Offscript: The Humana Happening
It’s our second annual Humana critics roundtable! We sit down with three theatre critics to discuss what they liked or didn’t like about this year’s Humana Festival programming, and why you should see more new plays.
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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: Michael Patrick Thornton – “There’s No Such Thing as a One-Person Show”
Chicago-based actor Michael Patrick Thornton discusses working with Will Eno on ‘Title and Deed’ at Lookingglass Theatre Company and working as a disabled actor in the American theatre.
Offscript: The R. Kelly of the American Theatre
Playwright/Pulitzer-finalist Rolin Jones talks about “These Paper Bullets!” his Beatles and Shakespeare-inspired musical, and his new theatre company New Neighborhood.
Offscript: Who Says That Women Can’t Write?
Tracy Liz Miller and Brenda Jean Foley of the Bridge Initiative talk about achieving gender parity in Arizona, plus more season announcements and what you should read in the April 2015 issue of American Theatre.
Offscript: Eliza’s Exit Interview
We say goodbye to a longtime magazine staffer, and talk seasons and musicals.
Offscript: The Tiers and Tears Edition
The L.A. 99-Seat Theatre wars get a full airing with special guest Isaac Butler, and the editors have some recommendations.
Offscript: Dancers with Furniture
This week’s guest is Native American playwright and actress Larissa Fasthorse, who discusses her new play ‘Landless’ from Alter Theater, and how to be a playwright without an MFA.
Offscript: The Lace-Curtain Irish Edition
A critic’s round table on David Lindsay-Abaire’s oft-performed ‘Good People,’ as well as chat about Sean Graney, diversity and Taylor Mac.
Offscript: Theatre That Eats the Audience
Senior editor Eliza Bent talks to theatre critics Helen Shaw and Alexis Soloski about the experimental theatre festivals currently happening in New York City, what they loved and why you should go see some weird theatre right now!
Offscript: Bring Your Own Boat!
It’s the New Year’s Eve edition of Offscript! We look at the big theatre headlines of 2014, as well as the shows that we loved.
