The Subtext
Summary: From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick. (This feed is for the Subtext from 2018 onwards. For old episodes of the Subtext from 2015 to 2017, visit https://thisstage.la/category/the-subtext)
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Podcasts:
For the final episode of 2021, Brian talks to the writer of 'Suicide Forest' about roles that are different than, and closer to, their true self.
This month Brian talks to the author of 'Doubt' and 'Moonstruck' about the struggles of his early years and the hard-won wisdom of his later ones.
This month Brian talks to the Brooklyn-based playwright about fighting back against abuse, hustling past gatekeepers, and finding her authentic voice.
This month Brian talks with the playwright and audio dramatist about 'The Honeycomb Trilogy,' guardian angels, and 'Doctor Who.'
This month Brian talks to the Philly writer of 'Babel' and 'The Arsonists' about playwriting, parenting, and risk.
This month, a talk with with a playwriting legend, whose most apocalyptic recent works are being released this week as podcasts.
This month Brian talks to the writer of 'M. Butterfly,' 'Yellow Face,' 'Chinglish,' and 'Soft Power' about Joe Papp, hate crimes, and the ironic uplift of surviving a flop.
This month Brian talks to the playwright of 'Water by the Spoonful' and 'In the Heights' about her new memoir, 'My Broken Language.'
This month Brian surveys playwrights, directors, dramaturgs, and critics about the works they just can't shake, and why.
This month Brian talks with the playwright of 'The Moors' and 'Collective Rage' about how writing for TV inspired her write a novel about the theatre.
This month, a check-in with the playwrights who first called in last March to see how they've fared in the intervening 10 months.
This month Brian talks to the playwright/poet/marketer who's the driving force behind the New Play Exchange.
The actor/playwright behind a trove of popular literary adaptations talks about her inspiration, and about her non-Austen work.
This month Brian talks to playwright and author David Adjmi about family pressure, falling behind, and filling a niche.
This month Brian talks to the Chicago-based playwright, activist, and healer about the transition points in her life and career.
