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
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
Offscript: Pride Month Party
6/26/2024
On this special episode, Kelundra and Gabriela talk to some of their favorite drag performers and check in with critic Naveen Kumar.
Duration:01:19:25
Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community
5/14/2024
This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.
Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers
5/10/2024
On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on 'The Outsiders.'
Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago
4/16/2024
On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.
Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite
3/11/2024
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth' and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.
Offscript: Kendeda at 20 With Tarell Alvin McCraney, Madhuri Shekar, and a.k. payne
2/21/2024
On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.
Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’
1/16/2024
On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new 'Illinoise' musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.
Offscript: Merry Y’allmark with Topher Payne
12/18/2023
On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.
Offscript: David Adjmi in Stereo and 3 Dimensions
11/17/2023
The writer of 'Stereophonic' talks about his obsessions with detail and destruction, and North Carolina correspondent Lauren Van Hemert fills us in on the Research Triangle theatre scene.