Chapters 6 & 8 Summary

Community Theatre:

community theatre is a compilation of amateurs who love theatre, and may or may not be gifted in the realm. community theatre is the modern version of the way theatre has been for years. a community theatre will need a supportive community, and a board of directors to keep the theatre running. Because it's a non-profit organization, the community theatre depends on the sponsorship and goodwill of people. sometimes a community theatre is affiliated with a highschool, a college, or a civic organization. sometimes a community theatre will sponsor a professional acting troupe to put on a show at the community theatre. the community theatre is sometimes the first step into the world of theatre, or a young person's first experience. the community theatre is not done growing yet, and has much potential, but due to america's movement and lack of a permanent community, the theatre may never reach it's full potential.

Stock and Dinner Theatre:

these are a nearly dying art. most of them now are nonprofessional, and many are not for profit. they had their hayday right around 1935. dinner theatre consists of a stage, and instead of chairs lined up for the audience, there are tables and chairs. the audience enjoys a meal while the show is preformed. only certain types of shows can really do well in this type of theatre. it's the same with outdoor shows. not every show (such as shows with elaborate costumes or sets) will be able to be preformed outside. mostly the changing of stock caused the demise of the stock theatre, but it served a vital introduction to the art, and the work of a theatre.