Offscript: Jokes and Epiphanies With Will Eno
The playwright of ‘Middletown’ and ‘Thom Pain’ talks about his new Ibsen adaptation, ‘Gnit,’ the often winding pursuit of the self, and the lessons of community.
Category Archives: Audio
American Theatre‘s podcasts feature timely and timeless conversations and interviews in and about the theatre field.
Three on the Aisle
A monthly (or sometimes more) podcast from New York about theatre in America, featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli. Guests have included Tracy Letts, Conor McPherson, Lila Neugebauer, Samira Wiley, Kate Hamill, Sam Hunter, Soraya Nadia McDonald, Helen Shaw, Diep Tran, Lily Janiak, Tamilla Woodard, and more.
The Subtext
A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid: what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires, and makes writers tick. Brian James Polak hosts. Guests have included David Adjmi, Antoinette Nwandu, Jen Silverman, Will Arbery, Korde Arrington Tuttle, Clare Barron, Chica Hutchinson, Rebecca Gilman, Isaac Gomez, Ike Holter, and many more.
Token Theatre Friends
This podcast from Diep Tran and Jose Solís (discontinued in June 2020; new independent site here) brought a person-of-color perspective to reviews of and interviews with theatre artists in New York City.
Offscript
This podcast, featuring the editors of American Theatre in conversation with each other and with special guests, occasionally appears in this space but has chiefly migrated to a biweekly spot on Facebook.
Three on the Aisle: Patrick Page Goes Deep
This month the critics talk to the star of ‘Hadestown’ about darkness and empathy, and share their theatregoing highlights.
Offscript: Previewing the Season With Maya Phillips & David John Chavez
In this episode we talk to critics on both coasts (with JR holding down the Midwest) about criticism, in-person theatre, and Twitter vs. TikTok.
The Subtext: Mac Rogers’s ‘Unusual’ Journey Through Time and Relative Dimensions
This month Brian talks with the playwright and audio dramatist about ‘The Honeycomb Trilogy,’ guardian angels, and ‘Doctor Who.’
Offscript: Nataki Garrett, Shaking Up and Stabilizing Oregon Shakes
This week we talk to the leader of the West Coast powerhouse about the tough years just page and what lies ahead.
Offscript: How Jon Michael Hill and Namir Smallwood ‘Pass Over’
This episode’s guests are actors from Broadway’s first show back since spring 2020.
The Subtext: Jacqueline Goldfinger and the Lure of the Cliff
This month Brian talks to the Philly writer of ‘Babel’ and ‘The Arsonists’ about playwriting, parenting, and risk.
Three on the Aisle: Sunday in the Park With James
This week the critics speak to James Lapine about his new memoir of writing ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ with Sondheim, and talk up some shows they’ve seen.
Offscript: Self-Defense Over Self-Care With Virginia Grise
This week our guest is the resident playwright of Dallas’s Cara Mía Theatre, who talks about her urgent manifesto ‘Your Healing Is Killing Me.’
Offscript: Camping With Travis Tate
This week we look back on a busy month of theatre news and talk to playwright travis tate about their play ‘Queen of the Night.’
