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39 Do you update a dated play? Allan Aynesworth, Evelyn Millard, Irene Vanbrugh and George Alexander in the 1895 London premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest. Discussion of if, when and how to update older material. Can you? Should you? It depends. John, Dave and Marcia put their collective brains to the problem. Send us YOUR thoughts. Music provided . . . → Read More: 39 Do you update a dated play? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 38: Laugh or Cry: Our personal favorite theatrical blunders (humorous and horrible). The geeks share some of their favorite personal stories of on-stage bloopers that are sometimes funny, sometimes not. We all have them. Why not share some of yours with us for an upcoming episode? Music provided by Music . . . → Read More: 38: Laugh or Cry: Our personal favorite theatrical blunders (humorous and horrible). Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 37: Flying Blind: Staging a play when the script’s no help Many scripts are surprising lacking in information about staging, set design, and other details.  This challenges the director and cast to do their research and even re-invent the play to fit a particular theatre and troupe.  The Geeks (John, Marcia and Dave) provide some insights and personal experiences based on shows they’ve directed and/or . . . → Read More: 37: Flying Blind: Staging a play when the script’s no help Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 36: Sixty-eight years in community theatre Mary Olendorf, a 68-year veteran of community theatre, from New Buffalo, Michigan, talks about her years in theatre, the festival system, and the value of community theatre. This is an interview Dave did during the Indiana Community Theatre League Festival in March. Music was provided by Music . . . → Read More: 36: Sixty-eight years in community theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 35: Theatre competitions aren’t about the awards … or are they? Theatre Festivals allow for some collegial competition between community theatre groups. In this show, recorded before the Indiana Community Theatre League competition, John, Dave and Marcia talk about the pros and cons of such festivals, along with some caveats for theatres planning to participate in their state or regional festival(s). Music provided by . . . → Read More: 35: Theatre competitions aren’t about the awards … or are they? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 34: Interview with cast of New World Arts’ “The Pillow Man” Dave interviews the cast of one of two productions of Martin McDonagh's The Pillow Man at the Indiana Community Theatre League Festival . . . → Read More: 34: Interview with cast of New World Arts’ “The Pillow Man” Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 32: Community Theatre Festivals and Competition Photo by Kimberlee Kessler The Geeks interview Ross Rowland, Past President of the Indiana Community Theatre League, and active festival adjudicator in the USA and internationally.  Ross talks about why festivals are important and valuable, and shares his insights into community theatre in the midwest. PS: Dave’s apologies for mispronouncing Ross’ last name . . . → Read More: 32: Community Theatre Festivals and Competition Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 32: A peek inside the mind(s) of theatre festival judges Ron Cameron-Lewis (left) and Keith Martin, adjudicators at the Indiana Community Theatre League festival 2011. When the adjudicators (judges) at a theatre festival evaluate the competition, how do they make their evaluations? Ron Cameron-Lewis and Keith Martin were the adjudicators (kind of like a judge but usually provide more constructive critique) at the . . . → Read More: 32: A peek inside the mind(s) of theatre festival judges Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 31: Dealing with a Diva in the Theatre Sometimes talented actors can become difficult to deal with, for director, crew and fellow cast members. The diva, or prima donna, can be a special challenge. . . . → Read More: 31: Dealing with a Diva in the Theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 31: Dealing with a Diva in the Theatre Sometimes talented actors can become difficult to deal with, for director, crew and fellow cast members. The diva, or prima donna, can be a special challenge. . . . → Read More: 31: Dealing with a Diva in the Theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 30: What the #@&! — dealing with profanity and explicit language in community theatre What to do about those pesky cusswords?  Many modern plays have explicit language, unlike most of the classics we grew up with.  With changing artistic standards, community theatres often have to make the choice to produce or not produce a particular play, to use substitute words (even though licensing contracts usually forbid it) or . . . → Read More: 30: What the #@&! — dealing with profanity and explicit language in community theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 30: What the #@&! — dealing with profanity and explicit language in community theatre What to do about those pesky cusswords?  Many modern plays have explicit language, unlike most of the classics we grew up with.  With changing artistic standards, community theatres often have to make the choice to produce or not produce a particular play, to use substitute words (even though licensing contracts usually forbid it) or . . . → Read More: 30: What the #@&! — dealing with profanity and explicit language in community theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 29: Theatre FOR children vs theatre WITH children Kevin M. Reese In this episode of Theatre Geeks, we have more with children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese and the Geeks: Dave Dufour, John Shoup and Marcia Fulmer.  