American Theatre's Offscript

The writer of 'Stereophonic' talks about his obsessions with detail and destruction, and North Carolina correspondent Lauren Van Hemert fills us in on the Research Triangle theatre scene.

This month Brian talks to a writer inspired by the music his parents made when he was young, as well as by the diverse biographies and interests of the playwrights he admires

This month Woodzick talks to mutli-hyphenate performer Michael Urie ahead of his return to Broadway in “Spamalot.”

This month Brian talks to Charly Evon Simpson about discovering theatre, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming a playwright on paper and in life.

On this episode, Rob and Gabriela celebrate this season's most-produced plays and playwrights with surprise guests Heidi Schreck and Selina Fillinger.

This month Woodzick talks to the Seattle-based director about creating a safe yet accountable rehearsal room, taking Shakespeare off a pedestal, and embracing body hair.

This month Brian talks to Nathan Alan Davis about growing up with performer parents, learning through parenthood, and discovering his passion for playwriting.

On this episode Kelundra and J.R. talk to playwright Pearl Cleage about Chicago's month-long celebration in her honor, the value of community-driven storytelling, and her new play "Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard."

This month Woodzick talks to performer and producer Danny Marin about telling stories with nuance and advocating for a better industry.

This month Brian joins playwright Nancy Garcia Loza at Chicago's Understudy book shop to talk about writing, family, and holding on to memories.

On this episode we talk to playwright Mike Lew and director Moritz von Stuelpnagel about taking 'tiny father' from audio to audience and catch up with critic J. Wynn Rousuck about the Contemporary American Theater Festival.

This month Woodzick talks to writer and educator Seayoung Yim about self love, care-filled casting, and America’s recent obsession with Korean culture.

This month Brian talks to MJ Kaufman, the co-writer of 'A Transparent Musical,' about their evolving sense of home, their creative instincts, and their dog, Milkshake.

This month we host a special conversation about the search process that led NYC's Rattlestick Theatre to hire its new artistic director, Will Davis.

This month Woodzick talks to queer and trans performer Sav Souza about reviving '1776,' developing a nonbinary rom-com musical, and honoring their trans experience onstage.

Brian talks to the NYC-based theatremaker about the intersection of writing and directing, what his family thinks of his plays, and differences between the U.S. and Canada

On this special pre-Tony Awards edition, we talk to the playwrights nominated for COST OF LIVING and BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, and to Playbill's Diep Tran

This month Brian talks to the Bay Area playwright about the writing process, battling imposter syndrome, and redefining success.

This month Woodzick talks to the Southern storyteller and social impact strategist about the clear parallels between making theatre and making a difference

On this episode we talk to writer/director/trickster Ty Defoe about directing 'Rent' for the next generation, building community ties, and moving beyond land acknowledgements.