American Theatre Offscript

'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.

Kristoffer Diaz's Mystery Play and AT's Immigrant Issue

This month we talk to the playwright and the director Dexter Bullard, who's helming his new play, and we check in with two contributors to our Summer edition

Kira Obolensky’s Body of Work and Life

The Minneapolis-based playwright discusses the importance of intentional audience engagement in diverse and unconventional theatre spaces.

Offscript: A Conversation About Our Theatre Futures

For this special edition (also on video), we gathered 4 smart NYC theatre folks to talk about their visions and recommendations for our art form and industry 

Subtext Redux: In Memory of Rachel Jendrzejewski

To honor her recent passing, Brian reshares his conversation from last fall with the Minneapolis-based writer/director, whom he first met in Poland years ago