The gang talks about the differences between children’s theatre (theatre performed for children by adults) and youth theatre (performed by kids for other kids, family . . . → Read More: 29: Theatre FOR children vs theatre WITH children Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 29: Theatre FOR children vs theatre WITH children Kevin M. Reese In this episode of Theatre Geeks, we have more with children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese and the Geeks: Dave Dufour, John Shoup and Marcia Fulmer.  The gang talks about the differences between children’s theatre (theatre performed for children by adults) and youth theatre (performed by kids for other kids, family . . . → Read More: 29: Theatre FOR children vs theatre WITH children Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 28: Writing for children’s theatre Kevin Reese as the Spirit of Christmas Present with Dan Harmon as Scrooge in Kevin's adaptation of A Christmas Carol. A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese Children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids. . . . → Read More: 28: Writing for children’s theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 28: Writing for children’s theatre Kevin Reese as the Spirit of Christmas Present with Dan Harmon as Scrooge in Kevin's adaptation of A Christmas Carol. A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese Children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids. . . . → Read More: 28: Writing for children’s theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 27: Developing and caring for donors Donors are the lifeblood of many not-for-profit organizations and community theatres are no exception.  Join the Geeks, plus Rick Ellis and fund-raising/not-for-profit expert Kristin Schwerha-Scott as we discuss the development, care and feeding of your theatre’s donor base.  Yes, even in an economic downturn, you CAN have effective fund-raising and development. This is the . . . → Read More: 27: Developing and caring for donors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 27: Developing and caring for donors Donors are the lifeblood of many not-for-profit organizations and community theatres are no exception.  Join the Geeks, plus Rick Ellis and fund-raising/not-for-profit expert Kristin Schwerha-Scott as we discuss the development, care and feeding of your theatre’s donor base.  Yes, even in an economic downturn, you CAN have effective fund-raising and development. This is the . . . → Read More: 27: Developing and caring for donors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Youth theatre and children’s theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart’s Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of . . . → Read More: 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Youth theatre and children’s theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart’s Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of . . . → Read More: 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Youth theatre and children’s theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart’s Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of . . . → Read More: 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 25: Plays every community theatre should produce The Geeks present their picks for community theatre “must do” plays and musicals.  Classics, contemporary shows, comedies, tragedies, reviews;  they’re all candidates, but which will be blessed by the Geeks?  Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins us in this episode, the first of three taped live in October at Elkhart’s Daily Grind, with a real . . . → Read More: 25: Plays every community theatre should produce Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 25: Plays every community theatre should produce The Geeks present their picks for community theatre “must do” plays and musicals.  Classics, contemporary shows, comedies, tragedies, reviews;  they’re all candidates, but which will be blessed by the Geeks?  Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins us in this episode, the … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 25: Plays every community theatre should produce The Geeks present their picks for community theatre “must do” plays and musicals.  Classics, contemporary shows, comedies, tragedies, reviews;  they’re all candidates, but which will be blessed by the Geeks?  Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins us in this episode, the first of three taped live in October at Elkhart’s Daily Grind, with a real live audience. Music [...]Theatre Geeks - Community theatre and the performing arts Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 25: Plays every community theatre should produce The Geeks present their picks for community theatre “must do” plays and musicals.  Classics, contemporary shows, comedies, tragedies, reviews;  they’re all candidates, but which will be blessed by the Geeks?  Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins us in this episode, the first of three taped live in October at Elkhart’s Daily Grind, with a real . . . → Read More: 25: Plays every community theatre should produce Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They're Misbehavin') Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They’re Misbehavin’) Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. . . . → Read More: 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They’re Misbehavin’) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They're Misbehavin') Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. . . . → Read More: 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They're Misbehavin') Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They’re Misbehavin’) Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. [...]Theatre Geeks - Community theatre and the performing arts Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 23: House Rules: Managing your theatre’s public face What’s the first thing your patrons judge  your theatre by?  It’s not the quality of the play.  More likely, it’s the cleanliness of  your restrooms, the competence of your box office staff, and the friendliness of your ushers.  