American Theatre's Offscript

Brian talks with the Los-Angeles-based, Colombian playwright, performer, and teaching artist about sources of inspiration from the Latine theatre canon and close artistic relationships.

This month's guests are Shakina Nayfack, Ashley Robinson, and Dan Gillespie Sells, who have turned an iconic 1970s play into a musical, and arts journalist Billy McEntee.

Brian talks to the Minneapolis-based playwright about learning from criticism, connecting with collaborators, and finding his voice

This month we talk to 2 Tony-nominated directors who specialize in new plays, and catch up with tireless critic Chris Jones for a recap of the Broadway season.

The writer of 'Funny, Like an Abortion' and 'The Night Witches' talks about long commutes, writing science plays, and the parts she wishes she'd been able to play in school

The versatile actor and artist talks about their role in 'Curious Incident,' about solidarity and kindness in a time of struggle, and about why intersectional representation matters

This month we talk to the 6-time Tony-winning director about 'Gypsy' and his miraculous career, and the editors introduce our Spring print issue

The writer of 'Issei, He Say' talks about making plays from her family's life, feeling the pressure to tell immigrant stories, and rebalancing her priorities

This month, Woodzick talks with Erin Rollman and Brian Colonna of Buntport Theater Company, a non-hierarchical collective known for imaginative, campy adaptations.

In this episode, Gabriela talks to the Pulitzer-winning playwright about his new triple-play in Miami, and Rob checks in with LA Times arts reporter Ashley Lee.

This month Brian talks with award-winning playwright Tim J. Lord about how he went from technician to playwright, and finding the “human story” behind a real, historic event.

In this episode, Woodzick talks with the Seattle-based creative about returning to acting, creating caring classrooms, and seeing the 'whole picture' as a director.

This month we speak to the playwright and director of a new play at the Huntington, and check in with NY Times critic at large Maya Phillips.

This month Brian talks with playwright, director, and performer Aya Ogawa about “hacking away with a machete” toward a career and directing their own work.

This episode features a chat on the stage of Manhattan Theatre Club with playwright Jonathan Spector, and a check-in with Seattle Times arts writer Gemma Wilson.

This month, Woodzick talks with drag superstar Monét X Change about her solo Life be Lifin’, collaborating on music with BenDeLaCreme, sources of queer joy, and Broadway aspirations.

This month Brian talks with playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod about her experiences living in Louisiana and New York, balancing many endeavors, and weaving drama with history.

For 2024's holiday podcast, Gabriela visits with the merry makers behind 'Rudolph' at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, and Rob chats with critic Bill Hirschman about the state of South Florida theatre.

This month Brian talks to the Southern-born writer about her journey through acting to playwriting, what her parents taught her, and her own parenting

This month, Woodzick chats with multi-hyphenate filmmaker Vera Drew about cultivating joyful spaces for trans audiences, the process around parody superhero film The People’s Joker, and working with “DIY” and “summer stock theatre” aesthetics.