Theatre Geeks

17: Fear of Commitment

Dave — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:12:23 +0000

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 commitment needed in community theatre, and why you SHOULDN’T be afraid to commit, because the rewards are great.

Music is by Al Phlipp and The Woo Team, and comes to us courtesy of Music Alley

Theatre Geeks Episode 17 on the way

Dave — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:08:41 +0000

We are running slightly behind schedule on this bi-week’s episode, but it will be fresh and available in the next 24-48 hours. John is busy with a summer production of “Meet Me in St. Louis” and it has just been hard to find a time when all three geeks can get together. But get together we did, and there are now three new episodes in the can waiting for post-production.

Episode 17 is entitled “Fear of Commitment.” Watch for it.

16: Moving from high school to community theatre

Dave — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:19:27 +0000

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 it, even if they may never be professionals. Here are a few thoughts about what to expect as you move “up the ladder,” so to speak.

Music provided by Music Alley. Our opening and closing theme is called “Annie’s Overture” by Al Phlipp and The Woo Team.

Marcia’s covering the jazz fest

Dave — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:25:21 +0000

If you can’t get enough of Marcia (and who can’t?), you should really check out her blog about performing arts in the midwest. This weekend, she’s covering the Elkhart Jazz & Blues fest. Get your info on the fest at marciamarciamarcia.net.

15: There are no small parts . . .

Dave — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:36:26 +0000

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 Overture” by Al Phlipp and The Woo Team.

14: Be kind to your stage manager

Dave — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:44:03 +0000

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.

Theatre Geeks newsletter now official

Dave — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:31:49 +0000

We’re announcing the launch of “News from Geekopolis,” an e-newsletter to replace our previous new episode announcements. News from Geekopolis will contain new episode announcements as well as other news. If you’ve been receiving our announcements, they’ll continue as the newsletter. If you haven’t, why not sign up? Just click on the graphic – it’s easy. We will NEVER sell your information. We absolutely promise.

13: Stage Fright

Dave — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:50:21 +0000

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.

Music provided by Music Alley

Deirdre Lovejoy, honorary Theatre Geek, back on Bones

Dave — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:01:57 +0000

Deirdre Lovejoy, our Honorary Theatre Geek

Our honorary Geek and Marcia’s daughter, Deirdre Lovejoy was back on the police drama “Bones” on May 13 as “gravedigger” Heather Taffet. We won’t spoil it for you if you want to hop over to the Fox website to watch the episode, entitled “The Boy with the Answer,” but there IS a hint it’s still not the last gasp for Dede’s creepy serial killer character.

Watch “The Boy with the Answer.”

12: Casting is Relative

Dave — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:17:02 +0000

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. The Geeks explore this perennial problem and offer some suggestions to other agonizing directors.

Music for this episode, as always, comes from Music Alley (musicalley.com)