Deconstructing Directing

About Deconstructing Directing

The podcast version of Deconstructing Directing, a revolutionary content library and paradigm for theatre directors of all experience levels, created especially for those working in "upstream" environments like community and educational theatre.

Publisher

Andrew Roblyer (they/he)

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2024

Latest episode

25 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jan 2026

   Act 4, Scene 3: Genre & Style Expectations - How Form Shapes Function

   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

2. 

   25 Jan 2026

   Act 4, Scene 1: Script Analysis - Why It Matters (and When It Doesn't)

   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. To access all of the resources discussed in this video for free, visit www.deconstructingdirecting.com

3. 

   25 Jan 2026

   Act 4, Scene 7: Working with a Dramaturg - Defining the Role and the Relationship

   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. To access all of the resources discussed in this video for free, visit www.deconstructingdirecting.com

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YouTube views

3,232

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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