The Backstage Group

The Backstage Show

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The Backstage Show is a podcast about theatre, hosted by two guys who have been involved in several community theatres in the Philadelphia suburbs, in various capacities, for many years. We discuss a variety of topics in a conversational manner—you don't need to be involved with theatre to listen, though you may find things more of interest if you are. Each topic we discuss will span several weekly podcast episodes in series. It's basically one conversation divided into bite-size chunks so you're not stuck listening to us ramble on for hours at a time.

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The Backstage Group

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Arts

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Latest episode

Nov 17, 2023

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Episodes

27 Theatre Superstitions (Halloween Special, Part 1) 29.10.2018

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.

26 Village Players of Hatboro Interivew (Part 3) 22.10.2018

Allison Schrader and Ashley Lora-Lee (President and Vice President of The Village Players of Hatboro) regale us with history and stories of Jim’s “home” theatre.

25 Village Players of Hatboro Interview (Part 2) 15.10.2018

Allison Schrader and Ashley Lora-Lee (President and Vice President of The Village Players of Hatboro) regale us with history and stories of Jim’s “home” theatre.

24 Village Players of Hatboro Interview (Part 1) 08.10.2018

Allison Schrader and Ashley Lora-Lee (President and Vice President of The Village Players of Hatboro) regale us with history and stories of Jim’s “home” theatre.

23 Barley Sheaf Players Interview (Clip Show) 01.10.2018

After Jim and Glen’s interview with Keith Chamberlain of Barley Sheaf Players, bits of conversation were left over as they chatted away. These are the pieced together clips that didn’t fit in the full interview.

22 Barley Sheaf Players Interview (Part 2) 24.09.2018

Jim and Glen sit down for a chat with Keith Chamberlain, Vice President of Barley Sheaf Players, to talk about the theatre that Glen calls “home.”

21 Barley Sheaf Players Interview (Part 1) 17.09.2018

Jim and Glen sit down for a chat with Keith Chamberlain, Vice President of Barley Sheaf Players, to talk about the theatre that Glen calls “home.”

20 Handling Adult Content 13.08.2018

Foul language, extreme violence, sexual situations… these and other factors occur more and more often in theatre. In this episode, Glen and Jim relate their personal experience on how to deal with adult content. Note: We bleep out any language, but due to the matters we discuss, listener discretion is advised.

19 Legality Issues (Part 2) 06.08.2018

Once you’ve obtained the rights to a script, what can you do? What must you do? Glen and Jim scrape at the surface of theatrical legal issues as only a couple of amateurs can do.

18 Legality Issues (Part 1) 30.07.2018

Once you’ve obtained the rights to a script, what can you do? What must you do? Glen and Jim scrape at the surface of theatrical legal issues as only a couple of amateurs can do.

17 Bridge Players Theatre Company Interview (Part 2) 23.07.2018

Glen and Jim travel to Burlington, New Jersey, for a two-part interview with Lindsey Kilchesty, Director of Marketing for the Bridge Players Theatre Company.

16 Bridge Players Theatre Company Interview (Part 1) 16.07.2018

Glen and Jim travel to Burlington, New Jersey, for a two-part interview with Lindsey Kilchesty, Director of Marketing for the Bridge Players Theatre Company.

15 The Backstage Road Show 09.07.2018

Join Jim and Glen in this special episode on the road as they discuss various theatre-related transportation issues.

14 Live Theatre (Part 2) 02.07.2018

One of the tenets of live performances is that anything can happen. Glen and Jim discuss how you might prepare for that and share their experiences of Things Gone Wrong.

13 Live Theatre (Part 1) 25.06.2018

One of the tenets of live performances is that anything can happen. Glen and Jim discuss how you might prepare for that and share their experiences of Things Gone Wrong.

12 Starting to Direct (Part 2) 18.06.2018

Okay, you’ve been approved, and you’ve been given the helm of your first show. What now? Glen and Jim take you from planning rehearsals through opening night in this two-part series. Part 2/2. Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

11 Starting to Direct (Part 1) 11.06.2018

Okay, you’ve been approved, and you’ve been given the helm of your first show. What now? Glen and Jim take you from planning rehearsals through opening night in this two-part series. Part 1/2. Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

10 Becoming a Director (Part 2) 04.06.2018

Once you decide “what I really want to do is direct,” how do you set off on that road? In this two-part series, Glen and Jim share their experiences with that process and how they turned their directorial ambitions into reality. Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

09 Becoming a Director (Part 1) 28.05.2018

Once you decide “what I really want to do is direct,” how do you set off on that road? In this two-part series, Glen and Jim share their experiences with that process and how they turned their directorial ambitions into reality. Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

08 Auditions and Casting (Part 4) 21.05.2018

From audition preparation, through the audition itself, and on to casting, actors and directors alike have many options. In this four-part series, Glen and Jim chat about how the process has (and hasn’t) worked for them. And yes, they answer the dreaded question: Why wasn’t I cast? Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

07 Auditions and Casting (Part 3) 14.05.2018

From audition preparation, through the audition itself, and on to casting, actors and directors alike have many options. In this four-part series, Glen and Jim chat about how the process has (and hasn’t) worked for them. And yes, they answer the dreaded question: Why wasn’t I cast? Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

06 Auditions and Casting (Part 2) 07.05.2018

From audition preparation, through the audition itself, and on to casting, actors and directors alike have many options. In this four-part series, Glen and Jim chat about how the process has (and hasn’t) worked for them. And yes, they answer the dreaded question: Why wasn’t I cast? Contact us at podcast@backstage.link or visit our website at backstage.link

05 Auditions and Casting (Part 1) 30.04.2018

From audition preparation, through the audition itself, and on to casting, actors and directors alike have many options. In this four-part series, Glen and Jim chat about how the process has (and hasn’t) worked for them. And yes, they answer the dreaded question: Why wasn’t I cast?

04 Play Selection (Part 3) 23.04.2018

How do directors select their plays? How do theatres select the plays that make up their season? In this three-part series, Glen and Jim discuss what their experiences have been (from their perspectives as directors, theatre members, and board members), what’s worked best for them, and what hasn’t.

03 Play Selection (Part 2) 16.04.2018

How do directors select their plays? How do theatres select the plays that make up their season? In this three-part series, Glen and Jim discuss what their experiences have been (from their perspectives as directors, theatre members, and board members), what’s worked best for them, and what hasn’t.

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