The Art & Business of Community Theater

Hey Hey we're the Groupies and our De Facto leader (Dave) has titled this episode, "Ads, Sponsors and Donors, OH MY!" The gang discusses how to find them, what the differences between the three are. Brian gives a review of The Lion King, Dave makes a subtle suggestion (Not!) for directing Annie and Ron, Kathleen and Bob are all dragged into multiple Tangentverse discussions.

This week the Green Room Groupies ask the question, "How do you know what kind of shows your audience wants to see"? Dave & brian pick on Bob about his favorite musical. Ron goes out of his lane with a wise, but non sports reference and Kathleen gives her review of "A Jagged Little Pill".

The Green Room Groupies discuss... The Green Room! Or is it a light beige? Dave reflects on his one missed entrance. Kathleen gives a review of Becky's New Car. Bob describes the horror of working with Toto (the dog, not the band). And Dave steals Ron's sports analogy.

The Green Room Groupies return to discuss Banned Shows! Dave and Ron talk about what wise people once told them. Kathleen surprises everyone by volunteering to direct "A View From The Bridge" Bob revisits his love for Fruit Loops while Brian obsesses over nudity on stage. All this and we discover that Dave has played Daddy Warbucks twice!!!! (Yeah, we were shocked as well!)

While Ron is still away, the OG group discusses the good, the bad and the ugly in dealing with other creative people. Dave throws out a Hamilton reference, Bob promotes Vernors and Brian surprises everyone by throwing out a sports reference.

The groupies return, sadly minus Ron, to discuss the changes in language during auditions as well as inclusive casting. Dave does a review of a recently seen show, Bob asks the groupies if they enjoy making an audience laugh, cry or sit in complete silence and awe, and Brian wonders how Groupie Carol is going to react to some of the opinions given. It's a must listen to folks!!!

In another thrilling installment, The Green Room Groupies discuss Sensory Friendly Performances along with local happenings with neighboring theater groups. A follow up on "The Play That Goes Wrong" and we find out which Groupies started by seeing theater and which by acting in theater.

This time the Green Room Groupies discuss the highs and lows of being a community theater director. Praise is given to Ron for his directorial debut. Ron responds with a great sports analogy! Bob desperately seeks a moment in the Tangentverse and when David is suddenly pulled away for several minutes, Kathleen watches in horror as Brian takes ove! Gasp!

The groupies are back with the questions: "What's right with an audience?" and "When do you really need a full blown set?" Brian finishes his Broadway Trilogy review. Ron gives a random shoutout to Dr. Bill McCloskey. Kathleen reminisces about a pile of chairs and does Bob actually try and make a run for it? All this and Dave tries to throw Brian off the show!!! You've got to hear it to believe it...

In Episode 40 the Green Room Groupies discuss The Death of Decorum in the Theater. A recent, real life incident on Broadway raises this important question, "What do you do if an audience member loses control." The groupies also promote their next show, "A Bench in the Sun", and a special shout out to... Care Bears!

The Green Room Groupies enter 2023 with the question: "What makes a community theater show a success?" Kathleen McBee returns as the newest groupie to discuss this interesting topic. Brian shares his opinions on "Hadestown" on Broadway. Bob slyly puts in an "Andy Griffith Show" reference, Ron shines in multiple sports references and Kathleen and Dave bring up several excellent points on what makes...

The Green Room Groupies give us their first holiday episode full of Christmas Cheer, holiday tangents (another trip into the Cereal-verse!) and they reveal their favorite Christmas songs from a musical. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!!! The guys receive a wonderful Christmas gift as a new groupie joins their ranks! Welcome MCP family member, Kathleen McBee to the Green Room!

The groupies gather to discuss volunteers behind the scenes. How do you get them, and how do you keep them? Many theories are given. Also the ghost of Fruit Loops reappears and after a bit of an absence, Ron gives us a sports analogy! You gotta hear it to believe it. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be better than Cats! (meow)

And now for something completely different.... or maybe not... All four groupies are back but the topic goes off the rails before it even begins. Dave's diatribe creates an unexpected wormhole deep into the Tangentverse and the Green Room Groupies suddenly find themselves discussing politics in theater, social media's impact on society and the good and bad of local theater critics. It also gives t...

The groupies, minus a sick Bob, return with the question, "What shows are monster hits and which should be put down for good." Marvel at Dave's ponderings! Gasp at Ron's suggestions! Grimace at Brian's stuttering speeches! Also, Dave fills us in on his viewing of "Dear Evan Hanson" and all three Groupies relentlessly promote the MCP's latest production: "Blithe Spirit" which was a success but that...

This time around the Groupies begin the show with a new feature, "Ron's Rants" and finishes with a further discussion of Marketing. Also the Groupies delve deep into the Tangentverse several times. We dare you to keep up!

The Groupies discuss Branding & Marketing. Dave asks some important questions. Bob answers some important questions. Ron gives a powerful sports analogy. Brian calls shenanigans on Dave who then calls shenanigans on Brian and suddenly chaos reigns! All this and Fruit Loops! Seriously, you got to hear it to believe it!

The Green Room Groupies discuss how to start a community theater group. Carol, Bob and Dave attack Brian's wardrobe. Brian wishes for the return of Ron. All this and Bob continues his obsession with Fruit Loops while Dave admires the Amish Culture. Ya don't wanna miss this one, folks!

The Green Room Groupies are back with what could be their most controversial episode to date! It's so thought provoking that their editor refused to take any of it out! With Ron away, Groupie Carol rejoins Bob, Dave and Brian to discuss: "Is a man in a dress really funny, or just insulting to women?" All that and an Anniversary treat for Bob! This one, you don't want to miss!

The Groupies discuss physicality and limitations in theater and suddenly find themselves deeper into the Tangentverse than ever! Will they find their way out! Tune in to find out!

The Groupies have returned and be warned, Brian does most of the talking as he regales us with his Broadway exploits in New York City. Dave shares his story about Grandma Rose, Ron brilliantly compares a part of Broadway theater with sports and Bob brilliantly compares Daniel Craig in his white speedo with our El De Facto host. Ya gotta hear it to believe it!

In this episode the Groupies discuss comedy techniques. Bob passes out the Fruit Punch while Brian continues to struggle with his words and Ron and Dave do all that they can to keep the conversation away from the always present, Tangentverse!

Ron finally returns as the Green Room Groupies discuss.... Sex, Violence, Language and Nudity in community theater! Listen as Dave and Ron try desperately to corral Bob and Brian from hurtling into the XXX of the Tangentverse. Debates abound as the four gentlemen approach these topics from different angles. All this and Oedipus Rex! (You got to hear it to believe it)

While Ron is still on assignment Dave asks the question: do actors make good directors and vice versa. Bob and Brian reminisce about episode 14. Dave struggles to keep them on point and the terrific trio realize Ron is the glue that holds the podcast together. All this and the distinct possibility that the Groupies have jumped the shark!

While Ron is on assignment the rest of the groupies discuss interactive theater and their recent foray into improving a murder mystery. But have no fear, the Tangent-verse rears its head as Brian mentions Match Game. Bob supplies us with sound effects galore, Brian searches for information on Brett Sommers and our El Defacto Host, Dave, tries desperately to keep them on track.