Three on the Aisle: Alone Together Edition
This week the critics sign in remotely to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on theatre, and what they’re doing with no shows to see.
Offscript
Offscript is the official podcast of American Theatre, containing conversations with critics, playwrights and the editors of AT.
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Below is every episode of the Offscript podcast, plus show notes and links to the things that were discussed in each episode.
The Subtext: Coronavirus Edition
A special bonus episode features voicemails from playwrights all over the country about this extraordinary historical moment and how they’re faring.
Token Theatre Friends: Celine Song’s Deep Dive
Jose talks to the playwright about her (now closed) show ‘Endlings’ and to Wai Ching Ho, who starred in it.
The Subtext: Will Arbery’s Guilt Traps
The playwright of ‘Plano’ and ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ talks about Dallas theatre, existential crisis, and the difference between love and empathy.
Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts
The critics talk with the ‘Girl From the North Country’ playwright about his work and its meanings, and discuss ‘Mockingbird’ at MSG, a new take on ‘Dracula,’ and a James Baldwin revival in D.C.
Token Theatre Friends: Eden Espinosa Paints With Music
Jose talks with the ‘Wicked’ star, currently doing a cabaret residency and soon to star in the musical ‘Lempicka.’
Three on the Aisle: This Time It’s Personal
This week the topic is how personal experiences inform criticism, as the critics touch on ‘Mac Beth’ at Hunter Theater Project, ‘Gun and Powder’ at Signature Theatre, and ‘Medea’ at BAM
Token Theatre Friends: ‘Unmasked’ Singers
Jose talks to Mamie Parris and Mauricio Martínez, stars of ‘Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’ at Paper Mill Playhouse.
The Subtext: Korde Arrington Tuttle’s Sporting Chance
The playwright of ‘graveyard shift’ talks about football, spoken-word poetry, and finding a home in the theatre.
Token Theatre Friends: Live From BroadwayCon With Zora Howard and Jordan E. Cooper
This week Jose records a live episode with the playwrights behind ‘Ain’t No Mo’ and ‘Stew.’