The Subtext

By American TheatreArts Performing Arts

The Subtext episodes

November 14, 2025 Theresa Rebeck, Angry Optimist
The Brooklyn-based playwright discusses childhood theatre memories in Cincinnati, the continued gender imbalance in the American theatre, and experiences working on iconic projects.
1 hr 13 min
October 10, 2025 Sarah Mantell, Illustrator-Turned-Playwright
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning playwright talks about a life-changing course with Paula Vogel, San Francisco, post-grad revelations, the Kilroys, joy, and loss.
1 hr 15 min
September 12, 2025 Migdalia Cruz Wants to Be Part of World Theatre
The Bronx-born playwright talks Fornés, trauma-informed writing, and parenthood as a writer.
0 min
August 18, 2025 Kira Obolensky’s Body of Work and Life
The Minneapolis-based playwright discusses the importance of intentional audience engagement in diverse and unconventional theatre spaces.
1 hr 6 min
July 16, 2025 Subtext Redux: In Memory of Rachel Jendrzejewski
A republished Subtext as tribute to its subject, Rachel Jendrzejewski, a Minneapolis-based interdisciplinary artist and writer who died last week after a battle with cancer.
1 hr 6 min
July 09, 2025 The Subtext: Diana Burbano Writes What Scares Her
The L.A.-based Colombian playwright, performer, and teaching artist talks about sources of inspiration from the Latine theatre canon and about building close artistic relationships.
1 hr 22 min
June 04, 2025 The Subtext: Andrew Rosendorf Leaves It on the Page
Brian talks to the Minneapolis-based playwright about learning from criticism, connecting with collaborators, and finding his voice.
1 hr 15 min
May 06, 2025 The Subtext: Rachel Bublitz Is Writing for Her Younger Self
The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school.
1 hr 24 min
April 03, 2025 The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing
The writer of 'Issei, He Say' talks about making plays from her family's life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities.
1 hr 20 min
March 06, 2025 The Subtext: Tim J. Lord and the Human Story
This month Brian talks with the award-winning playwright about how he went from technician to playwright, and how to find the real drama behind a true historical event.
1 hr 20 min

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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates,…