Offscript: Programming Diversely With Josh Hecht
On this week’s episode, we welcome Josh Hecht of Profile Theatre who explains why he only programs one writer a season. Plus, the editors discuss bias in theatre criticism.
Category Archives: 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.
Offscript: Theatre Architecture, ‘Disgraced’ in China
On this week’s podcast, we interview Alison Friedman of Ping Pong Productions, which regularly takes American productions to China. Plus the editors discuss Hedy Weiss, ‘Julius Caesar,’ and the history of theatre architecture.
Offscript: Live in Stumptown
For this week’s Offscript, recorded live in Portland, Ore., guests Amy Wang, Dámaso Rodríguez, and Maureen Porter gave us a primer on the local theatre scene.
Offscript: A Very Special Double Tony Episode!
On this week’s episode, we have two guests: director Rebecca Taichman and artistic director Kevin Moriarty, who discuss their Tony nomination/wins. Plus, the editors predict what the best musical and play will be.
Offscript: Orville Mendoza Revisits ‘Pacific Overtures’
On this week’s podcast, actor Orville Mendoza talks ‘Pacific Overtures’ and working with director John Doyle. Plus the editors discuss arts advocacy and how to talk to your Congresspeople about the NEA.
Offscript: Self-Analysis With Dan O’Brien
On this week’s podcast, we welcome playwright Dan O’Brien, who discusses his newest play ‘The House in Scarsdale’ and recovering from cancer. Plus, the editors discuss Tony nominations and theatre in China.
Offscript: David J. Loehr’s Trip to the Humana Festival
On this week’s podcast David J. Loehr reports back from the Humana Festival. Plus, the editors discuss ‘Miss Saigon’ and AT’s new program to nurture theatre critics of color.
Offscript: Beyond Shakespeare With Michael Kahn
On this week’s podcast, we welcome Michael Kahn, who will soon retire from Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. He talks about his career highlights. Then the editors discuss Russian theatre and potential Pulitzer nominations.
Offscript: Social Commentary With Martín Zimmerman
In this week’s episode, we welcome playwright Martín Zimmerman. Plus, the editors talk Broadway and the NEA.
Offscript: Alternating Lears with Nathaniel Fuller and Stephen Yoakam
On this week’s podcast, we talk to two King Lears. Then, the editors discuss Sondheim and the recent spate of artistic director departures.
