Still Waiting ..... For Guffman podcast

Join Mary and Tommy as they discuss two shows that came out at the same time, with a similar theme and were both met by controversy.  One show was derived from the mind of a musical genius, while the other was a college thesis.  Two very different routes, that converged in history and to make history.

Join Mary and Tommy as they discuss Theater Horror Stories as suggested by a listener and including some stories from other listeners.  We Love Listeners !!  Hear about what happens when things don't go as planned, but the Show Must Go On !  These are the moments you remember most when being involved in Community Theater.

Join Mary & Tommy as they discuss what may be THE most popular show amongst Theater Nerds.  Go ahead, Dream Cast it with all those you know !!  This show offers a great opportunity for a fun and talented ensemble cast and has some of the best music from start to finish of any show there is.  So come on gang, let's go .... Into The Woods !!  

Join Mary and Tommy as they discuss the strategy, coordination and difficulties in planning a show rehearsal schedule.  Meeting the demands of a successful show and your volunteer actors' schedules, is always a monumental task.  Listen to some of the highs and lows in this very delicate balancing act of Life and Art.

Mary and Tommy discuss their biggest and best show to date in outdoor theater, "Beauty and the Beast".  This weeks episode includes their "Beast" from last summer's production, Levi Kelley.  They all three offer behind the scenes insight into the creation of the Broadway Show as well as their version and how they made some of the magic in the show happen.

Let's have a Jolly Holiday with Mary (& Tommy) as they discuss "Mary Poppins".  They brought this phenomenal stage show to life in the summer of 2015 and it has by far been a fan favorite.  Hear about the behind the scenes tricks and how this beloved film was made into the stage show, but with a greater influence from the book by PL Travers.  

Join Mary & Tommy as they discuss the value of being involved in theater as a child.  With all the Social Media, Cyber Bullying, and Social Unrest, a well planned theater program can offer that safe place with real, direct, human social interaction that seems to be missing today.   

Join Mary & Tommy in their discussion of the production of Willy Wonka.  It was their Directing debut for the new outdoor theater project and had many hilarious results.  Also, some history from the beloved film classic starring Gene Wilder.  So come along, as we are Still Waiting ......... 

Come join Mary & Tommy as they discuss their adventures with the show "Annie Get Your Gun" .  This epic stage show with music by Irving Berlin has many classic songs that a lot of people are not even aware came from this show !!  Learn some history and some insights because after all, "Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better" !! 

Come join Mary & Tommy this week as they discuss Marys' all time favorite show, Cats !!  The history and construction of this unique musical is very interesting.  The staging, training and dedication involved in bringing together an excellent show, from a cast 18 and under, is described as an absolute labor of Love !! 

Continuing from last week, Mary & Tommy finish up the four remaining points on the Importance of Theater.  From personal growth to the contribution of talent, Theater is so much more than singing and dancing for applause.  For some it can be an awakening. 

Join Mary & Tommy as they discuss the importance of theater in general as well as for a community.  As you can imagine the importance is too big to cover in one episode, so this will be the first of a two part episode.  Stay tuned in for next week, when we cover the rest of the story.

Mary & Tommy are back with a new studio and new episodes of the Podcast made for Theater nerds like them.  Before Christmas is completely in the rearview mirror, let's talk about a classic show for the season.  So come join them as they explore all things Theater !! 

Join Mary and Tommy as they explore the Halloween phenom known as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".  With stories of actual productions, as well as trivia and history of the shows creation come along on a sort of "Time Warp" of fun.

Join in with Mary and Tommy as they explore the spookier side of theater and all the many superstitions that surround performing.  Some are born of imagination, but some may be just good practical common sense.  Hope you enjoy, while we are Still Waiting ...

Come join Mary & Tommy as they explore the highs and lows in auditioning.  Whether you are the auditioner or the auditionee, it can be nerve wracking.  Peek behind the curtain at casting strategies as it is a make or break process in creating a great show.  Take a seat beside us and try to be patient as we are Still Waiting .....

An amateurs' perspective on 25 years of Community Theater.  A weekly podcast hosted by Mary & Tommy Smirl discussing the perils, pitfall and joyful moments associated with Hometown productions.