American Theatre Offscript

On June 22, AT hosted a panel at the TCG conference in Chicago highlighting our new Ford Foundation-sponsored series of essays, moderated Lane Sugata, with panelists Jocelyn Prince, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, PennyMaria Jackson, and Charlique Rolle 

This month Brian talks to the busy playwright and TV writer about sketch comedy, grad school, and the audition that changed her path

Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate performer about his love of movie musicals, his creative instincts, and how he honed the art of cabaret.

On this special episode, Kelundra and Gabriela talk to some of their favorite drag performers and check in with journalist Naveen Kumar.

This month Brian speaks with Samuel D. Hunter about dramatizing Idaho, promoting the film adaptation of 'The Whale,' and working on a new play at Steppenwolf.

Woodzick talks to the performer and composer about developing his queer superhero musical 'Lizard Boy,' rooting for underdogs, and blending artistic genres.

This special podcast episode featuring panelists Shepsu Aakhu, Myesha-Tiara, and Xavier Custodio, moderated by Carla Stillwell, was recorded live from The Understudy in Chicago.

On this Broadway-themed episode, Rob and Alli check in with busy critic Brittani Samuel and talk to choreographer siblings Rick and Jeff Kuperman about their innovative work on 'The Outsiders.'

This month Brian talks to the writer and producer about pivoting from teaching, feeling stuck in play development, and championing local storytellers.

Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

On this Chicago-themed episode, Rob and J.R. talk to the actor-director duo about staging August Wilson's solo play, 'How I Learned What I Learned,' and check in with arts journalist Mike Davis.

This month Brian talks to playwright Mashuq Mushtaq Deen about building a writing career, pushing audiences out of their comfort zone, and finding his place in the theatre.

Woodzick talks to the Denver theatremaker about performing original practices Shakespeare, centering LGBTQ artists in 'The Laramie Project,' and working with CSF's educational Shakespeare and Violence Prevention program.

On this episode, Rob talks to the writer-composer team about their new horror-comedy musical 'Teeth,' which runs at Playwrights Horizons through April 14, and checks in with critic David John Chávez.

This episode features a monologue by Raquel Almazan, performed by Jose Febus, dramatizing Young Lords organizer Jose Jiménez's community advocacy.

This month Brian talks to the Mexican American playwright about his educational path, his early years in New York, and his process for writing poetic plays.

On this episode, 3 playwrights discuss their development experience as past winners of the Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition.

This episode features a monologue by C. Quintana, performed by Sol Marina Crespo, dramatizing how Lillian fell in love with the library. ICONS is a podcast series of personal monologues based on figures from the Harlem Renaissance curated and directed by CTH’s literary director, Shawn Rene Graham and developed by The Classical Theatre of Harlem in partnership with Venus Radio Theater. The 2nd seas...

This episode features the monologue For The Salud of Our Seniors by Christin Eve Cato, performed by Annie Henk, which imagines a meeting between Puerto Rican activist Petra Allende and an elected official. ICONS is a podcast series of personal monologues based on figures from the Harlem Renaissance curated and directed by CTH’s literary director, Shawn Rene Graham and developed by The Classical Th...

On this episode, Woodzick talks to the multi-hyphenate theatre artist and musician about interrogating androgyny, self-mythologizing, and making their web series 'Sad Han.'

This episode features the monologue 'Super Barretto' by Nelson Diaz-Marcano, performed by Hiram Delgado and inspired by the life of Puerto Rican American percussionist and bandleader Raymundo 'Ray' Barretto Pagán. ICONS is a podcast series of personal monologues based on figures from the Harlem Renaissance curated and directed by CTH’s literary director, Shawn Rene Graham and developed by The Clas...

This month Brian talks to Katie Ka Vang about reconnecting with her Hmong-American community, managing cancer while in graduate school, and learning to be content in the moment.

On this episode, the playwright and director-choreographer team discuss their new "Illinoise" musical, plus New Yorker critic Helen Shaw surveys the theatre festival lineup.

This month Brian talks to writer and director Eric Simonson about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations.

On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct "Passing Strange" at Portland Playhouse this Spring.