Theatre Geeks » Podcast http://theatregeeks.com community theatre and the performing arts Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:59:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks no community theatre and the performing arts Theatre Geeks » Podcast http://theatregeeks.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://theatregeeks.com 49 Deirdre Lovejoy and our theatre game show! http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/49-deirdre-lovejoy-plus-our-own-theatre-game-show/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/49-deirdre-lovejoy-plus-our-own-theatre-game-show/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:54:35 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=1114 . . . → Read More: 49 Deirdre Lovejoy and our theatre game show!]]>

Deirdre (Dede) Lovejoy, Dave Dufour, John Shoup, Rick Ellis and Kevin Egelsky at the Bristol Opera House.

Actress (and Marcia’s daughter) Deirdre Lovejoy joins us at the Bristol Opera House, Bristol, Indiana for a special series of three podcasts in front of a live audience of fellow Theatre Geeks.  In addition to catching up on Dede’s stage and screen activities, emcee Kevin Egelsky leads us through our radio gameshow, “I Know! I Know!”  Join the fun and see if  you can guess the answers before we do!

Special thanks to the following folks for making this event possible:

  • Kristin-Schwerha Scott
  • Kori Fortunato
  • Rick Ellis
  • Kevin Egelsky
  • Amy Pawlosky
  • Mark Potuck
  • … and Mel Moore for taking some great pix of the event.

Music provided by Music Alley

 

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]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/49-deirdre-lovejoy-plus-our-own-theatre-game-show/feed/ 0 gameshow,Podcast,theatre Actress (and Marcia's daughter) Deirdre Lovejoy joins us at the Bristol Opera House, Bristol, Indiana for a special series of three podcasts in front of a live audience of fellow Theatre Geeks. Actress (and Marcia's daughter) Deirdre Lovejoy joins us at the Bristol Opera House, Bristol, Indiana for a special series of three podcasts in front of a live audience of fellow Theatre Geeks. Theatre Geeks no 30:56 Theatre Geeks Live Podcast coming January 14! http://theatregeeks.com/blog/theatre-geeks-live-podcast-coming-january-14/ http://theatregeeks.com/blog/theatre-geeks-live-podcast-coming-january-14/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:07:13 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=1081

Join us to celebrate the start of our third year on the internet!

We’ll be recording three special episodes of Theatre Geeks LIVE at the Bristol Opera House, for the benefit of Elkhart Civic Theatre. In addition to our usual brand of convsersation, we’ll be playing “I Know! I Know!”, our own theatre . . . → Read More: Theatre Geeks Live Podcast coming January 14!]]>

Join us to celebrate the start of our third year on the internet!

We’ll be recording three special episodes of Theatre Geeks LIVE at the Bristol Opera House, for the benefit of Elkhart Civic Theatre. In addition to our usual brand of convsersation, we’ll be playing “I Know! I Know!”, our own theatre quiz gameshow, with quizmaster Rick Ellis and emcee Mark Potuck keeping us honest and moving things along.  And YOU can play too — it’ll be a whole lotta fun, with PRIZES for lucky audience members as well!

Join us at the Bristol Opera House, January 14, 2012 for Brunch at 10:00 am, with the show starting at 10:30.  Admission will be $10, all to benefit Elkhart Civic Theatre.  ANYone is welcome, so if you’re a regular listener to Theatre Geeks, we’d love to meet you at our home theatre.

To reserve a seat for “I know! I know!,” call the Bristol Opera House weekday afternoons at 574-848-4118. Reservations can be made starting Monday, December 26.

More details will be released as we get closer to the date.  Just reserve your seat now!

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/blog/theatre-geeks-live-podcast-coming-january-14/feed/ 0 We made Alltop! http://theatregeeks.com/blog/we-made-alltop/ http://theatregeeks.com/blog/we-made-alltop/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:06:22 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=895

Now, here’s what that means.

Theatre Geeks is now featured on the theatre page of Alltop, a highly rated aggregator of quality web content.  Apparently, our podcast was interesting enough for the Alltop folks to put us on their arts/theatre page.  Check it out here.

Here’s some additional info about Alltop from their . . . → Read More: We made Alltop!]]> Alltop, all the top stories

Now, here’s what that means.

Theatre Geeks is now featured on the theatre page of Alltop, a highly rated aggregator of quality web content.  Apparently, our podcast was interesting enough for the Alltop folks to put us on their arts/theatre page.  Check it out here.

