Three on the Aisle: You’ve Got Questions? We Have Answers!
On this episode, the critics ponder whether some shows are too dated to revive, reach into the mail bag, and tell you which (non-NYC) theatres are worth a visit this summer.
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: Leah Nanako Winkler and Mark Schultz
This month’s episode is super-long because Brian James Polak traveled to the Humana Festival and spoke to two playwrights that were getting world premieres there.
Three on the Aisle: April Madness!
On this episode, there’s so many great shows and so little time to talk about them! The critics discuss “Three Tall Women” and “Angels in America” on Broadway, plus composer Erin McKeown stopped by.
Three on the Aisle: Go Small or Go Home?
On this podcast, the critics discuss “small-show syndrome”—is programming two-handers and one-set living-room dramas a way for producers to save money, or can it be an inspiring challenge for playwrights?
Three on the Aisle, Or Is It Four?
This week, the Chicago Tribune’s Chris Jones joins the three critics to talk about ‘Hamilton’ on tour. Plus, ‘Angels in America,’ a history play or newly relevant?
The Subtext: Catherine Trieschmann
This month, playwright Brian James Polak travels to Milwaukee, Wisc., to interview Catherine Trieschmann, the writer of ‘How the World Began’ and ‘One House Over.’
Three on the Aisle: ‘Not Again!’ Syndrome
On this podcast, the critics remember the late Jan Maxwell and debate the merits of revivals: artistically safe/stale or necessary for audience building?
The Subtext: Basil Kreimendahl
In this podcast episode, an interview with the playwright of ‘We’re Gonna Be Okay’ and ‘Orange Julius.’
Three on the Aisle: The Acting Company You Keep
The critics discuss the pros and cons of keeping resident acting companies, and talk to the most-produced playwright in America: Lauren Gunderson.
Three on the Aisle: Uncomfortable Conversations
On this podcast, the critics discuss sexual harassment in the theatre and the powerful theatre artists accused, and debate talkbacks.
