Be respectful of both your audience and your fellow actors

The Geeks have talked often about the annoying things that some audience members may do that hurt the theatregoing experience for everyone.  This time, they delve into the topic of backstage etiquette for both cast and crew.  Sometimes little things can cause large problems, even when we may not intend them to.  Talking, whispering, being in the wrong position, not being in position at all, etc., are all matters of professionalism, etiquette and respect  for each other.

Send us YOUR thoughts on this episode, and we may record a "part 2" down the road.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Be respectful of both your audience and your fellow actors

The Geeks have talked often about the annoying things that some audience members may do that hurt the theatregoing experience for everyone.  This time, they delve into the topic of backstage etiquette for both cast and crew.  Sometimes little things can cause large problems, even when we may not intend them to.  Talking, whispering, being in the wrong position, not being in position at all, etc., are all matters of professionalism, etiquette and respect  for each other.

Send us YOUR thoughts on this episode, and we may record a "part 2" down the road.

Music provided by Music Alley.

What kind of director are you?  What kind of director is best?

Directors come in all styles -- from overly easygoing (REAL smooth) or difficult bordering on abusive (REAL sharp).  Where's the sweet spot on the contiuum?  The Geeks discuss.

 

Music provide by Music Alley.

What kind of director are you?  What kind of director is best?

Directors come in all styles -- from overly easygoing (REAL smooth) or difficult bordering on abusive (REAL sharp).  Where's the sweet spot on the contiuum?  The Geeks discuss.

 

Music provide by Music Alley.

Stratford Festival's publicity director Ann Swerdfager joins the Geeks

We've mentioned the Stratford Festival plenty of times on Theatre Geeks, but it certainly bears repeating that Ontario's longtime Shakespeare (and a whole lotta other theatre) festival is one of the theatrical gems of North America.  Just a hop and a skip from the USA midwest, and a pleasant drive from either Detroit/Windsor or Niagara Falls, it's worth everyone's time.

Ann Swerdfager grew up with the Stratford Festival, and after several years in the "outside" world, returned to her roots in this small town with a great idea that grew in the middle Ontario.  She shares a bit of her story of growing up in this rarefied air, and gives us a preview of this year's Stratford Festival.

 

Stratford Festival is at : http://www.stratfordfestival.ca

Music provided by Music Alley

Stratford Festival's publicity director Ann Swerdfager joins the Geeks

We've mentioned the Stratford Festival plenty of times on Theatre Geeks, but it certainly bears repeating that Ontario's longtime Shakespeare (and a whole lotta other theatre) festival is one of the theatrical gems of North America.  Just a hop and a skip from the USA midwest, and a pleasant drive from either Detroit/Windsor or Niagara Falls, it's worth everyone's time.

Ann Swerdfager grew up with the Stratford Festival, and after several years in the "outside" world, returned to her roots in this small town with a great idea that grew in the middle Ontario.  She shares a bit of her story of growing up in this rarefied air, and gives us a preview of this year's Stratford Festival.

 

Stratford Festival is at : http://www.stratfordfestival.ca

Music provided by Music Alley

Which is better: bad theatre or no theatre?

Actor Robert Miller joins the geeks for a second session and one of our most lively debates ever. Dave recently saw a quote that stated that we need more theatre over all, good and bad, and that the bad begets good over time.  We've all seen bad shows.  Is it better to see a poor production, or are we better off with no theatre at all?  Very interesting discussion.

What do YOU think?  Listen to this episode and then send us your opinion via our feedback form.

 

Music provided by Music Alley.

Which is better: bad theatre or no theatre?

Actor Robert Miller joins the geeks for a second session and one of our most lively debates ever. Dave recently saw a quote that stated that we need more theatre over all, good and bad, and that the bad begets good over time.  We've all seen bad shows.  Is it better to see a poor production, or are we better off with no theatre at all?  Very interesting discussion.

What do YOU think?  Listen to this episode and then send us your opinion via our feedback form.

 

Music provided by Music Alley.

This week the Geeks are joined by Robert J. Miller, a former member of the local (Elkhart Civic Theatre) troupe and now a professional actor. Bob is about to play Tevye in a regional production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw, Indiana.  We talk to him about the value of the community theatre experience and how he approaches this iconic character.

Wagon Wheel Theatre is HERE.

Music provided by Music Alley

This week the Geeks are joined by Robert J. Miller, a former member of the local (Elkhart Civic Theatre) troupe and now a professional actor. Bob is about to play Tevye in a regional production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw, Indiana.  We talk to him about the value of the community theatre experience and how he approaches this iconic character.

Wagon Wheel Theatre is HERE.

Music provided by Music Alley