Here’s some additional info about Alltop from their statement of purpose:

The purpose of Alltop is to help you answer the question, “What’s happening?” in “all the topics” that interest you. You may wonder how Alltop is different from a search engine. A search engine is good to answer a question like, “How many people live in China?” However, it has a much harder time answering the question, “What’s happening in China?” That’s the kind of question that we answer.

We do this by collecting the headlines of the latest stories from the best sites and blogs that cover a topic. We group these collections — “aggregations” — into individual web pages. Then we display the five most recent headlines of the information sources as well as their first paragraph. Our topics run from adoption to zoologywith photography, food, science, religion, celebrities, fashion, gaming, sports, politics, automobiles, Macintosh, and hundreds of other subjects along the way.

You can think of Alltop as the “online magazine rack” of the web. We’ve subscribed to thousands of sources to provide “aggregation without aggravation.” To be clear, Alltop pages are starting points—they are not destinations per se. Ultimately, our goal is to enhance your online reading by displaying stories from sources that you’re already visiting plus helping you discover sources that you didn’t know existed.

Being on Alltop is not recognition or a “prize,” although we’re glad to get it.  But what it really means is that our show will be introduced to a much larger potential audience.

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/blog/we-made-alltop/feed/ 0 HTML 5 and PowerPress 2.0 make Theatre Geeks iPad compatible http://theatregeeks.com/blog/html-5-and-powerpress-2-0-make-theatre-geeks-ipad-compatible/ http://theatregeeks.com/blog/html-5-and-powerpress-2-0-make-theatre-geeks-ipad-compatible/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:40:26 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=541 Until now, iPad users have been unable to listen to Theatre Geeks at the website.  The little player that we were using as part of the BluBrry plugin only offered a Flash-based player, and the iPad does not support Flash.  But the latest version of BluBrry PowerPress provides for an HTML 5 based player . . . → Read More: HTML 5 and PowerPress 2.0 make Theatre Geeks iPad compatible]]> Until now, iPad users have been unable to listen to Theatre Geeks at the website.  The little player that we were using as part of the BluBrry plugin only offered a Flash-based player, and the iPad does not support Flash.  But the latest version of BluBrry PowerPress provides for an HTML 5 based player which is iPad-friendly.

Let us know if you have any problems with the player.

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]]> http://theatregeeks.com/blog/html-5-and-powerpress-2-0-make-theatre-geeks-ipad-compatible/feed/ 0 28: Writing for children’s theatre http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/28-writing-for-childrens-theatre/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/28-writing-for-childrens-theatre/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:12:38 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=451 Kevin Reese as the Spirit of Christmas Present with Dan Harmon as Scrooge in Kevin's adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese

Children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids. . . . → Read More: 28: Writing for children’s theatre]]>

Kevin Reese as the Spirit of Christmas Present with Dan Harmon as Scrooge in Kevin's adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese

Children’s playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids.  Kevin is the owner of KMR Scripts in the Wichita, Kansas area, and has been writing, selling and producing his plays since 1993.

Find out more at www.kmrscripts.com

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]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/28-writing-for-childrens-theatre/feed/ 1 Children's Theatre,Community Theatre,Dave Dufour,John Shoup,Kevin M. Reese,Marcia Fulmer,play writing,playwright,Podcast A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese Children's playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids.  Kevin is the owner of KMR Scripts in the Wichita, A visit with playwright Kevin M. Reese Children's playwright Kevin M. Reese joins the Geeks for a lively conversation about the art, craft and business of writing, selling and producing plays for kids.  Kevin is the owner of KMR Scripts in the Wichita, Kansas area, and has been writing, selling and producing his plays since 1993. Find out more at www.kmrscripts.com Theatre Geeks no 29:27 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/26-youth-and-childrens-theatre/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/26-youth-and-childrens-theatre/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:30:39 +0000 Dave http://theatregeeks.com/?p=431 Youth theatre and children’s theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart’s Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of . . . → Read More: 26: Youth and Children’s Theatre]]> Youth theatre and children’s theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart’s Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of youth and children’s theatre programs.  On hand is theatre mom and fund-raising professional Kristin Schwerha-Scott and Penny Meyers, an Elkhart Civic Theatre member with long experience working with that troupe’s youth program.

Throw in great coffee from the Grind and you’ve got yourself a show!