These are all part of your theatre’s public face, and are the things that say you . . . → Read More: 23: House Rules: Managing your theatre’s public face Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 23: House Rules: Managing your theatre's public face What’s the first thing your patrons judge  your theatre by?  It’s not the quality of the play.  More likely, it’s the cleanliness of  your restrooms, the competence of your box office staff, and the friendliness of your ushers.  These are … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 23: House Rules: Managing your theatre's public face What’s the first thing your patrons judge  your theatre by?  It’s not the quality of the play.  More likely, it’s the cleanliness of  your restrooms, the competence of your box office staff, and the friendliness of your ushers.  These are all part of your theatre’s public face, and are the things that say you . . . → Read More: 23: House Rules: Managing your theatre's public face Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | House Rules: Managing your theatre’s public face What’s the first thing your patrons judge  your theatre by?  It’s not the quality of the play.  More likely, it’s the cleanliness of  your restrooms, the competence of your box office staff, and the friendliness of your ushers.  These are all part of your theatre’s public face, and are the things that say you care about [...]Theatre Geeks - Community theatre and the performing arts Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 22: Let there be light In community theatre, lighting is often considered something of a (no pun intended) dark art.  Many theatres consider lighting last, when  it’s an integral part of creating moods, adding texture and content, and moving the play’s action forward (besides just … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 22: Let there be light In community theatre, lighting is often considered something of a (no pun intended) dark art.  Many theatres consider lighting last, when  it’s an integral part of creating moods, adding texture and content, and moving the play’s action forward (besides just making sure the audience can see the action.) Episode 22 focuses on lighting design, . . . → Read More: 22: Let there be light Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 22: Let there be light In community theatre, lighting is often considered something of a (no pun intended) dark art.  Many theatres consider lighting last, when  it’s an integral part of creating moods, adding texture and content, and moving the play’s action forward (besides just making sure the audience can see the action.) Episode 22 focuses on lighting design, as the Geeks [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 22: Let there be light In community theatre, lighting is often considered something of a (no pun intended) dark art.  Many theatres consider lighting last, when  it’s an integral part of creating moods, adding texture and content, and moving the play’s action forward (besides just making sure the audience can see the action.) Episode 22 focuses on lighting design, . . . → Read More: 22: Let there be light Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 21: You can't always get what you want The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 21: You can’t always get what you want The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. . . . → Read More: 21: You can’t always get what you want Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 21: You can’t always get what you want The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 21: You can't always get what you want The Geeks discuss what directors can and should do when the auditions don't bring in enough or the right kind of actors for a particular production. . . . → Read More: 21: You can't always get what you want Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music . . . → Read More: 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music Alley. Podcast: Experimental theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music . . . → Read More: 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 19: Death takes a holiday Holiday shows are a staple of many community theatres’ seasons, and they come in all levels of complexity and cost.  But why do them at all?  Don’t we get enough holiday spirit from every other corner without feeling like we absolutely have to mount a holiday production?  If your talent pool of actors is coming [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 19: Death takes a holiday Holiday shows are a staple of many community theatres’ seasons, and they come in all levels of complexity and cost.  But why do them at all?  Don’t we get enough holiday spirit from every other corner without feeling like we … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 19: Death takes a holiday Holiday shows are a staple of many community theatres’ seasons, and they come in all levels of complexity and cost.  But why do them at all?  Don’t we get enough holiday spirit from every other corner without feeling like we absolutely have to mount a holiday production?  If your talent pool of actors is . . . → Read More: 19: Death takes a holiday Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 19: Death takes a holiday Holiday shows are a staple of many community theatres’ seasons, and they come in all levels of complexity and cost.  But why do them at all?  Don’t we get enough holiday spirit from every other corner without feeling like we absolutely have to mount a holiday production?  If your talent pool of actors is . . . → Read More: 19: Death takes a holiday Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 18: Theatre Tech, Tac, Toe Theatre techies are often given a snub by the actors onstage. In community theatre the tech crew are may be thought of as those folks who come into the production late in the game and just slow down a couple … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 18: Tech, Tac, Toe Fresnel Light Theatre techies are often given a snub by the actors onstage. In community theatre the tech crew are often thought of as those folks who come into the production late in the game and just slow down a couple rehearsals for the “real stars” of the show.  