The Geeks discuss the high- and ever higher-tech state of theatrical productions and wonder if "enough" is actually too much, and whether technology helps or hinders a community theatre's creative approaches.

The Geeks discuss the high- and ever higher-tech state of theatrical productions and wonder if "enough" is actually too much, and whether technology helps or hinders a community theatre's creative approaches.

What can you do to deal with backstage hanky panky and other disruptive "stuff" in community theatre?

Community theatre is a great social activity, but problems do arise when behaviors that may (or may not) be ok away from the theatre become distractions or even liabilities within a cast.  While we can't regulate people's feelings, we can set guidelines that make for a better experience for all.  The Geeks discuss dealing with bad behavior, and more importantly, preventing it.  Send us YOUR feedback.

Music provided by Music Alley.

What can you do to deal with backstage hanky panky and other disruptive "stuff" in community theatre?

Community theatre is a great social activity, but problems do arise when behaviors that may (or may not) be ok away from the theatre become distractions or even liabilities within a cast.  While we can't regulate people's feelings, we can set guidelines that make for a better experience for all.  The Geeks discuss dealing with bad behavior, and more importantly, preventing it.  Send us YOUR feedback.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Is the term "actress" outmoded?

The Geeks have been accused of being a little "old school" at times (whatever that means), and all three of us remember when the term "actress" was the standard way of referring to a female on stage.  In this abbreviated episode, the Geeks discuss why and when the terminology appeared to change, and whether or not it's ok to still use the older term.

What do YOU think?  Is this even a debate worth having?  Should those who say "actress" be subject to a social smackdown?  Let us know via our contact form (below) or send a note to Dave, John or Marcia @ theatregeeks.com.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Links on this subject:

Playbill Magazine

College Confidential

The Guardian

LA Times

Is the term "actress" outmoded?

The Geeks have been accused of being a little "old school" at times (whatever that means), and all three of us remember when the term "actress" was the standard way of referring to a female on stage.  In this abbreviated episode, the Geeks discuss why and when the terminology appeared to change, and whether or not it's ok to still use the older term.

What do YOU think?  Is this even a debate worth having?  Should those who say "actress" be subject to a social smackdown?  Let us know via our contact form (below) or send a note to Dave, John or Marcia @ theatregeeks.com.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Links on this subject:

Playbill Magazine

College Confidential

The Guardian

LA Times

Are awards nights at a community theatre a good thing or a bad thing?

After a peculiarly breathy beginning, the Geeks get down to the business of awards.  Some community theatres have an annual in-company awards ceremony honoring best actors/actresses, directors, etc.  Some may feel that this only breeds internal jealousies and bad feelings.  Others may feel it provides an incentive for quality in all aspects of production.  The Geeks tell you what they think.  Now, what do YOU think.  Let us know via our contact page.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Are awards nights at a community theatre a good thing or a bad thing?

After a peculiarly breathy beginning, the Geeks get down to the business of awards.  Some community theatres have an annual in-company awards ceremony honoring best actors/actresses, directors, etc.  Some may feel that this only breeds internal jealousies and bad feelings.  Others may feel it provides an incentive for quality in all aspects of production.  The Geeks tell you what they think.  Now, what do YOU think.  Let us know via our contact page.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Community theatre was Colleen Williamson's springboard to an exciting life performing on cruise ships.

Colleen Williamson joins us for a fascinating talk about her life as a cruise ship actress, singer and entertainer, that started over 20 years ago.  Possessed of a great singing voice and natural acting ability, Colleen was urged by a friend to audition with a cruise ship line's entertainment arm.  Today, she travels much of the year, to places most of us only dream about, and performs on the water in everything from musical comedies to her own cabaret act.

All three Geeks are old friends of Colleen, so the conversation is friendly, fun and we get up close and personal, finding out what life is like for an entertainer on the ocean.

Music provided by Music Alley.

Community theatre was Colleen Williamson's springboard to an exciting life performing on cruise ships.

Colleen Williamson joins us for a fascinating talk about her life as a cruise ship actress, singer and entertainer, that started over 20 years ago.  Possessed of a great singing voice and natural acting ability, Colleen was urged by a friend to audition with a cruise ship line's entertainment arm.  Today, she travels much of the year, to places most of us only dream about, and performs on the water in everything from musical comedies to her own cabaret act.

All three Geeks are old friends of Colleen, so the conversation is friendly, fun and we get up close and personal, finding out what life is like for an entertainer on the ocean.

Music provided by Music Alley.