Theatre Geeks

The passion’s the thing. Not the play.

When I watch amateur theatre — remembering that “amateur” is derived from the Latin word, “amator”, which means ‘to love’ — I am often caught up in the sheer pleasure actors and crew take in sharing their work with an audience.

Read more at Struts and Frets: Kris Joseph.

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Actors: Listen Up!

Here’s a great article on one of the most important skills an actor must develop: listening.

Newbies often forget it’s not all about knowing your lines and knowing the sequence. Good actors learn to listen and react when being spoken TO on stage. Also, listening is critical to helping fellow actors out of problems . . . → Read More: Actors: Listen Up!

36: Sixty-eight years in community theatre

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Mary Olendorf, a 68-year veteran of community theatre, from New Buffalo, Michigan, talks about her years in theatre, the festival system, and the value of community theatre.

This is an interview Dave did during the Indiana Community Theatre League Festival in March.

Music was provided by Music Alley.

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Don't forget — Theatre Geeks are LIVE this Saturday

Here’s Dave’s promo of Theatre Geeks Live at the Grind. Be there or be square, folks. More info here.

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