American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Tim J. Lord and the Human Story

This month Brian talks with award-winning playwright Tim J. Lord about how he went from technician to playwright, and finding the “human story” behind a real, historic event.

Theatrical Mustang: Sunam Ellis Wants to Hear Your Voice

In this episode, Woodzick talks with the Seattle-based creative about returning to acting, creating caring classrooms, and seeing the 'whole picture' as a director.

Offscript: What Mfoniso Udofia and Awoye Timpo Find in 'The Grove'

This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips

The Subtext: Aya Ogawa, In Control

This month Brian talks with playwright, director, and performer Aya Ogawa about “hacking away with a machete” toward a career and directing their own work.

Offscript: A Shot of 'Eureka Day' and a Visit to Seattle

This episode features a chat on the stage of Manhattan Theatre Club with playwright Jonathan Spector, and a check-in with Seattle Times arts writer Gemma Wilson

Theatrical Mustang: Monét X Change Wants the Stage

This month, Woodzick talks with drag superstar Monét X Change about her solo Life be Lifin’, collaborating on music with BenDeLaCreme, sources of queer joy, and Broadway aspirations.

The Subtext: Kelley Nicole Girod, in It for the Drama

This month Brian talks with playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod about her experiences living in Louisiana and New York, balancing many endeavors, and weaving drama with history.

Offscript: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Puppet

For our final podcast of the year, Gabriela visits with the merry makers behind 'Rudolph' at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and Rob chats with critic Bill Hirschman about the state of South Florida theatre

The Subtext: How Rachel Bonds Learned to Trust Herself

This month Brian talks to the Southern-born writer about her journey through acting to playwriting, what her parents taught her, and her own parenting

Theatrical Mustang: Vera Drew Is ‘The People’s Joker’

This month, Woodzick chats with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Vera Drew about cultivating joyful spaces for trans audiences, the process around parody superhero film The People’s Joker, and working with “DIY” and “summer stock theatre” aesthetics.