Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Brian talks to the Minneapolis-based playwright about learning from criticism, connecting with collaborators, and finding his voice

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Offscript: Danya Taymor & Knud Adams's Ensemble Ethos
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones about the Broadway season

Tuesday May 06, 2025
The Subtext: Rachel Bublitz Is Writing for Her Younger Self
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Theatrical Mustang: Where River Hetzel Finds Safety and Community
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in 'Curious Incident,' about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Offscript: George C. Wolfe on Dreams and Defiance
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about 'Gypsy' and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
The Subtext: Chloé Hung and the Magic of Writing
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
The writer of 'Issei, He Say' talks about making plays from her family's life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Theatrical Mustang: The Menagerists of Kafka on Ice
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
This month, Woodzick talks with Erin Rollman and Brian Colonna of Buntport Theater Company, a non-hierarchical collective known for imaginative, campy adaptations.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Offscript: Nilo Cruz's Search for Beauty
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
The Subtext: Tim J. Lord and the Human Story
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
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.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Theatrical Mustang: Sunam Ellis Wants to Hear Your Voice
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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.