The Art & Business of Community Theater

Dave, Carol, Bob and Kathleen return to the Green Room to discuss that age old question: How does an actor prepare for a role! The ladies discuss how they are working on their Steel Magnolia characters while their directors for the show (Ron and Brian) are away. Hmmmm..... Come see how those ladies really feel about their recent directors!

The Groupies, minus Ron and Brian, discuss several topics that have come through the Green Room. Kathleen talks about her visit to a local theater and Dave laments Ron not being with them.... just Ron. Hmmmm.... Yes, the Editor did notice that.... Join us and come and waist an hour or two... doodly doo! (actually less than an hour)

The Groupies tackle the question: You Might Be a Diva if.... (apologies to Jeff Foxworthy!) Can Diva's use their attitude for the good of the organization? Dave and Brian share some personal experiences throughout their theater careers. Ron and Bob keep count on how many signs there really are! And Kathleen gives a review on "Our Town!" Listen in and find out if you might just be a Diva!

The Groupies return with the question, where does the heart of theater truly live, Broadway or Community? Ron gets in two, count them two, sports references! Bob and Kathleen make several interesting points and Brian makes a startling announcement that could very well alter the group's dynamics... forever!!!!

The Groupies return with a totally different question: "What do you hate about theater?' Yep, we're going there! Ron surprises everyone with a long overdue rant! Kathleen points out that making money in a show isn't always a sign of a successful show, and Dave and Carol discuss their opinions on Wicked and Hadestown! It's definitely a must listen too!

In this episode, Dave asks the questions, are there certain shows that belong in certain venues and when can you take a show on the road. Brian makes a horribly off-color joke that may bring the Groupies letters, Bob takes the group into the Tangenverse with Woodstock, Ron sits quietly in fear of it becoming a "Ron episode" and Kathleen and Carol falsely assume why Dave wasn't all together thrille...

The Green Room Groupies Return with the question, how does a director handle actors who don't see the character the same way as they do. Many ideas and suggestions are thrown out and while Kathleen is still away, Brian brings up their discussion from Monroe Community Players' recent production of "Becky's New Car". What will be Kathleen's response when she returns?! GASP! Is there inner turmoil in...

This episode, the Groupies discuss what a director needs to do to prepare for auditions. Bob and Carol bring up several good points. Ron gets in a sports reference! Brian has a crisis of faith! Does Dave inadvertently reveal his favorite groupie?!?! The gang talks about the shows that had the most impact on their lives. And the big question on everyone's mind is..... Is this a Ron episode? Join us...

The Groupies return for Part 2 of a very special episode. How do you market the love you have for Community Theater! Dave raises the question of which is more marketable, whose in the show or what the show is about? How should we tell the story? Brian discusses his idea for marketing MCP's latest show. Bob continues to find new adjectives to describe himself. Kathleen plays Devil's Advocate to Dav...

It's a full house as the Green Room Groupies reminisce about the moments they've had that shaped their love and dedication to community theater. Carol throws out a sports reference as Ron looks on in horror! Bob reflects on his time with Death of a Salesman and The Producers, which Kathleen has never seen, and Broadway Brian gives a review of the Broadway revival, "Spamalot"

Those Green Room Groupies all return for the first episode of the New Year! The topic of how to increase membership and volunteers tangents off into how to get the young actors into your organization. Ron gives us a long overdue sports analogy, Kathleen reminisces on her first time with Monroe Community Players, Carol and Bob bring up several good points and Dave reveals what he considers to be a...

The Groupies return and with a surprise - Groupie Carol is with them!!!! The troupe discusses their favorite Christmas Play, or dislike, as the case may be. An interesting discussion is had on how to deal with different personality types and Carol has a review of & Juliet. Give it a listen! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's better than Cats! MEOW! Join us for a holiday edition and the Green Room Grou...

The groupies are back and this time they are discussing the art of projecting! Are microphones a necessity these days? Dave tries his hand at a new greeting (spoiler: It's not good), the group is shocked to uncover a deep dark secret about Ron (spoiler: it's just a bit), Bob gives a review on the TV show Frasier (spoiler: It's not a review at all) and Kathleen doesn't have a review this time (spoi...

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 eventu...

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 announc...

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 reachin...

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!

The groupies discuss Children's Theater and the reasons for doing it. Ron and Bill reveal their legal issues with each other. Dave reveals a classic play that he's never liked and Brian gives his review of the Broadway show, "Shucked". All that and a Tangentverse moment featuring Candy Corn! If you know us, you'll know this is not surprising. Join us for interesting discussions and lots of laughs.

This is it folks! The big 5 0! Almost all the groupies are here to welcome Dr. Bill McCloskey into the fold as they finally discuss - The Bard! Also the Green Room Groupies discuss The Croswell's hilarious production of, "The Play That Goes Wrong". Come join us in our celebration.