West Suburban Theatre Blog
Dedicated to Inform and Educate Community Theatre Audiences & Patrons.
Welcome
Welcome, I’m Brian Case. The West Suburban Theatre Blog is my way of giving back for a brief but very enjoyable stint as a Community Theatre actor.
The idea is for the West Suburban Theatre Blog to enhance the theater-goer’s experience, nurture a greater appreciation for the art, and inspire increased support of local community theatres.
Here’s what to expect:
Local Spotlight Interviews: In conjunction with the West Suburban Theatre Meetup, Spotlight features interviews with cast members from upcoming Chicago West Suburban Community Theatre productions. Get to know the talented individuals who bring these shows to life.
Educational Backstage Chronicles: Discover what goes on behind the scenes, regardless of the venue or location. These West Suburban Blog posts delve into the fascinating aspects of theatre production and provide insights into what happens backstage.
Personal Interest Posts: Personal Interest posts celebrate the passion and dedication of individuals involved in the theatre world.
For a list of all upcoming West Suburban productions and auditions, please see our friends at West Suburban Theatre Connection.
Theatre is, of course, a participation sport. I encourage you to make it a point to join like-minded individuals in your area to gather together to experience captivating shows, forge new friendships and support your local community theatre scene.
As our slogan suggests, we hope that WSTB encourages you to “Pay attention to the person behind the curtain.” Join us as we explore the magic and artistry of theatre from a unique perspective.
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Posts by Category
Spotlight
Insights and Perspectives from past and future troupe members featured in Chicago’s West Suburban Theatre Meetup events.
- Mike Levins
West Suburban Theatre Blog [WSTB] asked Westmont Performing Arts Triple Play Playwright Mike Levins to… Read more: Mike Levins - Andrew Brown
West Suburban Theatre Blog [WSTB] asked Galaxy Theatre’s Crimes of the Heart Director Andrew Brown… Read more: Andrew Brown - Becky Messerschmidt
West Suburban Theatre Blog [WSTB] asked Becky Messerschmidt a few questions about choreographing Wheaton Drama’s… Read more: Becky Messerschmidt - Mary-Carol Riehs
West Suburban Theatre Blog [WSTB] asked Actor Mary-Carol Riehs a few questions about the role… Read more: Mary-Carol Riehs - JP Quirk Spotlight
West Suburban Theatre Blog [WSTB] asked J. P. Quirk a few questions about his role… Read more: JP Quirk Spotlight
Backstage Chronicles
Insights and Perspectives from those behind-the-scenes whose off-stage roles are crucial to on-stage performance excellence.
- Costumes: Cheryl Newman
How to turn Children into Fish Costuming: Finding Nemo, Junior. By Cheryl Newman WSTB Note:… Read more: Costumes: Cheryl Newman
Personal Interest
Personal Anecdotes, published articles and notes from all over ranging from personal insights to general community theatre topics.
- Astute Theatre-goer
Have you gone to a play where you left feeling either truly entertained or, on… Read more: Astute Theatre-goer
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