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:
On this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez.
Nikki Toombs of Atlanta's True Colors Theatre Company and Tanya Mote from Denver's Su Teatro share how engagement and education work fits their theatres' missions.
For the first show of the fall season, the critics discuss the demise of the TV show Theatre Talk and interview Bedlam theatre's Eric Tucker.
Live at the Lark, American Theatre editors announced the season's top plays and playwrights, and spoke to two of them, Lucas Hnath and Karen Zacarías.
He's written more than 300 two-minute plays, but the artistic director of Chicago's Neo-Futurists doesn't consider himself a playwright. Brian James Polak finds out why.
This week, an interview with Tony nominee Laura Osnes about why she's fascinated by Disney princesses, a review of 'Collective Rage' by Jen Silverman, and a debate about what makes a good movie-to-musical adaptation.
On this week's episode, performer Amanda Duarte fills in for Terry Teachout and talks about her controversial article about theatre etiquette.
This week, the Friends review 'Head Over Heels' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Yiddish.
On this week's podcast, the critics discuss when it's appropriate to discuss an actor's appearance in a review, plus they battle over 'Be More Chill.'
Brian James Polak interviews the playwright/professor about writing science-based plays and fostering the next generation of writers.
This week, the Friends interview Joe Iconis about 'Be More Chill' and teenagers, and review the 'Twelfth Night' musical and 'Straight White Men.'
The critics discuss layoffs at the New York Daily News and answer questions from listeners.
For the first time on the show, the Friends leave New York City, and travel to the Fisher Center at Bard College and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, with guests Erin Markey and Robyn Kerr. Conclusion: The Friends need to get out more.
Brian James Polak interviews the author of 'Teenage Dick' about disabled representation onstage, and also about writing 'structure-less joke-fests.'
The critics discuss whitewashing, the Muny protests, and get an education on San Francisco theatre from Bay Area critic Lily Janiak.
