American Theatre's Offscript

May 14 2024 606
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The official podcast of AMERICAN THEATRE, the national publication for the American not-for-profit theatre. Range of topics include playwright interviews, critical roundtable discussions and the latest shows coming up as recommended by our staff.

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Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community

May 14 2024
This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.

Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers

May 10 2024
On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on 'The Outsiders.'

Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago

Apr 16 2024
On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.

Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite

Mar 11 2024
On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth' and checks in with Bay Area critic David John Chávez.

Offscript: Kendeda at 20 With Tarell Alvin McCraney, Madhuri Shekar, and a.k. payne

Feb 21 2024
On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’

Jan 16 2024
On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new 'Illinoise' musical, and New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.

Offscript: Merry Y’allmark with Topher Payne

Dec 18 2023
On this episode, Rob and J.R. talk to Topher Payne about Hallmark and holiday traditions, plus Kelundra interviews longtime critic Linda Armstrong.

Offscript: David Adjmi in Stereo and 3 Dimensions

Nov 17 2023
The writer of 'Stereophonic' talks about his obsessions with detail and destruction, and North Carolina correspondent Lauren Van Hemert fills us in on the Research Triangle theatre scene.

Offscript: Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger, Women on Top

Oct 20 2023
On this episode, Rob and Gabriela celebrate this season's most-produced plays and playwrights with surprise guests Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger.

Offscript: Pearl Cleage Speaks Her Truth

Sep 19 2023
On this episode Kelundra and J.R. talk to the Atlanta playwright about Chicago's month-long celebration in her honor, the value of community-driven storytelling, and her new play 'Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard.'