Jonah was a very experienced theatre person who sadly passed away in February 2006. He spent many years working with professionals and amateurs alike. He had plenty to say on everything and could sometimes be outspoken - certainly worth reading!!
A Plea for Help
Now's your last chance to get a hold of the excellent Playmaker - and for a good cause too!
Youth Is Wasted...
Jonah expects ... memories from years gone by and what amateur theatre should be striving for.
The Talking Stick
Jonah has an excellent suggestion on how to maintain order at meetings.
The Other Half
Jonah comments on love, marriage and the stage.
Theatrical Alchemy
Jonah reflects on his theatrical career and teaches us the true method of alchemy.
Stage Management
With Jonah away from the computer, it is left to Oscar to remind everyone how important a good Stage Manager and Stage Team is to any production.
Taken at the Flood
Jonah has some good news and some bad news!
Auditions
Jonah discusses auditions this week. So if you're looking for some tips, either as the auditionee or the auditioner, then you need to read on.
Peace On Earth
Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men, but does that includes owls?!
The Jampot
In true amateur theatre style the show must go on, despite departing leading ladies, health and safety inspections and terrible acronyms!
The Ultimate Corpse
How exactly should a thespian be remembered? The Malchester Players have the answer, and it's how I'd like to be remembered!
Construction
With the performance only three weeks away and no script, can the players be ready in time?
Can We Be Forever Young?
Too many people have too many different agendas, but how does this affect the going ons at the Theatre?
Pants on Fire
Oscar and Sam start to get devious; one way to get everyone on board!
A Ghost of an Idea
Find out how things are going in the theatre, and is improvisation as impromptu we think!
Foundations
Catch up with Jonah and Oscar and find out how things are going.
The Apprentices
Jonah and Oscar get involved in an exciting new venture, which should raise the profile of local theatre.
Sl*ts for Slots
An unusually opinionated piece - if you don't like it then write to the author and not amdram.co.uk :)
Please note this article contains language that might be unsuitable for younger readers, also the opinions expressed by the writer are not necessarily shared by amdram.co.uk.
Reflections
After half a year of writing this column, it's about time some serious questions were asked about amateur theatre!
1952
We all need divine intervention, but why is it never me!
A Plague of Poltroons
After last week's absence, Jonah is back with more of that Master Class by Oscar, learn from the master!
A Class Act
Sit in on a Master Class by Oscar and find out what a professional director thinks is important.
Back to School
Oscar gets the opportunity to pass on his wealth of experience in person!
Look At Us, We're Actors
On the occasion of his 65th birthday you'd expect Oscar to be celebrating - find out why he isn't.
The Emergence of Edna (Poltroonette and Superstar)
Catch up with Bazza, now Edna and find out something about our friendly writer.
To Mock a Killing Bird
Just when you thought it was safe to return to the skies, the pink poltroon returns!
We Know The Line … Who Says It?
Jonah enters the great books down debate, so do you go scripts down when you should?
Was It Something He Said?
Have you every had problems "fitting in" with a drama group? One of Jonah's friends is having a problem; can you help?
The Pink Poltroon Persists
Think before acting or your actions might come back to bite you!
Long Stroll
Memories from a tour, with a difference.
The Pink Poltroon
When is a bird like an actor? Oscar the Owl has the answer!
A Taste of Freedom - Part 3
When performing a play have you ever thought about how the playwright must feel? Oscar, with some help from Jonah, helps us to understand more in this third installment.
A Taste of Freedom - Part 2
When performing a play have you ever thought about how the playwright must feel? Oscar, with some help from Jonah, helps us to understand more in this second installment.
A Taste of Freedom - Part 1
When performing a play have you ever thought about how the playwright must feel? Oscar, with some help from Jonah, helps us to understand.
Theatre Chopping List Part 2
Jonah's campaign to prevent theatres closing takes off and unfortunately another theatre is added. Here he outlines what he intends to do to try and stop the rot.
Theatre Chopping List
Jonah starts a campaign to prevent theatres closing - want to get involved?
The Power and the Glory
Jonah discusses a novel idea to encourage more theatre participation.
The Grass is always Greener ...,
Jonah's friend Oscar finds out how amateur theatre operates on the other side of the pond.
Ocar - who is he?
Jonah's friend Oscar has a great understanding of theatre people, find out how and why.
To Kill A Swan
Jonah (and amdram.co.uk) stand up and protest - why do theatres keep getting shut down, and shouldn't we do something about it?!
Method of Play Selection
Jonah states that material is everything - find out why he thinks this is so important to amateur theatre groups.
Fake Academy
With the finale (finally) of Fame Academy, Jonah ponders the reasons behind the cravings for fame and potential short cuts to the same.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
How do you greet the new members that your group so desperately needs? Jonah has some comments to make on this.
Jonah's View on Audiences
Jonah is a very experience actor, director and writer. Here he shares his thoughts on amateur theatre audiences.
Jonah was a very experience director, teacher and writer who sadly passed away in February 2006. He was also the author of the highly successful "Playmaker - The Craft of Directing Plays (The Way I Seen It)".