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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.

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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.

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English

Episodes

Offscript: Ty Defoe Is Planting the Seeds

5/15/2023
We talk to writer/director/trickster Ty Defoe about directing 'Rent' for the next generation, building community ties, and moving beyond land acknowledgements. Plus: a check-in with Denver reporter John Moore.

Offscript: How Is This Time for Jews Onstage Different From All Others?

11/18/2022
A conversation with Joel Grey, Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Michael Arden, and Bess Wohl about portrayals of Jewishness and antisemitism on New York stages.

Duration:00:55:49

Offscript: Most-Produced With Lynn Nottage & Lauren Gunderson

9/27/2022
On this episode we broke the news that Nottage's 'Clyde's' will be the most-produced play of the season, then welcomed her and fellow prolific scribe Gunderson on to talk shop.

Duration:00:53:11

Offscript: Molly Smith and the Next Revolution

9/12/2022
On this episode we talk to the outgoing (in all senses) artistic director of Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage as she enters her 25th and final season.

Duration:00:57:38

Offscript: Daniel K. Isaac and the Tales We Tell

8/29/2022
On this episode we talk to actor/playwright Daniel K. Isaac about his epic new play 'Once Upon a (Korean) Time' and about the untold histories that inspired it.

Duration:01:01:48

The Subtext: Where Madeline Sayet Belongs

8/22/2022
This month Brian talks to the writer/performer of 'Where We Belong,' inspired by her experiences as a Native person loving, studying, then questioning Shakespeare.

Duration:01:06:03

Offscript: How Aya Ogawa Writes on Bodies in Space

8/15/2022
After our July break, we return for an interview with the writer-director-performer of 'The Nosebleed.'

Duration:00:59:59

The Subtext: More Than 10 Minutes With Gary Garrison

7/26/2022
This month Brian talks to the former NYU playwriting professor about growing up in Texas, intuition vs. intellect, and the elusive art of the 10-minute play.

Duration:01:19:37

Offscript: Live From Pittsburgh

6/22/2022
This week, we share our live TCG conference session with arts journalist Sharon Eberson, City Theatre co-artistic director Monteze Freeland, and Quantum Theatre founder Karla Boos.

Duration:01:10:28

The Subtext: Dipika Guha Is a Seeker

6/21/2022
This month Brian talks to the 'Yoga Play' author about the absurdism of real life and how her globally forged voice meets contemporary American life.

Duration:01:23:02

Theatrical Mustang: John Jarboe’s Genderful Performances

6/17/2022
This month Woodzick talks to the founder of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret about her origin story, gender cannibals, and the fine art of hosting.

Duration:00:47:33

Offscript: Benjamin Benne’s Questions of Faith

6/7/2022
This week we talk to the playwright of 'Alma' and 'In His Hands' about intimacy, religion, poetic realism, and Mario Kart.

The Subtext: Lynn Nottage, Learning From Every Job

5/31/2022
This month Brian talks to the prolific and decorated playwright about her early struggles and triumphs, and that time she got stuck in the Lincoln Center bathroom.

Duration:00:57:40

Offscript: What We Talk About When We Talk About Abortion

5/23/2022
This week the editors discuss theatre's role in dispelling the fears and misconceptions surrounding abortion with Alison Leiby and Justice Hehir.

Duration:00:59:07

Theatrical Mustang: Ada Karamanyan Would Like More, Please

5/16/2022
This month we talk to the administrator, activist, and casting professional about amplifying trans talent, rethinking the canon, and prioritizing mental health.

Duration:01:03:31

The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts

5/10/2022
This month Brian talks to the producing artistic director of Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis about supporting writers, following a unicorn, and teaching doctors to write.

Duration:01:08:47

Offscript: Karen Hartman’s Triple Feature

5/10/2022
For this episode we talk to playwright Karen Hartman, who currently has 3 plays making NYC premieres in 59E59's first VOLT Festival.

Duration:01:02:37

The Subtext: In the Middle With Heather Raffo

4/27/2022
For this special reported episode, Brian goes deep on the actor-writer and her very personal new play, 'Tomorrow Will Be Sunday.'

Duration:01:27:12

Offscript: Tim Bond’s Healing Journey Through the American Century Cycle

4/26/2022
This week our guest is TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's artistic director Tim Bond, now directing August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' there.

Duration:00:54:08

Theatrical Mustang: How Sara Porkalob Builds Power

4/13/2022
In this reboot of their podcast for AT magazine, Woodzick talks to Seattle-based writer-performer Sara Porkalob, who will next appear in '1776.'

Duration:00:44:40

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