Offscript: The Debut of “Three on the Aisle”
On this week’s podcast, the panelists talk about where they’re coming from as critics and podcasters, then discuss Trump and theatre. Plus, picks for the first half of the new season
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: Live From Drama Book Shop
This week’s guests are Lauren Gunderson, the season’s most-produced playwright, and Ken Cerniglia, dramaturg of Disney Theatrical Group, the force behind this year’s most-produced play.
Offscript: Autism and Acting with Mickey Rowe
On this week’s podcast, our guest is Mickey Rowe, the first autistic actor to play the main character in ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.’ Plus, the editors talk Harvey and student loans.
Offscript: Autism and Authorship With Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris
On this week’s podcast, Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris discuss their documentary play about autism. Plus, the hosts discuss the Stephen Adly Guirgis copyright controversy.
Offscript: James Still, Indiana, and ‘The Great Comet’ of 2017
On this week’s podcast, playwright James Still is the guest and he talks about how a California playwright became the resident playwright of Indiana Rep. Plus, the editors discuss ‘The Great Comet’ casting controversy.
Offscript: Designing Leadership With Chris Acebo
This week’s podcast guest is Chris Acebo, associate artist at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, who talks about how designers can be leaders too. Plus, the editors discuss Trump plays and talkbacks.
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.
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.
