Offscript: A Conversation About Our Theatre Futures
For this special edition (also on video), we gathered 4 smart NYC theatre folks to talk about their visions and recommendations for our art form and industry.
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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: Pride With the ‘Come Back to the 5 & Dime’ Team
This month’s guests are Shakina Nayfack, Ashley Robinson, and Dan Gillespie Sells, who have turned an iconic 1970s play into a musical, and arts journalist Billy McEntee.
Offscript: Danya Taymor & Knud Adams’s Ensemble Ethos
This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones for a recap of the Broadway season.
Offscript: George C. Wolfe’s Dreams and Defiance
This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about ‘Gypsy’ and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue.
Offscript: Nilo Cruz’s Search for Beauty
In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee.
Offscript: What Mfoniso Udofia and Awoye Timpo Find in ‘The Grove’
This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips.
Offscript: A Shot of ‘Eureka Day’ and a Visit to Seattle
This episode features a chat on the stage of Manhattan Theatre Club with playwright Jonathan Spector, and a check-in with Seattle Times arts writer Gemma Wilson.
Offscript: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Puppet
For 2024’s holiday podcast, Gabriela visits with the merry makers behind ‘Rudolph’ at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and Rob chats with critic Bill Hirschman about the state of South Florida theatre.
Offscript: David Henry Hwang’s Mistaken Identity
In a recent conversation with publications director Kelundra Smith, the ‘Yellow Face’ playwright talked about progress in representation and the unfairness of criticism.
Offscript: Chicago Shakes With the World
In this month’s Offscript, we hear from three leaders who bring the world together through Shakespeare and new work. Plus, we learn about a new generative arts journalism fellowship.
