The Subtext: Writing Comic Book Plays With Crystal Skillman
The author of ‘Open’ and ‘Mary and Max’ talks about how comic books influence her plays (and her marriage).
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, Stitcher, or TuneIn.
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: From México to Broadway with Mauricio Martínez
The Friends talk to the ‘On Your Feet!’ star about why he advocates for Latinx composers and for racial justice; plus discussions of Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ and ‘Six.’
Three on the Aisle: An August Recess
The show will be back in September. In the meantime, keep sending your comments and questions.
Token Theatre Friends: Smelling Justin Trudeau With Sharon Wheatley and Caesar Samayoa
‘Come From Away’ is celebrating its 1,000th performance on Broadway and its cast members come in to celebrate; plus reviews of ‘Midsummer: A Banquet,’ ‘Mojada,’ ‘The Rolling Stone,’ and the ‘Cats’ trailer.
Three on the Aisle: The Critics Go to Summer Camp
Regina Castellanos and Larry Owens (‘A Strange Loop’) stop by the studio to talk about their time at the theatrical summer camp, Stagedoor Manor.
Token Theatre Friends: Theatre as Activism with Amber Gray and Kay Trinidad
The Friends talk to the actors of ‘Hadestown’ plus reviews of ‘Toni Stone’ and ‘Unmaking Toulouse-Lautrec.’
The Subtext: Roger Q Mason on Coming Out as Genderqueer
The playwright talks about being forbidden from performing growing up and learning how to be his authentic self.
Three on the Aisle: Not Good, but Kind of Great
This week the critics talk ‘guilty pleasures,’ answer listeners’ questions, and talk about ‘Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, ‘A Strange Loop,’ and ‘The Waverly Gallery.’
Token Theatre Friends: Pride With Caitlin Kinnunen and Larry Owens
This week, stars of ‘The Prom’ and ‘A Strange Loop’ discuss staying positive in show business and queer representation. Plus the Friends review ‘Frankie and Johnny,’ ‘The Secret Life of Bees,’ and ‘In the Green.’
Three on the Aisle: David Cromer Can’t Quit Chicago
The Tony-winning director visits the critics and breaks down his artistic process on ‘The Waverly Gallery’ and ‘The Band’s Visit,’ and explains his love affair with the Windy City.