The Art & Business of Community Theater

The Groupies discuss resumes and their favorite roles. We discover Dave and Bob's long standing frenemies issue regarding A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. We gasp as Ron regales us with the time he dropped his pants on stage! And Brian goes above and beyond his homework assignment by giving us a top five list of his favorite roles!

The Green Room Groupies discuss Community Theater and the dreaded budget! Bob & Brian travel the Tangentverse with some coffee talk. Ron uses his vast sports knowledge to enlighten us on Tim Horton and the Groupies gasp as Dave admits he once was yelled at by a music director! All this and the infamous clipboard moment!

Pop culture meets live theater as the Green Room Groupies discuss shows that have come from popular pop culture television and movies. Dave tells us what tv show he'd like to see on stage. Ron is able to use his patented baseball references and Bob shines with his knowledge of all things 1966 Batman while Carol wonders what he's talking about.

The Green Room Groupies discuss the education of theater in the school system and how Community Theater can help have an impact on students. Also they discuss the slap heard round the world.

The Green Room Groupies return as they continue to explore Community Theater, the business and art of it, and all things that surround it. This time Dave begins by asking "What the Hell is wrong with Playwrights" and ends with, "Are the oxygen levels in this room too low?" Bob continues to master the non-sequitur, Brian still can't form a sentence and Ron smells burnt toast!

The Green Room Groupies gather to discuss accessibility in the theater. Ron reflects on difficulties for the hard of hearing. Dave challenges music directors and conductors. Brian struggles with speaking and Bob compliments Brian's radio face.

Hey Hey it's the Green Room Groupies! In this episode Dave asks, "What the Hell is wrong with directors? Bob gives us examples he's witnessed from a bad director. Ron pontificates on what makes a director good or bad. Brian quietly wonders what the word pontificate means. And the guys hurl themselves into the Tangentverse when Dave mentions The Partridge Family! You got to hear it to believe it, f...

The original four are back with the riveting question: What the Hell is wrong with audiences? We learn how COVID affected Twilight of the Golds. Dave and Bob reveal the horror story of The Lovers Pt. 2! Ron reflects on a rude audience moment during The Crucible. Dave pushes Brian's button about the show that should not be named and the groupies fear there will be repercussions from Sesame Street!...

While Brian continues to be away on assignment, Bob, Ron, Carol and Dave discuss superstitions in the theater.

The Green Room Groupies welcome newcomer Carol Sliwka as Brian finally goes on assignment! Technical difficulties abound but editing cleans up most of it. How far can Community Theater push itself is the question as Dave and Carol discuss their recent viewing of "Come From Away"? Is there such a thing as Dramedy? Ron promotes the Players show, "Twilight of the Golds" and Bob continues to entertain...

The Green Room Groupies have a question - What the Hell is wrong with Actors?! Also our first contest! All that and we still reference the video that never actually happened

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The Green Room Groupies are back and this time they discuss Actors and auditions. Ron gives us his feedback on how to audition, Dave considers another round of Daddy Warbucks and regals us with his Peanuts knowledge, Brian admits his fear of musicals and Bob gives us a once in a life time story called: "The Ryker Movement ''. You've got to hear it to believe it! All this and Shipoopi!

David regals us with his trip to Egypt! Brian won't shut up about London and the West End. Bob gives us a suggestion on a different podcast with a different point of view on community theater and Ron explains the Luther Vandross effect and our four groupies prepare for a court order from the Disney Corporation! All this and a little bit of theater talk.

While Dave and Bob are on assignment, Ron and Brian welcome Daveaux Riggs back to discuss her favorite topic... choreography. Ron becomes the Defacto Host! Daveaux reveals a show she would still love to choreograph and Brian gets to use his favorite sound effect! All this and the groupies give thanks!

The Groupies discuss the process of character development. Brian continues to overly promote his show, Twilight of the Golds. A (tongue in cheek) shocking secret is revealed, much to Ron's chagrin. Dave says goodbye before his trip to Egypt. All that and Brandon Frasier too!

Bob Yoman returns! The Green Room Groupies discuss the importance of a Stage Manager and stage crew. Dave continues his obsession with Daddy Warbucks. Brian becomes the poster child of what not to do backstage and the Groupies dive into the Tangentverse when Ron reveals his choice between Mayo or Miracle Whip!

Ron Roberts returns and Daveaux Riggs hangs out with the Green Room Groupies as they discuss tricks to learning lines, what a green room actually is and everyone's favorite Disney stage Musical.

While Ron and Bob are on assignment Daveaux Riggs joins the Green Room Groupies to discuss her studio and community theater and her role as Joanne in Rent. Brian become starry eyed.

The Green Room Groupies discuss working with children in community theater. And Dave's obsession with his role as Daddy Warbucks.

In this episode, the Green Room Groupies talk about Tony Awards, Broadway shows, and their impact on Community Theater.

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What is the purpose of theatre in local communities?

The Monroe Community Players discuss the effects of COVID on community theater and ideas on how to struggle through.