Three on the Aisle: A Cornucopia of Questions
The critics discuss layoffs at the New York Daily News and answer questions from listeners.
Category Archives: Audio
American Theatre‘s podcasts feature timely and timeless conversations and interviews in and about the theatre field.
The Subtext
A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid: what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires, and makes writers tick. Brian James Polak hosts. Guests have included David Adjmi, Antoinette Nwandu, Jen Silverman, Will Arbery, Korde Arrington Tuttle, Clare Barron, Chisa Hutchinson, Rebecca Gilman, Isaac Gomez, Ike Holter, and many more.
Theatrical Mustang
This independently produced podcast from actor-writer-activist Woodzick brings listeners interviews with unbridled talent and cultural trailblazers from across the country, including Sara Porkalob, Jill Sobule, jaamil olawale kosoko, John Jarboe, Mykai Eastman, and more.
Offscript
This occasional podcast features the editors of American Theatre in conversation with each other and with special guests.
Three on the Aisle
A monthly (or sometimes more) podcast from New York about theatre in America, featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli. Guests have included Tracy Letts, Conor McPherson, Lila Neugebauer, Samira Wiley, Kate Hamill, Sam Hunter, Soraya Nadia McDonald, Helen Shaw, Diep Tran, Lily Janiak, Tamilla Woodard, and more.
Token Theatre Friends
This podcast from Diep Tran and Jose Solís (discontinued in June 2020; new independent site here) brought a person-of-color perspective to reviews of and interviews with theatre artists in New York City.
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.
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.
Three on the Aisle: Is There an Alternative to the Tonys?
On this episode, the critics grapple with the flaws of the Tony Awards and offer some possible fixes—and their alternative awards.
Offscript: Stage Migrations
Blanka Zizka, Carmen Rivera, Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, Maria Manuela Goyanes, and Ngozi Anyanwu discuss the immigrant and first-generation American experience in theatre.
Three on the Aisle: Problematic Shows and Those Who Love/Hate Them
On this episode, the critics take on a hot topic and chat with guest Jack Cummings III, artistic director of the Transport Group company.
The Subtext: Carlos Murillo
A chat with the playwright and professor about his career in New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Three on the Aisle: And Then There Were Two
On this podcast, Peter Marks steps out and Lynn Nottage steps in. How is she as a theatre critic? Find out!
