A New Directing Paradigm
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Deconstructing Directing is a revolutionary content library and paradigm for theatre directors of all experience levels, but created especially for those working in "upstream" environments like community and educational theatre.
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Act 1 is just the beginning. Here’s a list of content currently in development:
And that’s just the beginning…
Act 4: Text, Playwrights, and Dramaturgy
Launching Summer/Fall 2025
Examining popular text analysis techniques
Exploring the relationship with a playwright
Understanding dramaturgy
Act 1: Defining Directing
Available now!
Introduces the FLAME Paradigm
Explores 5 dimensions of a director’s job
Facilitation/Translation
Leadership
Artistic Insight/Taste
Management
Education
Act 2: Developing our Directing Identity
Launching October 2024
Understanding Our “Why”
Imposter Syndrome and Directing
Heroes, Role Models, and Individualization
Lived Experiences and Identity
Developing Taste and Perspective
Making Peace with Power
Taking Care of Ourselves
Act 3: Directing With Care
Launching Spring 2025
Establishing and navigating healthy team dynamics
Working with strong personalities
Working with intimacy directors, fight choreographers, and mental health coordinators
Trauma-informed and consent-based practices