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
62 Theatre Therapy (Session 1)
In this episode, the lads take a break from more formal topics and open up their brains to let out all their random theatre thoughts. You might gain insight on Glen and Jim’s theatre thought process…
61 What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Great Autumnal Equinox, Backstage Show fans… we’re back! In this episode, Jim and Glen talk about some changes for Season Four of the show, where they went on their respective summer vacations, and w…
60 Rehearsal Breakdown (Part 2)
Rehearsals. Arguably the most important part of a production. Certainly where you’ll spend the most time when working on a show. In this two-part episode, Jim and Glen get into the details of rehears…
59 Rehearsal Breakdown (Part 1)
Rehearsals. Arguably the most important part of a production. Certainly where you’ll spend the most time when working on a show. In this two-part episode, Jim and Glen get into the details of rehears…
58 Dealing with The Unplanned
Inevitably, something will happen while working on a show that you’re not expecting. In this episode, Glen and Jim talk about what some of those things might be and how to avoid having these unplanne…
57 Improv
In this episode, Jim and Glen discuss applications for improv in community theatre and share their stories.
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56 Why Community Theatre?
If you’ve never gotten involved in community theatre but you’ve stumbled across this podcast, perhaps it’s a question you’re now asking. If you are involved, maybe it’s a question you still ask yours…
55 Theatre Politics
Jim and Glen discuss the basic leadership structure common to most community theatres, touch on their experience with theatre politics, and how you might best avoid becoming ensnared.
54 Community Theatre vs. Independent Film (Part 2)
Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.
53 Community Theatre vs. Independent Film (Part 1)
Glen and Jim sit down with independent filmmaker Steve Niles (S&N Films), who’s also involved with community theatre, to discuss the similarities and differences he’s found between the two.
52 Top Five Most Influential Shows
Everyone is inspired by something. In this episode, Glen and Jim discuss the shows that inspired them, running down another top ten, this time of the shows that have influenced them the most in their…
51 Set Construction (Part 2)
In this two-part series, Jim and Glen walk you through the different types of theatre sets and what’s involved in their construction. This high-level overview gives you an idea of how community the…
50 Set Construction (Part 1)
In this two-part series, Jim and Glen walk you through the different types of theatre sets and what’s involved in their construction. This high-level overview gives you an idea of how community theat…
49 Dramateurs at the Barn Interview (Part 2)
Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their jour…
48 Dramateurs at the Barn Interview (Part 1)
Glen and Jim invite you along as they explore a theatre where they’ve both spent some time working, “The Barn” (as it’s colloquially known) in Jeffersonville, Pennsylvania. Joining them on their jour…
47 Our Ideal Community Theatre
Sure, Glen and Jim have worked at many different theatres in the Philadelphia suburbs, but none of them have been perfect. In this episode, they discuss the bad and the good and try to hash out what …
46 Tech Week
For some, the week leading up to opening night can be a nightmarish hell week. For others, it’s merely production week. In this episode, Glen and Jim discuss all the ins and outs of technical week an…
45 Playing the Fool (April Fool’s Day Special)
Because there’s not enough fooling around on this podcast already, Jim and Glen let out all the stops for an episode dedicated to the theatrical fool, exploring its past, discussing its present, and …
44 Casting Revisited: Precasting
In this episode, Glen and Jim dive back into the topic of casting, last discussed in the four-part series, Auditions and Casting, that begin with Episode 5. Now they go into more detail about precast…
43 Theatre Friendships
They begin with a built-in common interest and burn brightest during a production. But are they different from other friendships? And do they end when the final curtain falls? Jim and Glen examine th…