The Art & Business of Community Theater

About The Art & Business of Community Theater

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 is)!

Publisher

Monroe Community Players

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2021

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Episode 131: Khorus Line Kori Returns!

   The groupies huddle in the Green Room to welcome back Kori who regales everyone with her summer trips to Broadway. It's a plethora of reviews (did someone say Lost Boys again?!) Dave updates us on the latest MCP production as well as a big announcement regarding three of our groupies! All that and Groupie Field Correspondent, Patricia, gives us her lates play reading review! So unless your onstage, join us!

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Episode 130: "Money Makes the World Go Round"

   The Green Room Groupies are back to talk about money, money, money! The economics of Community Theater, how it impacts your community and how to take advantage of that. Dave, Kathleen, Bob and Mark crash on the Green Room couches to discuss ways to grow your local theater. Also, we've got mail! And Kathleen gives a review of Southgate Community Players & Off the Cuff Theater Company called "Complicated Women." Come on in and have a seat and join us!

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Episode 129: "Avoiding the Spotlight"

   Dave, Bob, Kathleen and Mark are hanging in the Green Room this week to discuss the fun and the energy in working backstage. Questions are contemplated, like, "Should everyone work backstage before being put onstage?" Also, Dave gives us a review of the show "Matilda"! Come on in and grab a chair! It's time to talk about backstage fun and hijinks!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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