American Theatre Offscript

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American Theatre Offscript episodes

June 21, 2023 The Subtext: Kareem Fahmy’s Auteur Theory
Brian talks to the NYC-based theatremaker about the intersection of writing and directing, what his family thinks of his plays, and differences between the U.S. and Canada
1 hr 16 min
June 11, 2023 Offscript: Will Martyna Majok & Stephen Adly Guirgis Go to the Tonys?
On this special pre-Tony Awards edition, we talk to the playwrights nominated for COST OF LIVING and BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, and to Playbill's Diep Tran
1 hr 8 min
May 25, 2023 The Subtext: Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Moments
This month Brian talks to the Bay Area playwright about the writing process, battling imposter syndrome, and redefining success.
1 hr 24 min
May 23, 2023 Theatrical Mustang: Amber Scales on Activism and Acting
This month Woodzick talks to the Southern storyteller and social impact strategist about the clear parallels between making theatre and making a difference
54 min
May 15, 2023 Offscript: Ty Defoe is Planting the Seeds
On this episode we talk to writer/director/trickster Ty Defoe about directing 'Rent' for the next generation, building community ties, and moving beyond land acknowledgements.
1 hr 23 min
April 25, 2023 Theatrical Mustang: Will Wilhelm Lives Out Loud
This month Woodzick talks with Chicago theatremaker Will Wilhelm about taking up more space as a trans non-binary artist, centering gender-imaginative stories in the historical canon, and finding resilience through the work.
59 min
November 18, 2022 Offscript: How Is This Time for Jews Onstage Different From All Others?
A conversation with Joel Grey, Tovah Feldshuh, Caissie Levy, Michael Arden, and Bess Wohl about portrayals of Jewishness and antisemitism on New York stages.
56 min
September 27, 2022 Offscript: Most-Produced With Lynn Nottage & Lauren Gunderson
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.
54 min
September 12, 2022 Offscript: Molly Smith and the Next Revolution
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.
58 min
August 29, 2022 Offscript: Daniel K. Isaac and the Tales We Tell
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.
1 hr 2 min