In some cases, the tech end [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 18: Theatre Tech, Tac, Toe Fresnel Light Theatre techies are often given a snub by the actors onstage. In community theatre the tech crew are may be thought of as those folks who come into the production late in the game and just slow down a couple rehearsals for the “real stars” of the show.  In some cases, . . . → Read More: 18: Theatre Tech, Tac, Toe Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 18: Theatre Tech, Tac, Toe Fresnel Light Theatre techies are often given a snub by the actors onstage. In community theatre the tech crew are may be thought of as those folks who come into the production late in the game and just slow down a couple rehearsals for the “real stars” of the show.  In some cases, . . . → Read More: 18: Theatre Tech, Tac, Toe Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 17: Fear of Commitment Joining the cast or crew of a play production is a lot like a marriage.  You have to commit to the enterprise, and fulfill your commitment.  Community theatres can’t usually fire you or flunk you, so they depend on everyone … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 17: Fear of Commitment Joining the cast or crew of a play production is a lot like a marriage.  You have to commit to the enterprise, and fulfill your commitment.  Community theatres can’t usually fire you or flunk you, so they depend on everyone who volunteers to come through.  The geeks talk about the different levels and kinds . . . → Read More: 17: Fear of Commitment Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 17: Fear of Commitment Joining the cast or crew of a play production is a lot like a marriage.  You have to commit to the enterprise, and fulfill your commitment.  Community theatres can’t usually fire you or flunk you, so they depend on everyone who volunteers to come through.  The geeks talk about the different levels and kinds of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 17: Fear of Commitment Joining the cast or crew of a play production is a lot like a marriage.  You have to commit to the enterprise, and fulfill your commitment.  Community theatres can’t usually fire you or flunk you, so they depend on everyone who volunteers to come through.  The geeks talk about the different levels and kinds . . . → Read More: 17: Fear of Commitment Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Moving from high school to community theatre One of our listeners, Ashton, asked the geeks to talk about the differences between high school, community and college theatre.  A lot of theatre geeks were originally bitten by the “bug” in high school and decided to stay with it, even if they may never be professionals.  Here are a few thoughts about what to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 16: Moving from high school to community theatre One of our listeners, Ashton, asked the geeks to talk about the differences between high school, community and college theatre.  A lot of theatre geeks were originally bitten by the “bug” in high school and decided to stay with it, … Continue reading → Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 16: Moving from high school to community theatre Venice High School -- used as Rydell High in the movie version of Grease One of our listeners, Ashton, asked the geeks to talk about the differences between high school, community and college theatre.  A lot of theatre geeks were originally bitten by the “bug” in high school and decided to stay with . . . → Read More: 16: Moving from high school to community theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 16: Moving from high school to community theatre Venice High School -- used as Rydell High in the movie version of Grease One of our listeners, Ashton, asked the geeks to talk about the differences between high school, community and college theatre.  A lot of theatre geeks were originally bitten by the “bug” in high school and decided to stay with . . . → Read More: 16: Moving from high school to community theatre Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 15: There are no small parts . . . How can you make the most of that small role?  And what should you do when you have lots of time before your next entrance?  These and other vital questions are addressed by the Geeks. Also: We announce the winner of the cap contest! Music provided by Music Alley.  Our opening and closing theme . . . → Read More: 15: There are no small parts . . . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 15: There are no small parts . . . How can you make the most of that small role?  And what should you do when you have lots of time before your next entrance.  These and other vital questions are addressed by the Geeks. Also: We announce the winner of the cap contest! Music provided by Music Alley.  Our opening and closing theme is called “Annie’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 15: There are no small parts . . . How can you make the most of that small role?  And what should you do when you have lots of time before your next entrance?  These and other vital questions are addressed by the Geeks. Also: We announce the winner of the cap contest! Music provided by Music Alley.  Our opening and closing theme . . . → Read More: 15: There are no small parts . . . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 14: Be kind to your stage manager Stage managers and their crews are some of the most under-appreciated, yet indispensable personnel on any show.  In addition to giving the anonymous backstage workers a pat on the back, the Geeks discuss how the stage crew can truly make or break a show. Music provided by Music . . . → Read More: 14: Be kind to your stage manager Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 14: Be kind to your stage manager Stage managers and their crews are some of the most under-appreciated, yet indispensable personnel on any show.  In addition to giving the anonymous backstage workers a pat on the back, the Geeks discuss how the stage crew can truly make or break a show. Music provided by Music Alley. