American Theatre's Offscript

by AMERICAN THEATRE

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.

Episodes

The Subtext: More Than 10 Minutes With Gary Garrison

0s · Published 26 Jul 18:20

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.

Offscript: Live From Pittsburgh

0s · Published 22 Jun 16:59

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.

The Subtext: Dipika Guha Is a Seeker

0s · Published 21 Jun 20:30

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.

Theatrical Mustang: John Jarboe’s Genderful Performances

0s · Published 17 Jun 15:35

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

Offscript: Benjamin Benne’s Questions of Faith

0s · Published 07 Jun 17:48

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

0s · Published 31 May 15:01

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.

Offscript: What We Talk About When We Talk About Abortion

0s · Published 23 May 18:20

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

Theatrical Mustang: Ada Karamanyan Would Like More, Please

0s · Published 16 May 17:29

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

The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts

0s · Published 10 May 21:50

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.

Offscript: Karen Hartman’s Triple Feature

0s · Published 10 May 15:15

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

American Theatre's Offscript has 91 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 0:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 02:11.