A dramaturg is a fellow guardian of the play. In this scene, we define the boundaries of this essential partnership—from textual research to process observation. We’ll look at how to build a shared collaboration framework that empowers the dramaturg to be a critical partner, ensuring your production remains grounded in structural and cultural reality.

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Every production is a social contract between the stage and the audience. This scene breaks down western genres like Farce and Tragedy, while also expanding into global forms and speculative fiction. We examine how style (from Realism to Polyphonic Storytelling) provides the texture that brings these genres to life, helping you navigate audience expectations with intentionality.To access all of the resources discussed in this video for free, visit www.deconstructingdirecting.com

Script analysis isn’t just homework; it is the map you build before you ask an ensemble to follow you into the unknown. In this scene, we move analysis from an academic exercise to a vital leadership tool. You’ll learn how to set surgical goals for your preparation, whether you’re focused on the structural skeleton or the emotional safety of your team, so that your process is grounded in the text’s visceral truth.

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