Enough with the Shakespeare already? A few months ago, the Geeks came across an article by Brendan Kiley, writing in the Seattle-based The Stranger.  The post in question is titled "Ten Things Theaters Need to Do Right Now to Save Themselves," and it's a

Broadcast, print, direct mail and the web -- sorting out theatre promotion The Geeks discuss some options, discuss what works and what doesn't and a bit about how the landscape has changed.   Music provided by Music Alley

Or, how to keep your theatre from going to the dogs Sooner or later, your theatre will come upon a play that you want to produce, but it requires an animal, or even animals onstage for some scenes.  Bell, Book and Candle's Pyewacket, Annie's Sandy and of

Chicago playwright Richard Engling remembers friend Fern Chertkow with the Afterlife Trilogy Playwright talks with the Geeks about his friend, his play and his process.  It has been almost 30 years since award-winning author Fern Chertkow ended her o

Susan Whitby joins us again to talk more about her adventure helping daughters Maddie and Audrey launch their careers on TV and radio in Hollywood. Music provided by Music Alley

Midwest mom Susan Whitby tells you what to expect when your children want to take the show business plunge Susan Whitby joined us for the first of two episodes to talk about her daughters, Audrey and Maddie, who, after starting out in community theatre

There are some rules about play production -- breaking them can result in getting your show shut down. Our friend and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark recently published this blog post on how producers can make sure they don't get their show shut down

The Geeks share a few tips and tricks for fighting colds and other ailments that can play havoc with  your performance. Music provided on this Bastille Day (as we're recording this) by Music Alley.

Smoking onstage and its alternatives Depending on your venue, audience and local laws, producing a script that requires that characters smoke can be problematic. Where smoking is prohibited in public places it is sometimes allowed in stage performances, b

Food onstage can sometimes be a challenge Whether it's staging a family dinner or dealing with a variety of beverages, food onstage is a special class of props that has its own set of issues and potential pitfalls.  The Geeks talk about their experiences