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 14: Be kind to your stage manager Stage managers and their crews are some of the most under-appreciated, yet indispensable personnel on any show.  In addition to giving the anonymous backstage workers a pat on the back, the Geeks discuss how the stage crew can truly make or break a show. Music provided by Music . . . → Read More: 14: Be kind to your stage manager Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 13: Stage Fright Every actor gets stage fright at one time or another. The important thing is dealing with it. In this episode, the Geeks discuss why we have stage fright, in performance or in auditions, and suggest a few ways to overcome this performance-killer. . . . → Read More: 13: Stage Fright Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 13: Stage Fright Every actor gets stage fright at one time or another. The important thing is dealing with it. In this episode, the Geeks discuss why we have stage fright, in performance or in auditions, and suggest a few ways to overcome this performance-killer. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 13: Stage Fright Every actor gets stage fright at one time or another. The important thing is dealing with it. In this episode, the Geeks discuss why we have stage fright, in performance or in auditions, and suggest a few ways to overcome this performance-killer. . . . → Read More: 13: Stage Fright Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 12: Casting is Relative Perils of casting when friends and relatives are auditioning All community theatre directors (and even some pros) have been there. One of the auditioners is a good friend or relative. What happens if you cast him or her? What happens if you don't? Either way, you may have a problem. . . . → Read More: 12: Casting is Relative Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 12: Casting is Relative Perils of casting when friends and relatives are auditioning All community theatre directors (and even some pros) have been there. One of the auditioners is a good friend or relative. What happens if you cast him or her? What happens if you don't? Either way, you may have a problem. . . . → Read More: 12: Casting is Relative Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 12: Casting is Relative Perils of casting when friends and relatives are auditioning All community theatre directors (and even some pros) have been there. One of the auditioners is a good friend or relative. What happens if you cast him or her? What happens if you don't? Either way, you may have a problem. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 11: When you get a part, but it’s not the part you want In this episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about how to deal with those times when you're asked to take a role other than the one you wanted (and for which you geared your audition). . . . → Read More: 11: When you get a part, but it’s not the part you want Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 11: When you get a part, but it’s not the part you want In this episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about how to deal with those times when you're asked to take a role other than the one you wanted (and for which you geared your audition). [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 11: When you get a part, but it's not the part you want In this episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about how to deal with those times when you're asked to take a role other than the one you wanted (and for which you geared your audition). . . . → Read More: 11: When you get a part, but it's not the part you want Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10.5: A brief contest announcement Episode 10.5?  Sure. Dave decided to shoot out a quick little reminder to enter our fill-in-the-blank theatre quote contest and try to win a free Theatre Geeks cap. No biggie, but look for Episode 11 this weekend! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10.5: A brief contest announcement Episode 10.5?  Sure. Dave decided to shoot out a quick little reminder to enter our fill-in-the-blank theatre quote contest and try to win a free Theatre Geeks cap. No biggie, but look for Episode 11 this weekend! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10.5: A brief contest announcement Episode 10.5?  Sure. Dave decided to shoot out a quick little reminder to enter our fill-in-the-blank theatre quote contest and try to win a free Theatre Geeks cap. No biggie, but look for Episode 11 this weekend! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10: Directors’ Pet Peeves (Volume 2) Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre directors . . . → Read More: 10: Directors’ Pet Peeves (Volume 2) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10 Directors’ Pet Peeves (Volume 2) Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 10: Directors' Pet Peeves (Volume 2) Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre directors . . . → Read More: 10: Directors' Pet Peeves (Volume 2) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 9: God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 9: God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 9 God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 8: He’s such a character (we hope) The Geeks plus honorary Geek Deirdre Lovejoy discuss character development for community theatre players as well as professionals. And Dede wants a damn HAT! . . . → Read More: 8: He’s such a character (we hope) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 8: He’s such a character (we hope) The Geeks plus honorary Geek Deirdre Lovejoy discuss character development for community theatre players as well as professionals. And Dede wants a damn HAT! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 8: He's such a character (we hope) The Geeks plus honorary Geek Deirdre Lovejoy discuss character development for community theatre players as well as professionals. And Dede wants a damn HAT! . . . → Read More: 8: He's such a character (we hope) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs. . . . → Read More: 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 7: Don't Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs. . . . → Read More: 7: Don't Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? Hands: Everybody's got 'em. What do you do with 'em? Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. . . . → Read More: 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? Hands: Everybody's got 'em. What do you do with 'em? Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? Hands: Everybody's got 'em. What do you do with 'em? Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. . . . → Read More: 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 5: How much rope do you give your actors? The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It’s more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia. Music provided . . . → Read More: 5: How much rope do you give your actors? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 5: How much rope do you give your actors? The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It’s more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia. Music provided by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 5: How much rope do you give your actors? The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It’s more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia. Music provided . . . → Read More: 5: How much rope do you give your actors? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 4: You Can’t Get Enough Shakespeare Chris Judson Or Can You??? Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare’s plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks’ idea of a good time, but we couldn’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 4: You Can’t Get Enough Shakespeare Chris Judson Or Can You??? Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare’s plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks’ idea of a good time, . . . → Read More: 4: You Can’t Get Enough Shakespeare Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 4: You Can't Get Enough Shakespeare Chris Judson Or Can You??? Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare’s plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks’ idea of a good time, . . . → Read More: 4: You Can't Get Enough Shakespeare Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 3: It’s NOT all about you In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of “ensemble” in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have . . . → Read More: 3: It’s NOT all about you Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 3: It’s NOT all about you In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of “ensemble” in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have more, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 3: It's NOT all about you In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of “ensemble” in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have . . . → Read More: 3: It's NOT all about you Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 2: The Unknown Play Problem The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven’t heard of or seen before. What’s a community theatre to do? Music provided by Music Alley at MusicAlley.com Theatre . . . → Read More: 2: The Unknown Play Problem Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | The Unknown Play Problem — Episode 2 The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven’t heard of or seen before. What’s a community theatre to do? Music provided by Music Alley at MusicAlley.com Theatre Geeks [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 2: The Unknown Play Problem The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven’t heard of or seen before. What’s a community theatre to do? Music provided by Music Alley at MusicAlley.com Theatre . . . → Read More: 2: The Unknown Play Problem Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 1: Mistakes Directors Make Episode 1 of Theatre Geeks is finally here and we are excited! In our inaugural episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about some of the mistakes directors make. Thanks for listening! Music provided by Musicalley.com. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-33b3b6d4b1622cf0f9e1d9f8e4fb4df9} Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Episode 1 – Mistakes Directors Make Episode 1 of Theatre Geeks is finally here and we are excited! In our inaugural episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about some of the mistakes directors make. Thanks for listening! Music provided by Musicalley.com. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-33b3b6d4b1622cf0f9e1d9f8e4fb4df9} Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | 1: Mistakes Directors Make Episode 1 of Theatre Geeks is finally here and we are excited! In our inaugural episode, John, Dave and Marcia talk about some of the mistakes directors make. Thanks for listening! Music provided by Musicalley.com. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-33b3b6d4b1622cf0f9e1d9f8e4fb4df9} Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A message from the host of Theatre Geeks Dave Dufour with info on the upcoming launch of the Theatre Geeks podcast. It's coming soon, folks! Lively conversation about community theatre and theatre in general with three folks who have been there. . . . → Read More: A message from the host of Theatre Geeks Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A message from the host of Theatre Geeks Dave Dufour with info on the upcoming launch of the Theatre Geeks podcast. It's coming soon, folks! Lively conversation about community theatre and theatre in general with three folks who have been there. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | A message from the host of Theatre Geeks Dave Dufour with info on the upcoming launch of the Theatre Geeks podcast. It's coming soon, folks! Lively conversation about community theatre and theatre in general with three folks who have been there. . . . → Read More: A message from the host of Theatre Geeks Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |