American Theatre's Offscript
Arts & Culture Podcasts
The official podcast of AMERICAN THEATRE, the national publication for the American not-for-profit theatre. Range of topics include playwright interviews, critical roundtable discussions and the latest shows coming up as recommended by our staff.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
The official podcast of AMERICAN THEATRE, the national publication for the American not-for-profit theatre. Range of topics include playwright interviews, critical roundtable discussions and the latest shows coming up as recommended by our staff.
Twitter:
@AmericanTheatre
Language:
English
Email:
at@tcg.org
Episodes
What Makes Jordan E. Cooper Happy, a Texas Scrooge, and the Artist/Critic Divide
12/5/2025
Our 2025 holiday stocking is stuffed: We chat with the writer/star of 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Oh Happy Day!,' with the director and star of the Alley's 'Night Shift Before Christmas,' and with award-winning critic-producer Citlali Pizarro.
Duration:01:03:43
‘Bumpy Johnson’: A Short Play About the Legendary Crime Boss
11/13/2025
As a special offering in our Offscript feed, here's a monologue from playwright Darnell Lamont Walker about the legendary Harlem crime boss, performed by Keith Randolph Smith.
Duration:00:11:06
Jessica Huang’s Cross-Cultural Love Offering
11/7/2025
On this episode we speak to the writer and director of the new play 'Mother of Exiles,' and talk arts funding and community engagement with author Donna Walker-Kuhne.
Duration:00:53:50
‘God Loves a Sinner Like Me’: A Short Play About Alberta Hunter
10/10/2025
As a special offering in our Offscript feed, here's a monologue by Tanya Everett about the legendary blues and jazz singer-songwriter who wrote 'Downhearted Blues.'
Duration:00:11:50
John Leguizamo’s Latin American Dream
10/3/2025
On this episode the editors dive deep into our fall AT issue with dramaturg/journalist Dezi Tibbs, then dig into Latin American representation with playwright-performer John Leguizamo.
Duration:00:48:21
Tops of the Season: ‘Come From Away’ and Lauren Gunderson
9/22/2025
Editors unveil AT's annual Top 10 Most Produced Plays and Top 20 Most Produced Playwrights lists and chat with Irene Sankoff, David Hein, and the ubiquitous Gunderson.
Duration:00:31:45
Kristoffer Diaz’s Mystery Play and AT’s Immigrant Issue
8/14/2025
This month we talk to the playwright and director Dexter Bullard, who's helming his new play, and we check in with two contributors to our Summer edition.
Duration:01:14:27
Offscript: A Conversation About Our Theatre Futures
7/18/2025
For this special edition (also on video), we gathered 4 smart NYC theatre folks to talk about their visions and recommendations for our art form and industry.
Duration:01:15:13
Offscript: Pride With the ‘Come Back to the 5 & Dime’ Team
6/12/2025
This month's guests are Shakina Nayfack, Ashley Robinson, and Dan Gillespie Sells, who have turned an iconic 1970s play into a musical, and arts journalist Billy McEntee.
Duration:01:06:03
Offscript: Danya Taymor & Knud Adams’s Ensemble Ethos
5/13/2025
This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones for a recap of the Broadway season.
Offscript: George C. Wolfe’s Dreams and Defiance
4/11/2025
This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about 'Gypsy' and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue.
Offscript: Nilo Cruz’s Search for Beauty
3/11/2025
In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee.
Duration:00:58:03
Offscript: What Mfoniso Udofia and Awoye Timpo Find in ‘The Grove’
2/14/2025
This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips.
Duration:00:59:26
Offscript: A Shot of ‘Eureka Day’ and a Visit to Seattle
1/21/2025
This episode features a chat on the stage of Manhattan Theatre Club with playwright Jonathan Spector, and a check-in with Seattle Times arts writer Gemma Wilson.
Duration:01:05:18
Offscript: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Puppet
12/16/2024
For 2024's holiday podcast, Gabriela visits with the merry makers behind 'Rudolph' at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and Rob chats with critic Bill Hirschman about the state of South Florida theatre.
Duration:00:56:08
Offscript: David Henry Hwang’s Mistaken Identity
11/19/2024
In a recent conversation with publications director Kelundra Smith, the 'Yellow Face' playwright talked about progress in representation and the unfairness of criticism.
Duration:00:21:09
Offscript: Chicago Shakes With the World
10/18/2024
In this month's Offscript, we hear from three leaders who bring the world together through Shakespeare and new work. Plus, we learn about a new generative arts journalism fellowship.
Offscript: Chukwudi Iwuji’s Cyrano Is Larger Than Life
9/6/2024
This month, the editors talk with the acclaimed actor about modernized classics, language, and how 'Oppenheimer' led him back to the stage.
Duration:00:28:31
Offscript: Political Theatre With Mario Correa & Matthew Freeman
8/12/2024
This month we talk to the writers of 'N/A' and 'The Ask,' 2 new plays about intergenerational conflict and common ground among liberals and progressives.
Duration:00:43:19
Offscript: Mapping Our Theatre Futures
7/15/2024
This recording from the TCG conference in Chicago highlights a new AT essay series with panelists Jocelyn Prince, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, PennyMaria Jackson, and Charlique Rolle.
Duration:01:20:40