The Nonfiction Theatre Forum podcast brings together theatremakers, documentarians, journalists, and scholars to explore the creative and ethical terrain of nonfiction theatre. From documentary and autobiographical performance to verbatim, ethnographic, and tribunal work, this podcast offers in-depth conversations about collaboration, ethics, staging, and how artists represent real stories on stage. Each episode invites listeners into a rich tapestry of voices and practices that question how truth is constructed, challenged, and reimagined on stages around the world.

Hosted by Ash Marinaccio, PhD, a documentarian and theatremaker whose work centers on nonfiction storytelling as a tool for systemic change, this series bridges theory and practice in nonfiction performance. Guests share insights into their artistic processes, discuss the responsibilities of representing real people and events, and reflect on how performance can shape public understanding of truth and history.