The Subtext: Caridad Svich
Brian James Polak interviews the prolific playwright/activist about her new play ‘Red Bike’ and theatre as an audience engagement tool.
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: Eve Ensler’s Many Fruits
Jose Solís and Diep Tran interview the author of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ about her new ‘Fruit Trilogy,’ and discuss new plays by Dominique Morisseau and Nilo Cruz.
Three on the Aisle: Is There an Alternative to the Tonys?
On this episode, the critics grapple with the flaws of the Tony Awards and offer some possible fixes—and their alternative awards.
Offscript: Stage Migrations
Blanka Zizka, Carmen Rivera, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Maria Manuela Goyanes, and Ngozi Anyanwu discuss the immigrant and first-generation American experience in theatre.
Token Theatre Friends: We Could’ve ‘Dance Nation’-ed All Night!
This week, it’s “My Fair Lady” ($97+) versus “Dance Nation” ($59+). Plus an interview with Eva Noblezada.
Three on the Aisle: Problematic Shows and Those Who Love/Hate Them
On this episode, the critics take on a hot topic and chat with guest Jack Cummings III, artistic director of the Transport Group company.
The Subtext: Carlos Murillo
A chat with the playwright and professor about his career in New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Three on the Aisle: And Then There Were Two
On this podcast, Peter Marks steps out and Lynn Nottage steps in. How is she as a theatre critic? Find out!
Three on the Aisle: You’ve Got Questions? We Have Answers!
On this episode, the critics ponder whether some shows are too dated to revive, reach into the mail bag, and tell you which (non-NYC) theatres are worth a visit this summer.
The Subtext: Leah Nanako Winkler and Mark Schultz
This month’s episode is super-long because Brian James Polak traveled to the Humana Festival and spoke to two playwrights that were getting world premieres there.