The Backstage Show

It took two years, but Glen and Jim are finally tackling musicals! With guest Greg Kasander, who is much more experienced with musical theatre, they discuss some basic differences with non-musicals and give an overview on procedure. Should this episode be called “Musicals 102”? Maybe! Have we missed a musical topic you’d like to see covered? Leave us a voicemail or text message a...

It took two years, but Glen and Jim are finally tackling musicals! With guest Greg Kasander, who is much more experienced with musical theatre, they discuss some basic differences with non-musicals and give an overview on procedure. Have we missed a musical topic you’d like to see covered? Leave us a voicemail or text message at 267-225-8869 or visit backstage.link and click on Contact the S...

As the year draws to a close, Jim and Glen look back on what’s happened with their lives and with The Backstage Show. It’s been about two years since this crazy journey began, and their jokes are just as bad as ever. Thanks for sticking with us throughout 2019, and we look forward to coming back at you with more Community Theatre inanity in 2020! Remember, visit us at backstage.link ,...

Glen and Jim are at it again, roasting another classic, beloved “chestnut” show for their holiday special. Join them at the fireside for snide comments, mildly amusing quips, and horrible puns as they celebrate the holiday season. And why not provide them with a Christmas gift of communication? Simply visit backstage.link and click on Contact the Show. Thanks for lending us your ears!

From audience applause to media coverage to adjudication, no feedback methods are left untouched by Glen and Jim in this episode. They discuss how to separate the wheat from the chaff, how to handle the community theatre “receiving line,” and more. Please visit us at backstage.link , where you can find out more about the show, leave us feedback, and support the show. Thanks for lending...

In this episode, Jim and Glen discuss ways in which community theatres evolve over time, what and why they might change (or stay the same), and the associated consequences. Don’t forget, you can give us episode ideas, ask questions, or make comments about our show by going to backstage.link and clicking on Contact the Show. Or, you can leave us a voicemail or text message and 267-225-8869. T...

Once again, Glen and Jim are back on their respective theatrical therapy couches to talk out their mental problems. This time, they dive into what it means to feel a part of “the group” when doing a show. Visit our website at backstage.link , where you can buy Backstage Show merch to help support the show. You can contact us at 267-225-8869 to leave a voicemail or text message, or clic...

Join Jim and Glen as they discuss what Thanksgiving is all about—food! From onstage to off, they go through the ins and outs of dealing with food and drink in theatre, including their own experiences. But mostly, we thank you for listening! And for providing your feedback at backstage.link , supporting the show by sharing it with family and friends during the holiday, or perhaps by doing some holi...

This week, Glen and Jim are back on location at Langhorne Players , continuing their overview of another local community theatre. Joining them once again is member at large John Boccanfuso. From details about the historic Spring Garden Mill building to the company’s “plays worth talking about,” listen in for more details about the Langhorne Players! You can support the show by bu...

This week, Glen and Jim are on location at Langhorne Players to give an overview of another local community theatre. Joining them is member at large John Boccanfuso. From details about the historic Spring Garden Mill building to the company’s “plays worth talking about,” listen in for more details about the Langhorne Players! You can support the show by buying some merch—click on...

En route to another theatre interview (to be aired next week), Glen and Jim are at it again for another Backstage Roadshow. This time, they discuss representations of various transportation types on stage. Visit our website at  backstage.link , where you can buy Backstage Show merch to help support the show. You can contact us at 267-225-8869 to leave a voicemail or text message, or click “Co...

Once upon a midnight dreary, two hosts pondered, weak and weary Over many a staged mystery, from recently and long ago— While they babbled, nearly ranting, so exhausted, nearly panting, From their banter, their banter on The Backstage Show. “Hi, I’m Glen,” one muttered. “And I’m Jim” the other, Lo!— “And welcome to The Backstage Show!” Now distinctly...

Back to random babbling this week and Jim and Glen talk about their ongoing place in theatre and how it fits into their lives. Is it time for a shift, or is it time to take a break? Visit our website at backstage.link , where you can now buy Backstage Show merch to help support the show. You can contact us at 267-225-8869 to leave a voicemail or text message, or click “Contact the Show&#8221...

Whether they end up in a box in your closet, back at the theatre, or in a recycling bin, almost every theatrical show you go to see has an associated program. In this episode, Glen and Jim dissect the show program, examining its content in detail, discussing its pros and cons, and touching on what makes a program good. As always, visit us at backstage.link for past episodes, to contact the show, o...

We’re 63 episodes into this podcast, so what better time than now to talk about getting started in community theatre? Know a friend, who’s interested in joining your hobby? This is the episode to point them to! Glen and Jim talk about beginning a new hobby, what’s involved, and what you might need to know. Visit backstage.link where you can subscribe, catch up on past episodes, s...

In this episode, the lads take a break from more formal topics and open up their brains to let out all their random theatre thoughts. You might gain insight on Glen and Jim’s theatre thought processes, feelings about the latest show one of them saw, how theatre relates to their everyday lives… or maybe they simply like hearing themselves talk. Remember to see our revamped website at ba...

Great Autumnal Equinox, Backstage Show fans… we’re back! In this episode, Jim and Glen talk about some changes for Season Four of the show, where they went on their respective summer vacations, and what they’ve been up to, theatre-wise. See our revamped website at backstage.link , were you can now buy Backstage Show merch to help support the show. As always, you can contact us at...

Rehearsals. Arguably the most important part of a production. Certainly where you’ll spend the most time when working on a show. In this two-part episode, Jim and Glen get into the details of rehearsals—using their experience to relate how they’re broken down and what gets done when and how. We’ll be taking a break after this episode (completing our third season), but we’ll...

Rehearsals. Arguably the most important part of a production. Certainly where you’ll spend the most time when working on a show. In this two-part episode, Jim and Glen get into the details of rehearsals—using their experience to relate how they’re broken down and what gets done when and how. Remember, you can contact the show by leaving a voicemail or text message at 267-225-8869 or e-...

Inevitably, something will happen while working on a show that you’re not expecting. In this episode, Glen and Jim talk about what some of those things might be and how to avoid having these unplanned events not destroy your production… when that’s possible. You can contact the show by leaving us a voicemail or text message at 267-225-8869 or by e-mailing podcast@backstage.link.

In this episode, Jim and Glen discuss applications for improv in community theatre and share their stories. To contact the show, call 267-225-8869 or visit backstage.link

If you’ve never gotten involved in community theatre but you’ve stumbled across this podcast, perhaps it’s a question you’re now asking. If you are involved, maybe it’s a question you still ask yourself. Glen and Jim discuss the why  and share their thoughts.

Jim and Glen discuss the basic leadership structure common to most community theatres, touch on their experience with theatre politics, and how you might best avoid becoming ensnared.

Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.

Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.