American Theatre's Offscript show

American Theatre's Offscript

Summary: 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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Podcasts:

 Token Theatre Friends: Ali Ewoldt On Why Psychologists Make Great Actors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The first Asian American Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera' discusses how she got into theatre, plus a review of 'Daddy' by Jeremy O. Harris.

 The Subtext: Chisa Hutchinson Is Not a Fan of Colorblind Casting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The playwright of 'Somebody's Daughter' and 'Surely Goodness and Mercy' talks about how private school almost broke her and how August Wilson shaped her thinking.

 Three on the Aisle: To Squabble Over a ‘Mockingbird’ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The critics are back with a discussion of the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' controversy and a look at a day (and night) in the life of a theatre critic.

 Token Theatre Friends: Betsy Wolfe Is Not Interested in Playing a Victim | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The prolific Broadway performer talks about singing pop music versus singing show tunes, plus the Friends review the new Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater musical.

 Token Theatre Friends: Kristine Haruna Lee Takes Us Inside the Suicide Forest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

On this week's episode, the Friends talk about Japanese American identity, review Fiasco's 'Merrily We Roll Along,' and talk about trying to date when you see four shows a week.

 The Subtext: Rebecca Gilman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The playwright of 'Luna Gale' and the new 'Twilight Bowl' discusses the perfect day job and that time she slept in Mary Rodgers's apartment.

 Token Theatre Friends: Arian Moayed’s Lesson in Immigration Law | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Tony-nominated actor and Waterwell cofounder discusses immigration, Middle Eastern representation, and creating civically engaged work.

 Token Theatre Friends: Live at BroadwayCon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Friends host a live show at BroadwayCon, where they talk with Max Vernon and Diana Oh about queer representation and making non-traditional theatre.

 Three on the Aisle: Broadway Cosplay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The critics talk about going to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' and going to BroadwayCon for the cosplay.

 The Subtext: Kristin Idaszak | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The award-winning playwright talks about early inspirations, breakthroughs, and how Naomi Iizuka pushed to write look inward to find her voice.

 Token Theatre Friends: You Saw 253 Shows?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Friends look back on their favorite shows of 2018, and have an announcement about BroadwayCon!

 Three on the Aisle: The Best (and Worst) of 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The year in theatre, according to our critics.

 Offscript: American Theatre’s Year in Review | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

From coverage of #MeToo to special issues on engagement, fundraising, and design, 2018 was a busy year for the magazine.

 Three on the Aisle: Is It Filmed or Is It Live? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The critics answer listener questions, including on whether they would ever review a taping of a live performance, and debate 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on Broadway.

 Token Theatre Friends: All We Want for Christmas Is Telly Leung | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Telly Leung discusses 'Aladdin' and being a Broadway leading man, plus the Friends review holiday shows---and realize they may be too cynical for holiday shows.

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