The Backstage Show

Everyone is inspired by something. In this episode, Glen and Jim discuss the shows that inspired them, running down another top ten, this time of the shows that have influenced them the most in their community theatre escapades.

In this two-part series, Jim and Glen walk you through the different types of theatre sets and what’s involved in their construction. This high-level overview gives you an idea of how community theatre sets come together.

In this two-part series, Jim and Glen walk you through the different types of theatre sets and what’s involved in their construction. This high-level overview gives you an idea of how community theatre sets come together.

Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their journey is Steve DiNenno, frequent collaborator, friend, and Barn board member.

Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their journey is Steve DiNenno, frequent collaborator, friend, and Barn board member.

Sure, Glen and Jim have worked at many different theatres in the Philadelphia suburbs, but none of them have been perfect . In this episode, they discuss the bad and the good and try to hash out what would be their ideal community theatre. Connect with us: Visit us on our website at http://backstage.link View our social media at @TheBackstagePod (Twitter and Facebook) E-mail us at podcast@backstag...

For some, the week leading up to opening night can be a nightmarish hell week. For others, it’s merely production week. In this episode, Glen and Jim discuss all the ins and outs of technical week and what its meant to them. Connect with us: Visit us on our website at http://backstage.link View our social media at @TheBackstagePod (Twitter and Facebook) E-mail us at podcast@backstage.link Ca...

Because there’s not enough fooling around on this podcast already, Jim and Glen let out all the stops for an episode dedicated to the theatrical fool, exploring its past, discussing its present, and presenting its future in a three-act, four-hour radio play. If you like our podcast, please share us with a friend. Better yet, rate us or leave us a review in iTunes or wherever you listen. Word...

In this episode, Glen and Jim dive back into the topic of casting, last discussed in the four-part series, Auditions and Casting, that begin with Episode 5. Now they go into more detail about precasting—when is it acceptable, when is it not, and how should it be handled? If you like our podcast, please share us with a friend. Better yet, rate us or leave us a review in iTunes or wherever you liste...

They begin with a built-in common interest and burn brightest during a production. But are they different from other friendships? And do they end when the final curtain falls? Jim and Glen examine theatre friendships from their perspective in this episode. If you like our podcast, please share us with a friend. Better yet, rate us or leave us a review in iTunes or wherever you listen. Word of mout...

Glen and Jim step out from backstage and into the audience to give you an idea of what you might experience from the patron’s perspective. You get the lowdown on everything from buying tickets to what happens when the curtain closes.

Glen and Jim step out from backstage and into the audience to give you an idea of what you might experience from the patron’s perspective. You get the lowdown on everything from buying tickets to what happens when the curtain closes.

Glen and Jim delve into the life and works of the late, great playwright Neil Simon (1927–2018). After a discussion of his career, they filter their (admittedly minimal) experiences with his work into Top Five lists.

One of the most important components of a successful show is a cast that gets along. In their first episode of the new year, Glen and Jim delve into cast politics and how people from different backgrounds come together to make community theatre work.

One of the most important components of a successful show is a cast that gets along. In their first episode of the new year, Glen and Jim delve into cast politics and how people from different backgrounds come together to make community theatre work.

As the year comes to a close, Jim and Glen reflect on the start of their podcast, changes they’ve made, and thoughts on what lies ahead. There’s also a discussion of their 2018 theatre experiences… and the usual tangents.

Glen and Jim pull out all the stops on this Christmas Eve extravaganza, featuring everything from carols to roasting a chestnut. Bear witness to what may become our holiday tradition!

Glen and Jim discuss the things that audience members do that distract on-stage performers. Individual top-five lists were made, but there’s bound to be some overlap!

In a more loose, “(almost) anything goes” format, Jim and Glen welcome their longtime theatre friends Steve and Renée for a conversation about their experiences with community theatre throughout the years.

In a more loose, “(almost) anything goes” format, Jim and Glen welcome their longtime theatre friends Steve and Renée for a conversation about their experiences with community theatre throughout the years.

Glen and Jim talk about drawing the line between involvement and over-involvement with theatre, including how that line moves over time, and what to do to combat burnout and maximize enjoyment. Got your own story of theatre burnout? Share it with us at podcast@backstage.link ! See our website at https://backstage.link or visit our Facebook Page at  https://www.facebook.com/TheBackstagePod/

Riffing off an Arts People blog entry by Patrick Spike, Jim and Glen explore the evolving expectations of community theatre (from inside as well as from the audience) and discuss the implications. Arts People blog article: https://www.arts-people.com/expectation-for-community-theatres/ Patrick Spike’s website: http://www.patrickspike.com/

The set often gives the audience its first impression of a show. Glen and Jim bring Erin Ryan in to discuss the ins and outs of community theatre set design.

Theatre may be a visual medium, but a good production meets your ears with more than just the actors’ voices. In this episode, Jim and Glen discuss details about sound design for community theatre.

Everyone knows not to say “MacBeth” in a theatre. In this episode, Glen and Jim delve further into several theatre superstitions, the history behind them, and their personal experiences.