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American Theatre
The Subtext
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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4.8 stars from 90 ratings
Just jumped on board with this. Started with Kimber Lee, listened to Tracy Letts, and currently enjoying Will Arbery. Thanks for this show - it’s ridiculously interesting, inspiring, reassuring, and challenging - in all the right ways. Can’t wait to catch up on all I’ve missed and then join the...Read full review »
Glenkinchie Neat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/07/23
What a GREAT FIND this podcast has been. I’m currently working on 3 theater projects…and just needed to clear my head last night. So finding the “Plays That Are Filling Me Up” episode gave me a new body of plays to find, look for, think about.Insightful! Encouraging! Motivating Well done. I...Read full review »
Nicole A. Cobb via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/12/22
Must-listen for theatre lovers.
Most theatrical productions start with the script. The Subtext provides fantastic insights into the complex world of playwriting. Check it out!
TheatricalM via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/12/22
Recent Episodes
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Published 11/05/24
Published 11/05/24
This month Brian speaks with the Playwrights' Center core writer and co-artistic director of Minneapolis's Red Eye about chance encounters and her relationship to future thinking.
Published 10/04/24
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