American Theatre Offscript

The Subtext: Alexandra Petri Writes Funny

The D.C. columnist and playwright talks about how writing is like making cotton candy, how 'MILF Manor' is like Greek drama, and how an editor can help you find the parade

Theatrical Mustang: For Taylor Adams, All Theatre Is Drag

The Omaha-based director talks about theatre's collective brain, doing queer art on Catholic campuses, and how to break through the gender binary in casting

The Subtext: James Ijames, From Grandma’s Backyard to Broadway

This month Brian talks to the 'Fat Ham' playwright about the art-loving family he came from and the communities he's found in theatre and in Philly

The Subtext: The Time Kate Tarker Lost Her Paints

The playwright of 'Montag' and 'THUNDERBODIES' talks about insisting on sustainability, identifying as a writer, and the art of listening

Theatrical Mustang: How a.k. payne Holds Space

This month Woodzick talks with the writer of 'Amani' about Black futures, expansive visions of gender, and how an archivist can be an activist

Theatrical Mustang: Mykai Eastman’s Organic Approach

This month Woodzick talks to Denver-based director and playwright Mykai Eastman about EDI work, directorial philosophy, and audience engagement.

The Subtext: Eric Reyes Loo Is Earnest and Eager

This month Brian talks to playwright and screenwriter Eric Reyes Loo about his educational and familial journeys, and the elusive definition of success.

 

Theatrical Mustang: Emily K. Harrison’s Sense of Balance

This month Woodzick talks to the leader of Boulder's square product theatre, who also teaches theatre at Hamilton College, about making and training for theatre without perpetuating damage

The Subtext: How Vichet Chum Measures Success

This month Brian talks to Vichet Chum, writer of 'Bald Sisters' at Steppenwolf, about how Texas's competitive culture shaped him and about how his Cambodian American parents feel about his work

Theatrical Mustang: Migguel Anggelo’s Joy and Exhaustion

This month Woodzick talks with the singer-songwriter-dancer about his new show and album 'English With an Accent,' an allegory about immigration and transformation