American Theatre's Offscript

AMERICAN THEATRE

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.

  • Offscript: Chicago Shakes With the World
    In this month's Offscript, we hear from three leaders who bring the world together through Shakespeare and new work. Plus, we learn about a new generative arts journalism fellowship.
    18 October 2024, 6:41 pm
  • Offscript: Chukwudi Iwuji’s Cyrano Is Larger Than Life
    This month, the editors talk with the acclaimed actor about modernized classics, language, and how 'Oppenheimer' led him back to the stage.
    6 September 2024, 4:58 pm
  • Offscript: Political Theatre With Mario Correa & Matthew Freeman
    This month we talk to the writers of 'N/A' and 'The Ask,' 2 new plays about intergenerational conflict and common ground among liberals and progressives.
    12 August 2024, 11:25 am
  • Offscript: Mapping Our Theatre Futures
    This recording from the TCG conference in Chicago highlights a new AT essay series with panelists Jocelyn Prince, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, PennyMaria Jackson, and Charlique Rolle.
    15 July 2024, 7:35 pm
  • Offscript: Pride Month Party
    On this special episode, Kelundra and Gabriela talk to some of their favorite drag performers and check in with critic Naveen Kumar.
    26 June 2024, 8:25 pm
  • Grown in Chicago: Creating Your Community
    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.
    14 May 2024, 9:18 pm
  • Offscript: Fight Like ‘The Outsiders,’ Dance Like the Brothers
    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.'
    10 May 2024, 5:33 pm
  • Offscript: Harry Lennix & Ken-Matt Martin Rediscover August Wilson in Chicago
    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.
    16 April 2024, 6:26 pm
  • Offscript: Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Write With Bite
    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.
    11 March 2024, 7:33 pm
  • Offscript: Kendeda at 20 With Tarell Alvin McCraney, Madhuri Shekar, and a.k. payne
    On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.
    21 February 2024, 3:57 pm
  • Offscript: Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury Feel the ‘Illinoise’
    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.
    17 January 2024, 12:00 am
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