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The Art & Business of Community Theater

Monroe Community Players

Have a seat in the Green Room and listen to the "groupies" as they discuss all things related to operating a community theater and putting on a great show! topics such as the philosophy of set design, how to sell more tickets, theater accessibility, diversity, show selection and what the hell is wrong with audiences/directors/actors are thoroughly covered and sometimes even researched. in addition show news, reviews and even trips to the Tangentverse (you"ll have to listen to find out what this

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All Episodes

60:36

Episode 98: "And the Winner Is...."

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/05/26

The Groupies continue to count down to their 100th episode by asking the question, "Are awards important to give out in your group?' First Broadway Brian shows just how little he knows about this years Tony Awards and it's Carol's turn in the hotseat as she reveals which Broadway musical you couldn't pay her to ever see. Also Broadway Brian reviews the Broadway comedy, "Oh Mary!" All this and a shout out to Pekoopsi, wherever you are!

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55:50

Episode 97: "Why is Community Theater Still Alive?

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/05/12

The Groupies return to ask the philosophical question, "Why is Community Theater Still Alive?" The Groupies have mail! Bob gives us the show that he is "So Over!" and Dave gives a review of "39 Steps" by The Village Players Theater in Toledo, Ohio.

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54:36

Episode 96: "How to Dress a Princess: Costume Design...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/04/21

The Groupies are all together and Carol regales everyone with what she's learned about costume design from a friend at Disney World. Brian gives his final two reviews from his Broadway trip in November: Gypsy and Hells Kitchen. Come on in and pop a squat and let's talk theater!

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64:58

Episode 95: "Deja Vu All Over Again: Typecasting in...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/04/14

The Groupies are back! Kathleen gives us the show she is so over. Dave fills us in on more AACT Fest fun. The Groupies receive mail and ask the question: "Is there typecasting in community theater?" Join us in the Green Room!

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62:50

Episode 94: "Lost in Space: Fit Your Show to Your...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/03/24

Dave, Bob, Ron and Carol return to talk about trying to fit big shows into small spaces. Tangents abound, and if you've been in a Green Room you know how that goes. Ron gives his "Show That I'm So Over" opinion and Carol has a review of the show called - "Summer 1976". So join us, come and waste an hour or two.... doodly do!

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45:17

Episode 93: "AACTing Up!" The Michigan AACTfest Round Up

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/03/10

The Groupies welcome guest, Ryan Albrecht from Toledo's Village Players as they talk about AACTfest.

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56:45

Episode 92: "Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/02/24

The Groupies gather in the Green Room to discuss the difference for preparing a role in comedy compared to drama. Brian's up next in the new segment, "Show's I'm SO Over", and it's not Oklahoma folks! Carol gives us a review of a "Dr. Rides American Beach House". So come on into the green room and join them for what is one of the liveliest conversations they've had to date! (And that is saying something!)

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59:41

Episode 91: "Am I Supposed to Be Here?"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/02/10

As all the groupies return to the table they pick up a new member along the way! The main topic may be how to schedule rehearsals, but tangents exist and Dave introduces their newest segment "I'm so over this show!", with Carol up first and wait til you hear what she is SO over! All this and Broadway Brian reviews The Roommate starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone!

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50:05

Episode 90: "The Movies Have a Musical In It! Lord...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/01/27

The Groupies are back, and as El de Facto always says: "You know how those Green Room conversations go" and this episode proves it as Dave, Carol, Ron and Bob spend some time discussing the good, the bad and the WICKED of Broadway musicals turned into Movies. It's something a little bit different!

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54:05

Episode 89: "Yet Another Christmas Carol Discussion"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2025/01/13

It's a New Year and four of the groupies come back excited at the multitude of responses to their Christmas episode! Further discussion is had about Christmas Carol before the Groupies veer into the topic of finding members and keeping them.

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56:20

Episode 88: "Not Another Christmas Carol Discussion!"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/12/23

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? The Groupies gather together to talk Christmas Carol and the best way to choose a show...BUT!... For the first time in recorded Groupie history, the Tangentverse takes over! GASP! And Broadway Brian reviews the new Broadway Musical: "Death Becomes Her". And all of us here in the Green Room wish all of our wonderful listeners a joyous and happy holiday season!

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59:22

Episode 87: "What Is Wrong With Playwrights?"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/12/09

The whole gang is back together as Dave asks the riveting question: "What the hell is wrong with playwrights?" Not surprisingly, the groupies tangent off into various streams of consciousness. Also, Broadway Brian gives a review on the Broadway musical, "Swept Away".

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55:34

Episde 86: "Beyond Blocking - Director's - Director's...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/11/25

The Groupies gather together to discuss the many challenges Directors face during a show. Dave surprises everyone with a Broadway quiz that Broadway Brian is not there to enjoy! (Editor's note!) Ron and Bob make several solid points and Katheen gives a revue of The Toledo Reps production of "Camping With Henry & Tom". And Happy Thanksgiving from all the Groupies to all of you!!! We are very grateful to all our listeners!

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55:59

Episode 85: "Beyond Character - Actors' Challenges"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/11/11

The Green Room doors are open again! Join them as they discuss the many many challenges of actors, and we're not even line memorization! Ron and Bob bring up the infamous show, "Rumors" to prove their points. Kathleen shudders at the memories! And Dave shares his theater experiences from Vietnam! Yes folks, Vietnam Dave is in the Green Room! Join us and leave all your worries behind!

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48:03

Episode 84: "Things That Go Bump In the Night"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/10/28

The Groupies return to discuss the right shows to perform during the Halloween season. Bob shares his personal favorite and Dave is able to slip in his running gag... And so is Brian, thanks to Dave! Kathleen gives a review of a play she went and saw and of course, the Tangentverse is visited more than once because... Hey! It's the Green Room!

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56:10

Episode 83: "Sshhh, Quiet in the Library"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/10/14

The gang gathers in the Green Room again, this time to discuss important books on acting and directing. Tangents abound and Ron and Dave discuss the highs and lows of their most recent production of "Moonlight & Magnolias".

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57:44

Episode 82: "Living On the Fringe" (Festivals and...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/09/30

In this thrilling installment, Dave's niece, Caitlin, enters the Green Room to join the groupies discussion on theater festivals. Brian recounts his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The groupies discuss the idea of smaller towns trying to do their own weekend theater festivals. Caitlin gives a Broadway revue! AND, an ending that NOBODY saw coming! If you're a long time listener, you may be slightly surprised at the revelation the Groupies receive! GASP!!!

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55:45

Episode 81: Playing Historical Characters"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/09/16

Some of the usual suspects are back, minus Ron and Kathleen. The topic is how much research should you do when playing a historical character. Carol reveals her favorite accent of all time, Dave and Brian discuss their upcoming show, "Moonlight & Magnolias", Bob's witty one-liners are in abundance and Brian gives a review on a unique version of "The Importance of Being Earnest" that he saw in Edinburgh, Scotland. Come hither and let the groupies regale you with the topic of the week!

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60:42

Episode 80: "Whose Turn Is It To Direct This Time?...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/08/12

Those Groupies are back early thanks to a vacationing Editor. The gang, minus Ronald Roberts, discuss how to attract new directors, how to encourage them and tips for them. Tangents are heard, Carol reveals what her biggest fear was when she started directing, David Wahr subtly tries to entice Kathleen into directing- finally, and Brian Burchette has an emotional moment on the air (much to the surprise of nobody). Insert eye roll here. Check it our and we'll see you all again in September!

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56:32

Episode 79: "Who Am I This Time? Playing Multiple Roles"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/08/05

The Groupies gather to discuss the difficulties in playing more than one character in the same show as well as the importance of audience interaction during productions. Bob Yoman takes us into the Tangentverse with a Star Trek reference and David Wahr has a timely review of a show that includes a young man in a speedo! Hmmmm..... Join us and check it out!!!!

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