Music provided by Music Alley.

This is our 26th show — that means we’ve been on the net for a full year! YAY!

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/26-youth-and-childrens-theatre/feed/ 0 Children's Theatre,Community Theatre,Podcast,Youth Theatre Youth theatre and children's theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart's Daily Grind, Youth theatre and children's theatre represent great opportunities for community theatres to grow their audiences and train the next generation of players at the same time.  This week, in the second of three episodes from Elkhart's Daily Grind, the Geeks, along with guest panelist Rick Ellis, discuss some of the joys and pitfalls of youth and children's theatre programs.  On hand is theatre mom and fund-raising professional Kristin Schwerha-Scott and Penny Meyers, an Elkhart Civic Theatre member with long experience working with that troupe's youth program. Throw in great coffee from the Grind and you've got yourself a show! Music provided by Music Alley. This is our 26th show -- that means we've been on the net for a full year! YAY! Theatre Geeks no 39:51 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They’re Misbehavin’) http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/24-audience-smack-down-101-theyre-misbehavin/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/24-audience-smack-down-101-theyre-misbehavin/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:56:41 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=395 . . . → Read More: 24: Audience Smack-down 101 (They’re Misbehavin’)]]> Pet Peeves Pertaining to Performance Patrons

Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons.  Shame on you if you text message, take calls, work, talk or come in late — you’re on the official Theatre Geeks you-know-what list.

Music for this episode provided by Music Alley.

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/24-audience-smack-down-101-theyre-misbehavin/feed/ 1 audience,etiquette,Podcast,theatre,ushers Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. Audience etiquette takes center stage as John Shoup, Dave Dufour, Marcia Fulmer and guest Geek Randy Zonker vent about the things some theatre patrons do to make things less enjoyable for other patrons. Theatre Geeks no 24:38 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?) http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-experimental-theatre-huh/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-experimental-theatre-huh/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:39:49 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=278 Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more.

Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music . . . → Read More: 20: Experimental Theatre (Huh?)]]> Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more.

Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music Alley.

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/20-experimental-theatre-huh/feed/ 0 acting,Elkhart Civic Theatre,experimental theatre,performing arts,Podcast,South Bend Civic Theatre Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. - Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Musi... Guest Geek Rick Ellis joins John, Marcia and Dave to discuss the concept of experimental theatre, what it is, how it started, why theatres should undertake experimental productions and more. Theme music comes from Al Phlipp and the Woo Team via Music Alley. Theatre Geeks no 23:17 10: Directors’ Pet Peeves (Volume 2) http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/10-directors-pet-peeves-volume-2/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/10-directors-pet-peeves-volume-2/#comments Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:48:55 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=132 . . . → Read More: 10: Directors’ Pet Peeves (Volume 2)]]>

Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre directors including:

  • Backstage “directing”
  • Lack of preparation and focus
  • Late to rehearsals
  • The perils of paraphrasing.

Anya Lynn Noneman, born April 9, 2010.

PLUS an update on Dede the honorary geek (Deirdre Lovejoy), and Dave’s new granddaughter!!

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/10-directors-pet-peeves-volume-2/feed/ 0 directing,Podcast,theatre Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre directors Dave, John and Marcia cover a few more pet peeves of community theatre directors Theatre Geeks no 22:46 9: God, I hope I get it, or Auditions: the first step http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:20:16 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=127 John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut.

]]> John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don’ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut.

]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/9-god-i-hope-i-get-it-or-auditions-the-first-step/feed/ 0 acting,actors,auditions,directing,Podcast,theatre John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don'ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. John, Dave and Marcia,  plus Dede the Honorary Geek, discuss dos and don'ts of theatrical auditions, what to expect and how to make the most out of your next try-0ut. Theatre Geeks no 24:21 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions) http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/7-dont-tempt-fate-theatre-superstitions/ http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/7-dont-tempt-fate-theatre-superstitions/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:20:06 +0000 Dave http://www.theatregeeks.com/?p=111 . . . → Read More: 7: Don’t Tempt Fate (Theatre Superstitions)]]>

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.

Music provided by Music Alley

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]]> http://theatregeeks.com/podcast/7-dont-tempt-fate-theatre-superstitions/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. The geeks discuss well-known superstitions related to the theatre, including those surrounding "the Scottish Play", whistling backstage, and many lesser known beliefs. Theatre Geeks no 27:06