Theatre Geeks http://www.theatregeeks.com Community theatre and the performing arts Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:57:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks no Dufour Creative Services Community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks http://www.theatregeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/TheatreGeeksLogo150.png http://www.theatregeeks.com 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/111 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/111#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:20:06 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=111

The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding “the Scottish Play”, whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs.  Also:  Theatre ghosts.

Deirdre Lovejoy

Joining John, Dave and Marcia this time is Marcia’s daughter actress Deirdre Lovejoy.  Deirdre has been seen on Broadway, in regional theatre and many television appearances, including five years on the HBO Series The Wire.

See Dede’s website here.

Wikipedia article on superstitions of the theatre.

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]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/111/feed 0 ghosts,Macbeth,Podcast,superstition,theatre The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs. (http://www.theatregeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1155518_45592859-300x135.jpg) The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs.  Also:  Theatre ghosts. Joining John, Dave and Marcia this time is Marcia's daughter actress Deirdre Lovejoy (http://www.deirdrelovejoy.com).  Deirdre has been seen on Broadway, in regional theatre and many television appearances, including five years on the HBO Series The Wire. See Dede's website here. (http://www.deirdrelovejoy.com) Wikipedia article on superstitions of the theatre. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatrical_superstitions) Music provided by Music Alley (http://www.musicalley.com) Theatre Geeks no 27:06 Theatre Geeks on Google Buzz http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/107 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/107#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:39:21 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=107 Check out our Buzz here. We’re trying an experimental Buzz post to see if it works as a way to converse and provide closer-to-realtime feedback about the podcast and the website.  Let us know what you think, give us suggestions, love, etc., on Google Buzz!

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]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/107/feed 0 6: Actors wanna know: What do I do with my hands? http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/105 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/105#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:38:24 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=105 Hands: Everybody’s got ‘em.  What do you do with ‘em?  Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike.

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]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/105/feed 0 acting,actors,hands,stage business Hands: Everybody's got 'em. What do you do with 'em? Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. Hands: Everybody's got 'em.  What do you do with 'em?  Dave, John and Marcia tackle this problem that plagues beginners and experienced actors alike. Music provided by Music Alley (http://www.musicalley.com) Theatre Geeks no 18:31 5: How much rope do you give your actors? http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/101 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/101#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:15:42 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=101 The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It’s more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia.

Music provided by Music [...]]]> The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It’s more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia.

Music provided by Music Alley

]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/101/feed 0 The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with ser... The Geeks explore how much leeway a director should give actors in terms of improvisation, character development, experimentation and risk during the rehearsal period and the performance itself.  Do we have more leeway with comedies than we do with serious dramas or musicals?  It's more lively conversation with John, Dave and Marcia. Music provided by Music Alley (http://www.musicalley.com) Theatre Geeks no 21:34 Got a future Theatre Geeks Topic? http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/98 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/98#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:33:08 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=98 Theatre Geeks John, Dave and Marcia can talk all day about theatre, but we’d like to know what YOU’d like to hear us discuss.  Got questions? Suggestions? Comments?  Send them along to us using the contact form here in the website.  We’d love to hear from you!

(And while you’re at it, tell your friends about [...]]]> Theatre Geeks John, Dave and Marcia can talk all day about theatre, but we’d like to know what YOU’d like to hear us discuss.  Got questions? Suggestions? Comments?  Send them along to us using the contact form here in the website.  We’d love to hear from you!

(And while you’re at it, tell your friends about the podcast,)  Thanks for listening!

]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/98/feed 0 4: You Can’t Get Enough Shakespeare http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/93 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/93#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:18:10 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=93 Chris Judson

Or Can You???

Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare’s plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks’ idea of a good time, but we couldn’t [...]]]>

Chris Judson

Or Can You???

Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare’s plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks’ idea of a good time, but we couldn’t help but wonder if this wasn’t just a little too much Shakespeare.  Chris certainly didn’t think so, even if some of the performances he saw were less than satisfying.

Besides this Theatre Geeks interview, Chris shares his views on Shakespeare and education via several blogs, including:

Bashing Ed — also includes a podcast

40 Plays in 40 Days

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]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/93/feed 2 Or Can You??? Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare's plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical ... Or Can You??? Concord High School (Elkhart, IN) English teacher Chris Judson spent summer 2009 traveling the country seeing all of Shakespeare's plays, and today he shares some of his experiences and observations of this once-in-a-lifetime theatrical adventure.  Seeing a lot of theatre is the geeks' idea of a good time, but we couldn't help but wonder if this wasn't just a little too much Shakespeare.  Chris certainly didn't think so, even if some of the performances he saw were less than satisfying. Besides this Theatre Geeks interview, Chris shares his views on Shakespeare and education via several blogs, including: Bashing Ed (http://www.bashinged.com) -- also includes a podcast 40 Plays in 40 Days (http://www.40playsin40days.com/) Music made available by Music Alley (http://www.musicalley.com) Theatre Geeks no 32:39 More Theatre Geeks Episodes on the way http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/90 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/90#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:42:47 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=90 Don't let life get you down. More Theatre Geeks episodes are on the way!

Marcia’s back from California (she sure couldn’t have come back to Indiana at a better time  –NOT), and we’ll be back in the studio to record more episodes of the Theatre Geeks Podcast.

Have an idea or a request for an [...]]]>

Don't let life get you down. More Theatre Geeks episodes are on the way!

Marcia’s back from California (she sure couldn’t have come back to Indiana at a better time  –NOT), and we’ll be back in the studio to record more episodes of the Theatre Geeks Podcast.

Have an idea or a request for an upcoming episode?  Send us a note via the contact page here .

And don’t forget to check out the new Theatre Geeks gear at our online store!

]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/90/feed 1 3: It’s NOT all about you http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/82 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/82#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:05:34 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=82 In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of “ensemble” in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have more, [...]]]> In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of “ensemble” in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have more, just e-mail us using our contact form.

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]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/82/feed 0 In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of "ensemble" in the cast? In Episode 3 John, Dave and Marcia talk about the problem of the actors and actresses who believe they are the most important people on the stage.  How does the director deal with the prima donna and encourage a spirit of "ensemble" in the cast?  We have a few answers, but if you have more, just e-mail us using our contact form. Music provided by Music Alley at MusicAlley.com (http://www.musicalley.com/) Theatre Geeks no 16:16 Now! Theatre Geeks Online Store http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/79 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/79#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:13:59 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=79 Check out our mugs!

Take a look at the Theatre Geeks online store — fun hats, cups and mugs for the theatre geek in all of us. More stuff coming soon.

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Check out our mugs!

Take a look at the Theatre Geeks online store — fun hats, cups and mugs for the theatre geek in all of us. More stuff coming soon.

]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/79/feed 0 2: The Unknown Play Problem http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/62 http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/62#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:56:53 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=62 The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven’t heard of or seen before. What’s a community theatre to do?

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Theatre Geeks [...]]]> The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven’t heard of or seen before. What’s a community theatre to do?

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Theatre Geeks is now part of the BluBrry network.

]]> http://www.theatregeeks.com/archives/62/feed 0 The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven't heard of or seen before. The Theatre Geeks  (John, Dave and Marcia) discuss the problem of getting audiences to come to lesser known or even unknown works. Many people like familiar shows and are hesitant to attend something they haven't heard of or seen before. What's a community theatre to do? Music provided by Music Alley at MusicAlley.com (http://www.musicalley.com) Theatre Geeks is now part of the BluBrry network. (http://www.blubrry.com) Theatre Geeks no 15:41