American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Where Madeline Sayet Belongs

This month Brian talks to the writer/performer of 'Where We Belong,' inspired by her experiences as a Native person loving, studying, then questioning Shakespeare

Offscript: How Aya Ogawa Writes on Bodies in Space

Offscript is back after a July break with an with the writer-director-performer of 'The Noseblood'

The Subtext: More Than 10 Minutes With Gary Garrison

This month Brian talks to the former NYU playwriting professor about growing up in Texas, intuition vs. intellect, and the elusive art of the 10-minute play

Offscript: Live From Pittsburgh

This week, our live session with Steel City arts journalist Sharon Eberson, City Theatre co-artistic director Monteze Freeland, and Quantum Theatre founder Karla Boos

The Subtext: Dipika Guha Is a Seeker

Brian talks to the 'Yoga Play' writer about the absurdism of real life and how her globally forged voice meets contemporary American life

Theatrical Mustang: John Jarboe’s Genderful Performances

This month Woodzick talks to the founder of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret about her origin story, gender cannibals, and the fine art of hosting

Offscript: Benjamin Benne’s Questions of Faith

This week we talk with the playwright of 'Alma' and 'In His Hands' about intimacy, religion, and poetic realism

The Subtext: Lynn Nottage, Learning From Every Job

This month Brian talks to the prolific and decorated playwright about her early struggles and triumphs, and how she found her voice and her subject

Offscript: What We Talk About When We Talk About Abortion

On this episode, we talk to Alison Leiby ('Oh God, a Show About Abortion') and Justice Hehir ('the wish: a manual for a last-ditch effort to save abortion in the united states through theater')

Theatrical Mustang: Ada Karamanyan Would Like More, Please

This month Woodzick talks to the administrator, activist, and casting professional about amplifying trans talent, rethinking the canon, and prioritizing mental health