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The official podcast of AMERICAN THEATRE, the national publication for the American not-for-profit theatre. Range of topics include playwright interviews, critical roundtable discussions and the latest shows coming up as recommended by our staff.

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Offscript: Jaime Castañeda Returns to Texas, and a Chat With The Hat

2026/01/16

This month we talk to the new artistic director of Dallas Theater Center and to the co-editors of a new online publication covering Off-Broadway.

‘Gwendolyn in Paris’: A Short Play About the Legendary Gwendolyn Bennett

2026/01/08

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, we offer this monologue by Gethsemane Herron, performed by Candace Boahene, about Harlem Renaissance writer, artist, and journalist Gwendolyn Bennett.

‘Chez Zelda’: A Short Play About Zelda Wynn Valdes

2025/12/11

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, we share this monologue by Kevin Renn about the legendary fashion designer who gave the world the Playboy Bunny costume.

What Makes Jordan E. Cooper Happy, a Texas Scrooge, and the Artist/Critic Divide

2025/12/05

Our 2025 holiday stocking is stuffed: We chat with the writer/star of 'Ain't No Mo' and 'Oh Happy Day!,' with the director and star of the Alley's 'Night Shift Before Christmas,' and with award-winning critic-producer Citlali Pizarro.

‘Bumpy Johnson’: A Short Play About the Legendary Crime Boss

2025/11/13

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, here's a monologue from playwright Darnell Lamont Walker about the legendary Harlem crime boss, performed by Keith Randolph Smith.

Jessica Huang’s Cross-Cultural Love Offering

2025/11/07

On this episode we speak to the writer and director of the new play 'Mother of Exiles,' and talk arts funding and community engagement with author Donna Walker-Kuhne.

‘God Loves a Sinner Like Me’: A Short Play About Alberta Hunter

2025/10/10

As a special offering in our Offscript feed, here's a monologue by Tanya Everett about the legendary blues and jazz singer-songwriter who wrote 'Downhearted Blues.'

John Leguizamo’s Latin American Dream

2025/10/03

On this episode the editors dive deep into our fall AT issue with dramaturg/journalist Dezi Tibbs, then dig into Latin American representation with playwright-performer John Leguizamo.

Tops of the Season: ‘Come From Away’ and Lauren Gunderson

2025/09/22

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.

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

2025/08/14

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

Offscript: A Conversation About Our Theatre Futures

2025/07/18

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.

Offscript: Pride With the ‘Come Back to the 5 & Dime’ Team

2025/06/12

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.

Offscript: Danya Taymor & Knud Adams’s Ensemble Ethos

2025/05/13

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.

Offscript: George C. Wolfe’s Dreams and Defiance

2025/04/11

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.

Offscript: Nilo Cruz’s Search for Beauty

2025/03/11

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.

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4.7 out of 5

57 reviews

★★★★★

Vsashikant 2021/03/08

Question

How do I send one of my plays to be read in your forum? I’ve written short and full-length plays, as well as short stories. My name is Viji Sashikan...

★★☆☆☆

buddaymcbudday 2025/05/01

I really want to like this

It’s got a ton of potential but I don’t understand why the audio quality is so amateur. It’s clear no one is using a real podcasting mic and there isn...

★★★★★

MRP47 2019/11/28

Top of the theatre podcast list

Tremendous service to the American Theatre community!

★★★★★

TimothyMouse 2019/07/17

It's the art of theatre from the playwright's perspective

I enjoy this podcast immensely, especially the opening prologues that are more personal. Also, the choice of guests is spot on. I can discover fascina...

★★★★★

graceyj4 2017/08/23

Keep up on theatre

If you want to keep up in the theatre world, listen to top artist and learn- listen to this podcast!

★★★☆☆

stephy264 2019/04/17

Content vs Delivery System

Overall, I enjoy the content in this podcast, but I can only listen when I’m prepared to ignore the sound and speech habits of some voice(s) and only ...

★★★★★

jblong3 2017/07/29

Essential listening

Big fan of these guys. They manage to be simultaneously passionate and academically rigorous, which I really appreciate.

★★★★★

Anne Catharine 2017/02/08

A Theatre Must-Listen

I never miss an episode. Thank you TCG for bringing quality updates on New York and regional theatre in so many digestable forms (I also subscribe to ...

★★★★★

markfossen 2015/09/29

Indispensable

While I wish that there was more coverage of theatre outside of New York (though there is some), this podcast is essential listening. Great interview...

★★★★☆

jfo_in_dc 2016/04/26

Good for theatre lovers and professionals

I make it a point to listen to this podcast both for its coverage of the NY and regional theatre scene and for the discussion of important topics faci...

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