American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Jeremy Cohen’s Magical Gifts

This month Brian talks to Jeremy Cohen, producing artistic director of Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis, about supporting writers, following a unicorn, and teaching doctors to write

Offscript: Karen Hartman’s Triple Feature

For this episode we talk to playwright Karen Hartman, who currently has 3 plays making NYC premieres in 59E59's first VOLT Festival

The Subtext: In the Middle With Heather Raffo

For this special reported episode, Brian goes deep on the actor-writer and her very personal new play, 'Tomorrow Will Be Sunday'

Offscript: Tim Bond’s Healing Journey Through the American History Cycle

This week our guest is TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's artistic director Tim Bond, now directing August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' there

Theatrical Mustang: How Sara Porkalob Builds Power

In this reboot of their podcast for American Theatre magazine, Woodzick talks to Seattle-based writer-performer Sara Porkalob, who will next appear in '1776'

Offscript: Mixed Blood Is in Good Hands

The editors talk with Jack Reuler, founding artistic director of the Minneapolis theatre, and Mark Valdez, who will succeed him this summer

The Subtext: Tracy Letts’s Moments of Recognition

Brian sits down with the author of 'August: Osage County' and 'The Minutes' to talk about acting, writing, Chicago, and Oklahoma

The Subtext: Live With Amy Quan Barry

In this special episode, recorded live in Madison, Wisc., Brian interviews the poet/playwright who wrote 'The Mytilenean Debate' for Forward Theater 

Offscript: Mei Ann Teo Finds Strength in the Collective

On this episode the editors talk to the director of the drama '7 Minutes' about labor, management, and new-play development 

The Subtext: Voices of Ukraine

This special episode compiles messages from theatre artists in the U.S., the U.K., Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine