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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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51:31

Episode 78: "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Choosing...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/07/22

The Groupies return to discuss which is better, choosing your own song to sing at auditions or having the director choose them. Robert Yoman takes them on a merry trip through the Tangentverse. Ronald Roberts surprises everyone with his go to song for musicals and Carol's personal comment causes David Wahr to apologize to an entire country! You got to hear it to believe it! All this and Kathleen McBee has a review of a new show at the Purple Rose Theater! Join us!

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56:49

Episode 77: "I Had a Dream, Baby!: Visioning For Your...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/07/08

The groupies, minus Brian gather to discuss the visions they have for themselves and their Community Theater group. But what's this?! Someone new joins the table! Welcome Mark Thornton, who brings a younger perspective to the discussions. All this and a road trip review from Kathleen and a show review from Dave!

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51:26

Episode 76: "Little Set of Horrors: Scene Design"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/06/24

Dave, Ron, Carol and Brian gather to discuss scene design. Broadway Brian gives his review on the Off-Broadway revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" and Bob finally reappears with a very special guest, but the question still remains.... where is Kathleen?

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63:31

Episode 75: "The State of Community Theater Since Covid'

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/06/11

Ron and Brian are back! Bob and Kathleen are missing! The musical chairs continue as the Groupies celebrate their diamond jubilee by reflecting on the state of theater and community theater since Covid. Also, Brian gives the groupies a quiz to test their knowledge on the first 75 episodes.

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49:54

Episode #74: "An Actor Prepares"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/05/27

Dave, Carol, Bob and Kathleen return to the Green Room to discuss that age old question: How does an actor prepare for a role! The ladies discuss how they are working on their Steel Magnolia characters while their directors for the show (Ron and Brian) are away. Hmmmm..... Come see how those ladies really feel about their recent directors!

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59:13

Episode #73: "Mailbag! Q&A Time!"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/05/13

The Groupies, minus Ron and Brian, discuss several topics that have come through the Green Room. Kathleen talks about her visit to a local theater and Dave laments Ron not being with them.... just Ron. Hmmmm.... Yes, the Editor did notice that.... Join us and come and waist an hour or two... doodly doo! (actually less than an hour)

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59:31

Episode 72: "The DIVA! nuff said!"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/04/29

The Groupies tackle the question: You Might Be a Diva if.... (apologies to Jeff Foxworthy!) Can Diva's use their attitude for the good of the organization? Dave and Brian share some personal experiences throughout their theater careers. Ron and Bob keep count on how many signs there really are! And Kathleen gives a review on "Our Town!" Listen in and find out if you might just be a Diva!

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55:56

Episode 71: "You've Got to Have Heart!" Broadway vs....

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/04/15

The Groupies return with the question, where does the heart of theater truly live, Broadway or Community? Ron gets in two, count them two, sports references! Bob and Kathleen make several interesting points and Brian makes a startling announcement that could very well alter the group's dynamics... forever!!!!

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63:52

Episode 70:"Things We Hate About Theater"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/04/01

The Groupies return with a totally different question: "What do you hate about theater?' Yep, we're going there! Ron surprises everyone with a long overdue rant! Kathleen points out that making money in a show isn't always a sign of a successful show, and Dave and Carol discuss their opinions on Wicked and Hadestown! It's definitely a must listen too!

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52:21

Episode 69: "Taking the Show On the Road!"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/03/18

In this episode, Dave asks the questions, are there certain shows that belong in certain venues and when can you take a show on the road. Brian makes a horribly off-color joke that may bring the Groupies letters, Bob takes the group into the Tangenverse with Woodstock, Ron sits quietly in fear of it becoming a "Ron episode" and Kathleen and Carol falsely assume why Dave wasn't all together thrilled with the show he saw! Is there high drama going on between Groupies? Probably not, but listen

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54:08

Episode 68: "When FU Doesn't Stand For Felix Unger:...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/03/04

The Green Room Groupies Return with the question, how does a director handle actors who don't see the character the same way as they do. Many ideas and suggestions are thrown out and while Kathleen is still away, Brian brings up their discussion from Monroe Community Players' recent production of "Becky's New Car". What will be Kathleen's response when she returns?! GASP! Is there inner turmoil in the Green Room!?!

