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No Script: The Podcast

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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Famous comic playwright Molière strikes again! His play "The Misanthrope" is one of his best known works, and is a drawing-room-comedy-turned-character-study. Sound intriguing? Listen in as Jackson and Jacob break down some of the best moments in thi... more

Themed Month continues with the meta-play of all meta-plays. Luigi Pirandello's play "Six Characters in Search of an Author" starts at what appears to be an ordinary rehearsal. But what happens when the characters come to life? Listen in as Jackson a... more

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is often considered the first Latina playwright. Her door-slamming farcical comedy "House of Desires" contains all the great elements of classic comedy: eavesdropping, ridiculous disguises, witty exchanges... and drag! Liste... more

Themed Month is here! Join Jackson and Jacob as they explore four "classic" plays. First up, William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," also titled "What You Will." Sometimes referred to as Shakespeare's perfect comedy, "Twelfth Night" is a love-triangle... more

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Recent Guests

Eve Bianco
Director of the Red Door Productions production of Crimes of the Heart
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Episode: "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley | Special Summer Episode
Ana Radice-Morras
Producer, co-founder of Red Door Productions
Red Door Productions
Episode: "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley | Special Summer Episode
Violet Levinson
Producer, co-founder of Red Door Productions
Red Door Productions
Episode: "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley | Special Summer Episode
Cora Therber
Director of Untitled Hamlet Play by Rory O'Neill
Lovechild Theater Company
Episode: "untitled hamlet play" by Rory O’Neill | Special Summer Episode
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

Hosts

Jacob Mann Christiansen
Co-host of No Script Podcast (and related spinoffs) with a focus on in-depth theatre discussion
Jackson Nickolay
Co-host of No Script Podcast, frequently leading discussions on script analysis and production history

Reviews

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 States4 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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Engaging hosts who bring theatre nerd energy without sacrificing depth.
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Guests are well-curated, with a genuine love for theatre history and production.

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A theatre-focused conversation series that invites directors, designers, writers, and production teams to dissect scripts, staging choices, and production histories. Episodes span classic and contemporary works, exploring how memory, gender, politics, and pedagogy shape live performance. The format emphasizes deep dramaturgical analysis, practical production notes, and the reasoning behind design decisions, often with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and promotion for live productions or ongoing collaborations. Notable strengths include intimate, expert-led discussions that connect script analysis to real-world staging, plus a willingness to cover difficult topics with empathy and insight.

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