who went from Community Theater alumnus to professional actor. Listen to his inspiring story while Andrew deals with his first time through the Tangentverse. Also another script review and Dave reveals a hidden culinary talent! You don't want to miss this one!

The Green Room Groupies return to discuss the differences between practical sound effects versus internet acquired effects. Dave gives his review of Southgate Players: "Calendar Girl" and Kathleen shares her experience with the theater company. Plus! Brian reveals his brief but exciting conversation with Jeff Daniels about the one role they have in common. Come on into the Green Room and join us! Bring snacks!

The Groupies are are back in the Green Room to discuss on stage chemistry. Is it natural or can it be developed? Also Dave gives his review of "The Wiz" and the groupies discuss disheartening news about the intolerance over a Nebraska production of Frozen. Come on in and join us!