The Subtext: Antoinette Nwandu
On the first episode of American Theatre’s newest podcast: Playwright Brian James Polak interviews Paula Vogel Playwriting Award winner Antoinette Nwandu.
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.
Introducing a New/Old Podcast: The Subtext
Introducing a new podcast to American Theatre’s network: the Subtext, where playwright Brian James Polak interviews playwrights about what makes them tick.
Offscript: The Director’s Path
In this podcast episode, recorded live at the Robert Moss Theater, directors Anne Kauffman, Rachel Chavkin, Anne Bogart, and Liesl Tommy discusses the hows and whys of directing.
Three on the Aisle: Our Favorite Things of 2017
On this podcast episode, the critics discuss their favorite shows and performances of 2017, and what they hope to experience in 2018.
Offscript: Preventing Harassment, Looking Back on 2017
On this week’s episode: the editors of American Theatre discuss the best of 2017 onstage and on the page; plus an interview with Rachel Dart about sexual harassment.
Three on the Aisle: The Critic as Artist?
On this week’s podcast, Terry Teachout wrote a play! Can Peter Marks and Elisabeth Vincentelli review it? Plus, an interview with director of the moment Lila Neugebauer.
Offscript: Child’s Play With Peter Brosius
This week’s guest is Peter Brosius, artistic director of Children’s Theatre Company, plus the editors discuss theatre in the age of Trump.
Three on the Aisle: Great Actors Struggle. Audiences Pay a Bundle
On this podcast, the guest is Holly Twyford, a celebrated D.C. actor who talks about the challenges of making a living outside New York. Also: a critics’ discussion about what to do about runaway ticket prices.
Offscript: Seasoning With Frank Rizzo
On this week’s podcast, the Connecticut critic joins the editors to dish about his Q&A with Yale’s James Bundy and the upcoming season.
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
