American Theatre Offscript

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

This month Brian talks to writer and director Eric Simonson about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.

On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct "Passing Strange" at Portland Playhouse this Spring.

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

This month Woodzick talks to the Bay Area playwright about political disillusionment, the liberation of basic income, and the sacred space of theatre

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

This month Brian talks to a writer inspired by the music his parents made when he was young, as well as by the diverse biographies and interests of the playwrights he admires

This month Woodzick talks to mutli-hyphenate performer Michael Urie ahead of his return to Broadway in “Spamalot.”

This month Brian talks to Charly Evon Simpson about discovering theatre, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming a playwright on paper and in life.

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