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No Script: The Podcast
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An unscripted conversation about theatre’s best scripts with theatre-philes Jackson Nickolay and Jacob Mann Christiansen

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In this episode of No Script, Jackson and Jacob discuss Irish playwright Marina Carr. Her play "Woman and Scarecrow" is a gallows comedy about a woman on her death bed, and the strange figures (some supernatural!) which surround her. Listen in!

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Jackson and Jacob discuss a play from a pair of plays by popular contemporary playwright Samuel D. Hunter. "Clarkston" is set in a small town along the Lewis and Clark Trail. It follows two men working night shift at a Costco. Listen in as J&J discus... more

This week on No Script, Jackson and Jacob (finally) discuss a play by Terrence McNally. "Mothers and Sons" is a small, intimate play about two people meeting nearly two decades after they both lost someone close to them. The play also tracks how the ... more

Jackson and Jacob discuss one of America's most influential, profound playwrights: August Wilson. Wilson's play "Two Trains Running" is part of the Century Cycle. This play follows a group of regular's at a diner in the Hill District, a diner which i... more

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Eric Van Tassell
Retired director from the Hope College Theatre Department
Hope College
Episode: "The Night Witches" by Rachel Bublitz | S16.E03
Daina Robins
Newly tenured faculty at Hope College, involved in lighting and sound.
Hope College
Episode: "The Night Witches" by Rachel Bublitz | S16.E03
Grace Yurchuk
Musical theater composer and pop singer songwriter
Independent
Episode: "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare | S15.E15
Audrey Francis
Artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre, actor, director, educator and coach.
Steppenwolf Theatre
Episode: "You Will Get Sick" by Noah Diaz | Special Summer Episode
Amy Marie Seidel
New York City-based theatre maker who has worked on Broadway, off Broadway, and regionally.
Tectonic Theatre Project
Episode: "Machinal" by Sophie Treadwell (PART 2!) | S14.E16
Jack Cummings III
Director and co-founder of Transport Group Theatre Company
Transport Group Theatre Company
Episode: "Bus Stop" by William Inge | S14.E15
Chisa Hutchinson
Playwright of "Whitelisted"
Episode: "Whitelisted" by Chisa Hutchinson | S14.E13
Dr. David Cody
A professional singer, actor, and musical director, primarily in musical theater and opera.
University of Montana
Episode: "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine | S13.E16
Phil Quinn
Friend of Jackson and theater enthusiast, also a full-time therapist and part-time pastor
Episode: S12.E17 | "Children of Eden" by Stephen Schwartz and John Caird

Hosts

Jacob Mann Christiansen
Co-host and theatre enthusiast known for in-depth dramaturgical discussion and production-focused insights.
Jackson Nickolay
Co-host bringing theatre passion and clear-eyed analysis, often driving conversations with practical insights into staging and performance.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • I’m a theatre major and I enjoy this podcast a lot

    very good choice of plays

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pink11228
    United States3 years ago
  • Good takes, but they over-enunciate

    The way both end words that end in any hard consonant brings back theatre kid memories I didn’t want to revisit 😥 wonderful conversations though

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    puddles1023
    United States4 years ago

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I'm a theatre major and I enjoy this podcast a lot; very good choice of plays.
Good takes, but they over-enunciate; it brings back theatre kid memories, wonderful conversations though.

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A theatre-focused podcast that hosts in-depth conversations about script-driven works, exploring both literary analysis and production considerations. Across episodes, the hosts dissect classic and contemporary plays, examining themes, character dynamics, staging challenges, and design choices that illuminate why particular works endure. The format blends rigorous dramaturgical discussion with practical notes on performance, direction, and production history, often referencing real productions and theatre craft. Distinctive strengths include its design-conscious perspective, thoughtful consideration of adaptation and staging, and a collaborative dynamic between two hosts with a shared theatre nerd ethos, making it appealing to actors, direc... more

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