This month Brian talks to the playwright of 'Water by the Spoonful' and 'In the Heights' about her new memoir, 'My Broken Language.'

The Subtext: Quiara Alegría Hudes and the Path of the Healer

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.

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.

Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community

On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on 'The Outsiders.'

Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers

On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.

Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago

On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth' and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.

Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite

On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

The Subtext: Quiara Alegría Hudes and the Path of the Healer

Download our free app to listen on your phone