
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: 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