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:
This episode was recorded live at #TCG18 in St. Louis, where Midwestern theatre journalists Kerry Reid, Judith Newmark, and Rosalind Early talk about theatre coverage in the age of clicks.
It's a 'Once on This Island' extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew (and the goats). Plus reviews of 'Teenage Dick' and 'Fairview.'
Brian James Polak interviews the prolific playwright/activist about her new play 'Red Bike' and theatre as an audience engagement tool.
Jose Solís and Diep Tran interview the author of 'The Vagina Monologues' about her new 'Fruit Trilogy,' and discuss new plays by Dominique Morisseau and Nilo Cruz.
On this episode, the critics grapple with the flaws of the Tony Awards and offer some possible fixes---and their alternative awards.
Blanka Zizka, Carmen Rivera, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Maria Manuela Goyanes, and Ngozi Anyanwu discuss the immigrant and first-generation American experience in theatre.
This week, it's "My Fair Lady" ($97+) versus "Dance Nation" ($59+). Plus an interview with Eva Noblezada.
On this episode, the critics take on a hot topic and chat with guest Jack Cummings III, artistic director of the Transport Group company.
A chat with the playwright and professor about his career in New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
On this podcast, Peter Marks steps out and Lynn Nottage steps in. How is she as a theatre critic? Find out!
On this episode, the critics ponder whether some shows are too dated to revive, reach into the mail bag, and tell you which (non-NYC) theatres are worth a visit this summer.
This month's episode is super-long because Brian James Polak traveled to the Humana Festival and spoke to two playwrights that were getting world premieres there.
On this episode, there's so many great shows and so little time to talk about them! The critics discuss "Three Tall Women" and "Angels in America" on Broadway, plus composer Erin McKeown stopped by.
On this podcast, the critics discuss "small-show syndrome"---is programming two-handers and one-set living-room dramas a way for producers to save money, or can it be an inspiring challenge for playwrights?
This week, the Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones joins the three critics to talk about 'Hamilton' on tour. Plus, 'Angels in America,' a history play or newly relevant?
