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The Ensemblist

While this podcast is geared towards ensemble actors, it offers unique insights into the world of theater that can benefit dramaturgists. The Ensemblist covers a wide range of topics from the audition process to the dynamics of an ensemble cast.

Beckett's Babies

This podcast is all about playwriting and dramaturgy. It features interviews with playwrights, discussions on plays, and tips on script analysis—an ideal resource for dramaturgists.

The Play's The Thing

This podcast dives deep into the works of various playwrights, dissecting their plays one act at a time. Perfect for dramaturgists looking for new insights.

The History of Literature

Not strictly a theater podcast, but it provides an in-depth look at the world of literature. It's a treasure trove for dramaturgists seeking to enhance their textual analysis skills.

Theatre Theatre

Three Los Angeles based theatre makers dissect, debate and disseminate works of the great Playwrights as well as anything and everything of, or related to, the art of Theatre.

The Compass Podcast:

This podcast focuses on the creative life and struggles of various theater professionals. It's a must-listen for directors seeking to understand the nuances of a creative life.

The Making Theatre Podcast

Lighting Designers James Farncombe and Bruno Poet host conversations about the complex and sometimes messy business of making theatre. With guests from all aspects of production, from directors and designers to actors, stage managers, technicians, builders and producers, the aim is to create a broader awareness of all things involved in bringing a show to the stage.

Off Book: The Black Theatre Podcast

This podcast explores the rich history and future of Black theater, providing inspiration for directors of all backgrounds.

The Director's Cut - A DGA podcast

While this isn't strictly theater, it's an invaluable resource. Film directors share techniques and strategies that can be applied to theater direction too. An adaptation of a classic play into a blockbuster movie? You'll find it here!

British Theatre Guide podcast

Discussions on British theatre and interviews with theatre makers and experts from around the UK and sometimes beyond, including directors, writers, actors, designers, producers and critics.

StageCraft with Robert Diamond

This podcast features interviews with top-notch directors, offering insights into their creative processes. Diamond's conversations with these industry veterans provide a peek behind the curtain of successful productions.

Stageworthy

Phil Rickaby is on a quest to learn as much about the Canadian theatre world as he can: Who are the people who work in theatre? What is unique about theatre communities across Canada?

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Audio captioning: when words appear overhead - a guide to accessible audio captioning in performances
Technical theater
6 min read

Guide to accessible audio captioning in performances

Imagine a system where captions are delivered like audio, giving listeners words they can follow as naturally as they follow dialogue.
Captioning as educational content - using theatre captions in classrooms
Drive social change
5 min read

Using theatre captions in classrooms

Surtitles transform performances into texts that can be studied, discussed, and understood in new ways.
Mobile surtitles - bringing your audience narration to smartphones
Captioning
7 min read

Mobile surtitles - bringing narration to smartphones

Mobile surtitles represent a chance to broaden access, attract younger audiences, and meet the expectations of a digital-first generation - without losing the magic of live theatre.
Community captioning nights - how to co-host accessible screenings with local organizations
Modern theater
7 min read

How to co-host accessible nights

Accessibility is becoming an urgent priority - not just for compliance, but for survival.
The hidden cost of empty theatre seats - how unsold tickets damage your brand (and how to fix it)
Essential reading
5 min read

How unsold tickets damage your brand

Empty seats don’t just hurt revenue on the night - they quietly erode your theatre’s reputation, audience trust, and long-term sustainability.
Group sales in the digital age - how to attract schools, companies, and tour operators
Modern theater
8 min read

How to attract schools, companies, and tour operators

The “old school” methods of phone calls, faxes, and bulky brochures don’t cut it anymore. What does?