Following acclaimed runs at Central Virginia Fringe, KC Fringe, and Minnesota Fringe, Director’s Cut is now available for bookings!

This 60-minute performance offers an unforgettable experience that’s part improv, part live theatrical conjuring. Created by Andrew Roblyer, founder of Deconstructing Directing, Director’s Cut pulls back the curtain on how theatre is made, revealing not only the choices directors make, but how those choices shape what we see and feel onstage. With a rotating cast of local performers and the audience helping guide the action, every show is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Why You Should Bring Directors Cut to YOUR School, University, or Community Theatre

  1. It’s more than a performance: Deconstructing Directing's goal is nothing short than transformation of the entire theatrical field.

  2. Audience-powered storytelling: Viewers help shape the performance in real time.

  3. A dynamic ensemble: Blending emerging and veteran performers who build the scene before your eyes.

  4. Creative transparency: A rare peek into the how of theatre, not just the what.

I like industrial tours, for instance visiting a brewery to see how the magic is made. This was an industrial tour of directing a play…It was fascinating to me how the director drew out actions or phrasing from the actors.
—Katherine D. MN Fringe patron

Did we mention that Director’s Cut has basically NO tech or support needs?? It just needs:

  • A basic lighting wash OR universal room lighting (that’s right, it can be performed in any room with enough space, theater not required)

  • 2-3 folding chairs

  • 1 small folding table

  • Access to power upstage for our countdown clock

  • 2-3 local actors for each show

Check out a playlist of recorded performances below! To access the playlist, click on the white icon in the top right that looks like this:

What audiences are saying:

"After seeing 16 shows, this final one surprised me most. It offered an intimate look at a director’s hand in the work—subtle, intentional, and beautifully alive...A perfect reminder of theater’s magic: unpredictable, collaborative, and unforgettable."
—Lisa M, KC Fringe Patron

"I was mesmerized through the whole 60 minutes!"
—Corrie F, MN Fringe Patron

"Fascinating peek behind the curtain - 5 stars."
—Matthew Everett, MN Fringe Reviewer

"People who aren't theatre artists themselves NEED to see this show; my friends don't do theatre but they were completely pulled in the whole time and couldn't stop talking about it afterward."
—Janelle K, MN Fringe Artist/Patron

“The show was super fun! What a great peek behind the scenes for how a scene gets developed and comes alive! Thus show is a must for all theater buffs."
- Rima B., KC Fringe Patron

“Amazingly informative and interesting.”
—Vit K. MN Fringe Patron

“I was enthralled watching someone else's process.”
—Winnie Wenglewick, MN Fringe Patron

“I am not in the theatre professions; so I was fascinated to watch the director and two actors show us how they work together to make words from a text (a 500+ year-old text, for our show!) become compelling scenes that speak to events, feelings, motivations, behaviors that are timeless. It really was a step-by-step process that brought words to life, relevant and compelling life!”
— Donna K, MN Fringe Patron

”Director’s Cut is an illuminating and entertaining peek into the role of the director. It was fascinating to see the scene come to life from the collaboration between the director and the actors. This is a really inspiring show for anyone interested in theater!” —David, KC Fringe Patron