The Community of Theatre

Episode 13: Austin Theatre Project

I'm joined by Barbara Schuler to discuss the history of Austin Theatre Project, one of the many local production companies that didn't make it through the Covid pandemic. Follow the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre [https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre] Austin Theatre Project’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060741564764 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060741564764]

Episode 12: Stage Combat

I’m joined by co-founder of The Broke Thespians Nate Nelson to discuss stage combat at the community theatre level. Society of American Fight Directors https://www.safd.org/ [https://www.safd.org/] Rogue Steel (stage combat weapon rentals) https://roguesteel.com/ [https://roguesteel.com/] Kult of Athena (stage combat weapon sales) https://www.kultofathena.com/ [https://www.kultofathena.com/] The Broke Thespians https://www.brokethespianstheatrecompany.org/ [https://www.brokethespianstheatrecompany.org/] Contact or Follow the podcast: communityoftheater@gmail.com [communityoftheater@gmail.com] https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre [https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre]

Episode 11: Devised Theatre - Love and Information

The Broke Thespians’ latest production is an example of Devised Theatre - find out what that means, as we discuss how the experience of rehearsing this type of show differs from traditional narrative. Get tickets or information about Love and Information at… https://www.brokethespianstheatrecompany.org/ [https://www.brokethespianstheatrecompany.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeThespiansTheatreCompany/ [https://www.facebook.com/BrokeThespiansTheatreCompany/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokethespianstheatrecompany/ [https://www.instagram.com/brokethespianstheatrecompany/] Follow the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre [https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre] Email the podcast: communityoftheater@gmail.com [communityoftheater@gmail.com]

Episode 10: The Time Before Directors with Doug DeGirolamo

I'm joined once again by Doug DiGirolamo, who walks us through a brief history of the role of directors, and what preceded them. We wander off onto a few tangents, including discussion of "Song of Spider-Man," script writer Glen Berger's behind the scenes tell-all about getting that production onto the stage. Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre [https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre] Email the show: communityoftheater@gmail.com [communityoftheater@gmail.com] Follow the host: https://twitter.com/DerekSmootz [https://twitter.com/DerekSmootz]

Episode 9: Preproduction with Beth James

I’m joined by Beth James, Director of the upcoming production of 9-5 at the Gaslight-Baker in Lockhart. We discuss everything a Director undertakes prior to auditions, both in general and in particular for this production, for I’ll be serving as co-Music Director. We also touch on Directorial philosophy, dramaturgy, and the overlap between modern psychotherapy and an ethical production environment. For those in Central Texas and listening close to this episode’s release date, 9-5 auditions are being held March 8 and 9 at the Gaslight-Baker. You can find details here: http://mygbt.org/ [http://mygbt.org/] Or, email Beth directly at bethannejames91@gmail.com [bethannejames91@gmail.com] to reserved an audition time. Follow the show: https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre [https://www.facebook.com/communityoftheatre] Email the show: communityoftheater@gmail.com [communityoftheater@gmail.com] Follow the host: https://twitter.com/DerekSmootz [https://twitter.com/DerekSmootz]