Offscript: Engagement From the Top
Eileen J. Morris of Houson’s Ensemble Theatre and Sean Daniels of Merrimack Repertory Theatre share why engagement and education has to start with leadership.
Offscript
Offscript is the official podcast of American Theatre, containing conversations with critics, playwrights and the editors of AT.
Released every other week, Offscript is a free-ranging discussion about the lively arts. Subscribe to Offscript via RSS, iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher.
Below is every episode of the Offscript podcast, plus show notes and links to the things that were discussed in each episode.
Token Theatre Friends: William Jackson Harper & Guitar-Playing Robots
The Friends interview the star of NBC’s ‘The Good Place’ on his new play ‘Travisville,’ and whether theatre critics go in the Good Place or the Bad Place.
The Subtext: Paula Vogel
The great playwright and educator talks about her ambitions for her own work and for the art form she loves.
Offscript: Trinity Rep, Neurodiversity, and the Spectrum Theatre Ensemble
Trinity Rep’s Spectrum Theatre Ensemble, a leader in accessibility programming, is building a canon of new work for neurodiverse performers and audiences.
Three on the Aisle: Jukebox Musicals and British Invaders
It’s the one-year-anniversary of this podcast! To celebrate, the critics discuss jukebox musicals, in particular ‘Girl From the North Country,’ and why there are so many Brits on Broadway.
Token Theatre Friends: ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ and Daphne Rubin-Vega
On this episode, the Friends review the newest play by Theresa Rebeck, and interview Daphne Rubin-Vega and Gizel Jimenez.
Offscript: A Peek at Education and Engagement Programming
Nikki Toombs of Atlanta’s True Colors Theatre Company and Tanya Mote from Denver’s Su Teatro share how engagement and education work fits their theatres’ missions.
Three on the Aisle: RIP Theatre Talk
For the first show of the fall season, the critics discuss the demise of the TV show Theatre Talk and interview Bedlam theatre’s Eric Tucker.
Offscript: Live! It’s Not Lonely at the Top
Live at the Lark, American Theatre editors announced the season’s top plays and playwrights, and spoke to two of them, Lucas Hnath and Karen Zacarías.
The Subtext: Kurt Chiang
He’s written more than 300 two-minute plays, but the artistic director of Chicago’s Neo-Futurists doesn’t consider himself a playwright. Brian James Polak finds out why.