The Monroe Community Players Podcast

Have a seat in the Green Room and listen to the “groupies” as they engage in behind-the-scenes theater discussions and all things related to running a community theater and putting on a great show!

Topics such as the philosophy of set design, how to sell more tickets, effective fundraising for community theaters, theater accessibility, inclusive casting in theater, show selection, and even 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)!

Listen to the latest episodes below or on your favorite podcasting platform.

Episode 82: "Living On the Fringe" (Festivals and other theater experiences) The Art & Business of Community Theater

In this thrilling installment, Dave's niece, Caitlin, enters the Green Room to join the groupies discussion on theater festivals. Brian recounts his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The groupies discuss the idea of smaller towns trying to do their own weekend theater festivals. Caitlin gives a Broadway revue! AND, an ending that NOBODY saw coming! If you're a long time listener, you may be slightly surprised at the revelation the Groupies receive! GASP!!!
  1. Episode 82: "Living On the Fringe" (Festivals and other theater experiences)
  2. Episode 81: Playing Historical Characters"
  3. Episode 80: "Whose Turn Is It To Direct This Time? Attracting and Keeping New Directors"
  4. Episode 79: "Who Am I This Time? Playing Multiple Roles"
  5. Episode 78: "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Choosing Auditions Songs vs. Director's Choice
  6. Episode 77: "I Had a Dream, Baby!: Visioning For Your Theater"
  7. Episode 76: "Little Set of Horrors: Scene Design"
  8. Episode 75: "The State of Community Theater Since Covid'
  9. Episode #74: "An Actor Prepares"
  10. Episode #73: "Mailbag! Q&A Time!"