Theatre Geeks

122 Fighting the community theatre budget battle

Many community theatres operate by the financial seat-of-the-pants. Does yours?

121 Know what you’re getting into or stay home

In another audience etiquette episodes, the Geeks talk about audience ...

In another audience etiquette episodes, the Geeks talk about audience members who don't do their "homework" when it comes to knowing what kind of show they're going to see, being prepared for possible "mature" content and not being taken by "surprise" ...

120 Can there be too much theatre tech?

The Geeks discuss the high- and ever higher-tech state of ...

The Geeks discuss the high- and ever higher-tech state of theatrical productions and wonder if "enough" is actually too much, and whether technology helps or hinders a community theatre's creative approaches.

119 Leave that stuff at home! Dealing with bad behavior in the theatre.

What can you do to deal with backstage hanky panky ...

What can you do to deal with backstage hanky panky and other disruptive "stuff" in community theatre? Community theatre is a great social activity, but problems do arise when behaviors that may (or may not) be ok away from the theatre become distracti...

118 Is it Actor or Actress?

Is the term "actress" outmoded? The Geeks have been accused ...

Is the term "actress" outmoded? The Geeks have been accused of being a little "old school" at times (whatever that means), and all three of us remember when the term "actress" was the standard way of referring to a female on stage.

117 Awards Nights for Community Theatre: the pros and cons

Are awards nights at a community theatre a good thing ...

Are awards nights at a community theatre a good thing or a bad thing? After a peculiarly breathy beginning, the Geeks get down to the business of awards.  Some community theatres have an annual in-company awards ceremony honoring best actors/actresses,

Colleen Williamson talks about her life entertaining on cruise ships

Community theatre was Colleen Williamson's springboard to an exciting life ...

Community theatre was Colleen Williamson's springboard to an exciting life performing on cruise ships. Colleen Williamson joins us for a fascinating talk about her life as a cruise ship actress, singer and entertainer,

115 Theatre under the influence

Theatre Geeks talk about their theatrical influences in this episode ...

Theatre Geeks talk about their theatrical influences in this episode of the long-running theatre podcast.

114 Does the weather put your community theatre in the deep freeze?

Snowed in? Snowed out? How does your community theatre deal ...

Snowed in? Snowed out?  How does your community theatre deal with serious winter weather? The Geeks know first-hand about how winter can disrupt rehearals and even keep patrons away.  Recorded live at Evan's Sidewalk Cafe,

Choreography in community theatre: how is it different?

Tom Myers talks choreography with the Geeks How is choreography ...

Tom Myers talks choreography with the Geeks How is choreography for community theatre different from what you might see professionally? Recognizing that not everyone in community theatre is a trained dancer while still challenging performers is a ...