The Art & Business of Community Theater

The Groupies return in time for a Thanksgiving discussion about family members that just don't understand the love for community theater. Kathleen has a review for The Toledo Repertoire Theater! Bob and Brian tangent off into the X-Men universe and Dave relates a family story that opens the discussion. Oh and Ron is there! Really! Honest!

The Green Room Groupies discuss the do's and don'ts of a cast party as well as the tradition of gifts. Tangent's abound. Bob is still missed and a review of Southgate Community Players' "Steel Magnolias" is given by Brian. What?!?! Not Kathleen?!?! Nope! Join us, but this is totally a BYOB!!!

The groupies return with the question - How do we help train new actors. The gang is sadly missing one of their own this episode, but a serious discussion is had, the usual trips to the tangentverse is taken and the gang gives a shout out to a listener who actually joined them in a MCP production! Oh and Kathleen has a review!!!!

Don't let the title fool you, the groupies delve deep to root out who should be responsible for what, if you have your own theater space. Also, Kathleen has a review! Ron comments on his Google skills. Bob's one liners fly fast and furious. Brian makes a not so shocking announcement about an upcoming trip. And does Dave mention Daddy Warbucks? Ummm.... does the sun come out tomorrow?

In this thrilling episode, the Groupies celebrate their 2 year anniversary and Monroe Community Players 75th anniversary. Dave gives a shout out to the CTAM Fall Conference. Ron talks about Rumors and Bob and Brian get to squeeze in Star Trek references. All of this and another review from Kathleen!

The Green Room Groupies return with another discussion about play selection. Tensions still run high between Ron and Brian and Kathleen and Dave after the last episode - the backstage drama continues! And Bob seeks out a bowl of cereal. Also El De Facto brings up a spontaneous topic of the possibility of using A.I. in theater. Is there a danger? And Bob asks the question, Could a programmer eventually win a Tony? Interesting discussions abound! You don't want to miss it!

The groupies discuss how to cast a drama. Kathleen has a show review! Bob has issues with zombies! Ron speaks on behalf of supporting characters! And an innocuous comment from Dave about Kathleen may have driven a wedge between the groupies!!!! Brian is left devastated. Is there really backstage drama in the Green Room? You'll have to listen to find out!

In this episode you get a taste of what happens before the "recording button" gets pressed. The giggles take over the Green Room Groupies but they are able to maintain it as they discuss "Top tips for your successful musical theater production." Kathleen gives her critique of a new show! Ron sneaks in a sports reference! Brian reflects what he did wrong on the only musical he directed.Bob announces the death of a comedian! Dave shocks everyone with a Hee Haw announcement! All this and Melissa McCarthy! Well... sort of. This one's definitely unique folks!

The Groupies gather again to discuss the use and impact of social media with community theater. Brian gives his review of Dear Evan Hanson, Dave's niece calls him out on a comment made in the last episode! Bob comes up with an idea for another podcast! Brian tries to cross-promote the guy's other podcast which leaves Kathleen feeling unloved and Ron emphasizes reaching out to those who are reaching out to the theater.

The Groupies are stunned when their de facto leader announces he has no topic! WHAT??? Ron reveals his favorite musical. Bob mentions cereal. New Groupie, Bill, name drops someone called Stanislavsky, and Brian makes Kathleen cry. All this and the questions remains.... What is the topic??? Tune in to find out!