Three on the Aisle: Can We Call Someone Pretty?
On this week’s podcast, the critics discuss when it’s appropriate to discuss an actor’s appearance in a review, plus they battle over ‘Be More Chill.’
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The Subtext: Jennifer Blackmer
Brian James Polak interviews the playwright/professor about writing science-based plays and fostering the next generation of writers.
Token Theatre Friends: Chilling With Summer Theatre
This week, the Friends interview Joe Iconis about ‘Be More Chill’ and teenagers, and review the ‘Twelfth Night’ musical and ‘Straight White Men.’
Three on the Aisle: A Cornucopia of Questions
The critics discuss layoffs at the New York Daily News and answer questions from listeners.
Token Theatre Friends: Feminist ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Robin Hood’
For the first time on the show, the Friends leave New York City, and travel to the Fisher Center at Bard College and Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, with guests Erin Markey and Robyn Kerr. Conclusion: The Friends need to get out more.
The Subtext: Mike Lew
Brian James Polak interviews the author of ‘Teenage Dick’ about disabled representation onstage, and also about writing ‘structure-less joke-fests.’
Three on the Aisle: Is Whitewashing Ever Okay?
The critics discuss whitewashing, the Muny protests, and get an education on San Francisco theatre from Bay Area critic Lily Janiak.
Offscript: The State of Arts Journalism
This episode was recorded live at #TCG18 in St. Louis, where Midwestern theatre journalists Kerry Reid, Judith Newmark, and Rosalind Early talk about theatre coverage in the age of clicks.
Token Theatre Friends: ‘Teenage Dick,’ ‘Fairview,’ and Kenita Miller
It’s a ‘Once on This Island’ extravaganza! The Friends go backstage to the Tony-winning show and meet the cast and crew (and the goats). Plus reviews of ‘Teenage Dick’ and ‘Fairview.’
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.