American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Toward Liberation With Haruna Lee

For the final episode of 2021, Brian talks to the writer of 'Suicide Forest' about roles that are different than, and closer to, their true self

Offscript: Ringing Out 2021 With Lily Janiak and Jesse Green

For the final podcast of the year, the editors plumb the year-end thoughts and feelings of critics from the New York Times and San Francisco Chronicle

Three on the Aisle: Move On

For the critics' final episode, they consider the life and legacy of Sondheim and reflect on how theatre has grown and changed in the 4 years they've been podcasting

The Subtext: John Patrick Shanley‘s Dreams and Schemes

This month Brian talks to the writer of 'Doubt' and 'Moonstruck' about his early days and first breaks in the business

Offscript: Real Talk With Deirdre O‘Connell and Emily Davis

The stars of 'Dana H' and 'Is This a Room' talk about their approach to 2 very different but similarly challenging real-life characters

The Subtext: What Makes Gina Femia Run

This month Brian talks to the Brooklyn-based playwright about fighting back against abuse, hustling past gatekeepers, and finding her authentic voice

Offscript: Jamil Jude Wants Playwrights to Come Home

This episode the editors talk to the artistic director of Atlanta's True Colors Theatre about the city, the theatre, and the art form

Offscript: Jokes and Epiphanies With Will Eno

This week the editors talk with the playwright of 'Middletown,' 'Thom Pain,' and a new Ibsen adaptation, 'Gnit'

Three on the Aisle: Patrick Page Goes Deep

This month the critics talk to the star of 'Hadestown' about darkness and empathy, and share their theatregoing highlights

Offscript: Previewing the Season With Maya Phillips & David John Chavez

The editors are joined by NY Times critic Maya Phillips and Bay Area critic David John Chavez to talk about what the return to in-person theatre feels like and means