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68:56

Episode 67: "So You Think You're Ready For ...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/02/19

This episode, the Groupies discuss what a director needs to do to prepare for auditions. Bob and Carol bring up several good points. Ron gets in a sports reference! Brian has a crisis of faith! Does Dave inadvertently reveal his favorite groupie?!?! The gang talks about the shows that had the most impact on their lives. And the big question on everyone's mind is..... Is this a Ron episode? Join us and decide for yourself!

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70:57

Episode 66: "Telling our Story: More on Social Media...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/02/05

The Groupies return for Part 2 of a very special episode. How do you market the love you have for Community Theater! Dave raises the question of which is more marketable, whose in the show or what the show is about? How should we tell the story? Brian discusses his idea for marketing MCP's latest show. Bob continues to find new adjectives to describe himself. Kathleen plays Devil's Advocate to Dave which may or may not come back to haunt him when Dave gives his review of a recent show he's seen!

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61:15

Episode 65: "Our Favorite Things" Memorable Moments...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/01/22

It's a full house as the Green Room Groupies reminisce about the moments they've had that shaped their love and dedication to community theater. Carol throws out a sports reference as Ron looks on in horror! Bob reflects on his time with Death of a Salesman and The Producers, which Kathleen has never seen, and Broadway Brian gives a review of the Broadway revival, "Spamalot"

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57:10

Episode 64: "Is Anybody There? Membership and...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2024/01/02

Those Green Room Groupies all return for the first episode of the New Year! The topic of how to increase membership and volunteers tangents off into how to get the young actors into your organization. Ron gives us a long overdue sports analogy, Kathleen reminisces on her first time with Monroe Community Players, Carol and Bob bring up several good points and Dave reveals what he considers to be a great party - hint - it's food oriented. All this and Broadway Brian gives a review of the new musical,

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67:41

Episode 63: "Can't We Just All Get Along? Working...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2023/12/18

The Groupies return and with a surprise - Groupie Carol is with them!!!! The troupe discusses their favorite Christmas Play, or dislike, as the case may be. An interesting discussion is had on how to deal with different personality types and Carol has a review of & Juliet. Give it a listen! You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's better than Cats! MEOW! Join us for a holiday edition and the Green Room Groupies wish everyone a very happy holiday season!

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50:20

Episode 62: "Sing Out Louise! The Art of Projection

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2023/12/04

The groupies are back and this time they are discussing the art of projecting! Are microphones a necessity these days? Dave tries his hand at a new greeting (spoiler: It's not good), the group is shocked to uncover a deep dark secret about Ron (spoiler: it's just a bit), Bob gives a review on the TV show Frasier (spoiler: It's not a review at all) and Kathleen doesn't have a review this time (spoiler: actually this one is totally true). Join us and leave your cheese to sour (If you know, you

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53:48

Episode 61: ""Family Feuds: When Friends & Relatives...

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2023/11/16

The Groupies return in time for a Thanksgiving discussion about family members that just don't understand the love for community theater. Kathleen has a review for The Toledo Repertoire Theater! Bob and Brian tangent off into the X-Men universe and Dave relates a family story that opens the discussion. Oh and Ron is there! Really! Honest!

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56:36

Episode 60: "Party! Party! It's Cast Party Time!

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2023/11/06

The Green Room Groupies discuss the do's and don'ts of a cast party as well as the tradition of gifts. Tangent's abound. Bob is still missed and a review of Southgate Community Players' "Steel Magnolias" is given by Brian. What?!?! Not Kathleen?!?! Nope! Join us, but this is totally a BYOB!!!

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55:22

Episode 59: "How to Train Your Actors"

The Art & Business of Community Theater ·

2023/10/23

The groupies return with the question - How do we help train new actors. The gang is sadly missing one of their own this episode, but a serious discussion is had, the usual trips to the tangentverse is taken and the gang gives a shout out to a listener who actually joined them in a MCP production! Oh and Kathleen has a review!!!!

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