The Subtext
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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.
The Subtext
3w ago
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 ..read more
The Subtext
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Subtext
3M ago
This month Brian talks to the Minnesota playwright about her Hmong American roots, having cancer in graduate school, and learning to live in the moment ..read more
The Subtext
4M ago
This month Brian talks to the writer and director about his Midwestern roots, his writing journey, and his artistic collaborations ..read more
The Subtext
5M ago
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 ..read more
The Subtext
6M ago
This month Brian talks to Charly Evon Simpson about discovering theatre, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming a playwright both on paper and in life ..read more
The Subtext
7M ago
This month Brian talks to Nathan Alan Davis about growing up with performer parents and how his own parenting influences his work ..read more
The Subtext
9M ago
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 ..read more
The Subtext
11M ago
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 his native Canada ..read more
The Subtext
11M ago
This month Brian talks to the Bay Area playwright about the writing process, battling imposter syndrome, and redefining success ..read more