American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Theresa Rebeck, Angry Optimist

The Brooklyn-based playwright discusses childhood theatre memories in Cincinnati, the continued gender imbalance in the American theatre, and experiences working on iconic projects.

Jessica Huang's Cross-Cultural Love Offering

On this episode we speak to the writer and director of the new play 'Mother of Exiles,' and talk arts funding and community engagement with author Donna Walker-Kuhne 

Sarah Mantell, Illustrator-Turned-Playwright

A life-changing course with Paula Vogel, San Francisco, post-grad revelations, The Kilroys, joy, and loss on this episode of “The Subtext.”

'Gwendolyn in Paris': A Short Play About the Legendary Gwendolyn Bennett

In this monologue by Gethsemane Herron, performed by Candace Boahene, we hear from the Harlem Renaissance writer, artist, and journalist

'Chez Zelda': A Short Play About Zelda Wynn Valdes

In this monologue by Kevin Renn, we hear from the legendary fashion designer who gave the world the Playboy Bunny costume, as performed by Marjorie Johnson

'Bumpy Johnson': A Short Play About the Legendary Crime Boss

From playwright Darnell Lamont Walker, a monologue about the legendary Harlem crime boss, performed by Keith Randolph Smith

'God Loves a Sinner Like Me': A Short Play About Alberta Hunter

In this monologue by Tanya Everett, performed by Nedra Marie Taylor, we hear from the legendary blues and jazz singer-songwriter who wrote "Downhearted Blues"

John Leguizamo's Latin American Dream

On this episode the editors dive deep into our fall AT issue with dramaturg/journalist Dezi Tibbs, then dig into Latin American representation with 'Other Americans' playwright-performer John Leguizamo

Tops of the Season: 'Come From Away' and Lauren Gunderson

The editors unveil AT's annual Top 10 Most Produced Plays and Top 20 Most Produced Playwrights lists and chat with Irene Sankoff, David Hein, and the ubiquitous Gunderson

The Subtext: Migdalia Cruz Wants to Be Part of World Theatre

The Bronx-born playwright talks Fornés, trauma-informed writing, and parenthood as a writer.