The Backstage Show
The Backstage Show is a podcast about theatre, hosted by two guys who have been involved in several community theatres in the Philadelphia suburbs, in various capacities, for many years. We discuss a variety of topics in a conversational manner—you don't need to be involved with theatre to listen, though you may find things more of interest if you are. Each topic we discuss will span several weekly podcast episodes in series. It's basically one conversation divided into bite-size chunks so you're not stuck listening to us ramble on for hours at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
82 The New Reality (Part 1, Our Return)
Yes, it’s been a while, but Glen and Jim have returned to your ears! (You might want to get that checked out.) Hear how they’ve been traversing the pandemic, what’s in store for the future of The Bac…
81 Sharing Stories Not Germs
Glen and Jim take a break from their hiatus to give a little information about how Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting community theatres in their area.
Please stay home and isolated as much as yo…
80 Coupling (Part 2)
In this episode, Glen and Jim welcome their wives, Gina and Erin, to discuss aspects of being a “theatre couple.” From showmance to happy marriage, they discuss their own experiences and what they’ve…
79 Coupling (Part 1)
In this episode, Glen and Jim welcome their wives, Gina and Erin, to discuss aspects of being a “theatre couple.” From showmance to happy marriage, they discuss their own experiences and what they’ve…
78 Musicals 101 (Part 3)
It took two years, but Glen and Jim are finally tackling musicals! With guest Greg Kasander, who is much more experienced with musical theatre, they discuss some basic differences with non-musicals a…
77 Musicals 101 (Part 2)
It took two years, but Glen and Jim are finally tackling musicals! With guest Greg Kasander, who is much more experienced with musical theatre, they discuss some basic differences with non-musicals a…
76 Musicals 101 (Part 1)
It took two years, but Glen and Jim are finally tackling musicals! With guest Greg Kasander, who is much more experienced with musical theatre, they discuss some basic differences with non-musicals a…
75 Looking Back on 2019 (New Year Special)
As the year draws to a close, Jim and Glen look back on what’s happened with their lives and with The Backstage Show. It’s been about two years since this crazy journey began, and their jokes are jus…
74 Chestnut Roasting 2 (Christmas Special)
Glen and Jim are at it again, roasting another classic, beloved “chestnut” show for their holiday special. Join them at the fireside for snide comments, mildly amusing quips, and horrible puns as the…
73 Production Feedback
From audience applause to media coverage to adjudication, no feedback methods are left untouched by Glen and Jim in this episode. They discuss how to separate the wheat from the chaff, how to handle …
72 Community Theatre Evolution
In this episode, Jim and Glen discuss ways in which community theatres evolve over time, what and why they might change (or stay the same), and the associated consequences.
Don’t forget, you can g…
71 Theatre Therapy (Session 3)
Once again, Glen and Jim are back on their respective theatrical therapy couches to talk out their mental problems. This time, they dive into what it means to feel a part of “the group” when doing a …
70 Theatre Food (Thanksgiving Special)
Join Jim and Glen as they discuss what Thanksgiving is all about—food! From onstage to off, they go through the ins and outs of dealing with food and drink in theatre, including their own experiences…
69 Langhorne Players Interview (Part 2)
This week, Glen and Jim are back on location at Langhorne Players, continuing their overview of another local community theatre. Joining them once again is member at large John Boccanfuso. From detai…
68 Langhorne Players Interview (Part 1)
This week, Glen and Jim are on location at Langhorne Players to give an overview of another local community theatre. Joining them is member at large John Boccanfuso. From details about the historic S…
67 The Backstage Roadshow 2
En route to another theatre interview (to be aired next week), Glen and Jim are at it again for another Backstage Roadshow. This time, they discuss representations of various transportation types on …
66 Mystery Shows (Halloween Special)
Once upon a midnight dreary, two hosts pondered, weak and weary
Over many a staged mystery, from recently and long ago—
While they babbled, nearly ranting, so exhausted, nearly panting,
From their bante…
65 Theatre Therapy (Session 2)
Back to random babbling this week and Jim and Glen talk about their ongoing place in theatre and how it fits into their lives. Is it time for a shift, or is it time to take a break?
Visit our webs…
64 Show Programs
Whether they end up in a box in your closet, back at the theatre, or in a recycling bin, almost every theatrical show you go to see has an associated program. In this episode, Glen and Jim dissect th…
63 Starting in Community Theatre
We’re 63 episodes into this podcast, so what better time than now to talk about getting started in community theatre? Know a friend, who’s interested in joining your hobby? This is the episode to poi…