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For theatres, producers, and creative teams seeking a comprehensive, professional analysis of a musical in development, I offer an in-depth dramaturgical pass designed to strengthen structure, storytelling, character, and song function at every level.
This premium service includes a complete read-through and/or listen-through of the musical, accompanied by a detailed dramaturgical report tailored to the specific needs of the project. The analysis covers:
Structural integrity — examining the act shape, pacing, reversals, transitions, and narrative cohesion
Character arcs — assessing clarity, motivation, progression, and emotional logic
Song architecture — identifying dramatic function, placement, purpose, and structural effectiveness
Thematic clarity — evaluating the show’s voice, tone, and thematic throughlines
Dialogue & lyric craft — notes on clarity, subtext, rhythm, exposition, setups/payoffs, and musicality
Book-to-score integration — ensuring songs and scenes support one another with dramatic precision
Red flags & friction points — spotlighting areas that may hinder staging, storytelling, or audience comprehension
A forward development plan — offering clear, actionable recommendations for the next rewrite phase
The report is accompanied by a 60–90 minute Zoom or in-person session (subject to location) to discuss the analysis in detail, address questions, and outline a tailored pathway for the show’s next stage of development.
This service is ideal for:
theatres commissioning or producing new work
creative teams preparing for workshops, labs, or readings
writers and producers seeking a professional external lens before major development steps
projects approaching funding applications or industry presentations
With over two decades of experience writing and developing new musicals internationally, I bring a rigorous but supportive dramaturgical approach that centres clarity, emotional truth, and craft — helping each project move confidently toward its best and most stage-ready version.
For theatres, producers, and creative teams seeking a comprehensive, professional analysis of a musical in development, I offer an in-depth dramaturgical pass designed to strengthen structure, storytelling, character, and song function at every level.
This premium service includes a complete read-through and/or listen-through of the musical, accompanied by a detailed dramaturgical report tailored to the specific needs of the project. The analysis covers:
Structural integrity — examining the act shape, pacing, reversals, transitions, and narrative cohesion
Character arcs — assessing clarity, motivation, progression, and emotional logic
Song architecture — identifying dramatic function, placement, purpose, and structural effectiveness
Thematic clarity — evaluating the show’s voice, tone, and thematic throughlines
Dialogue & lyric craft — notes on clarity, subtext, rhythm, exposition, setups/payoffs, and musicality
Book-to-score integration — ensuring songs and scenes support one another with dramatic precision
Red flags & friction points — spotlighting areas that may hinder staging, storytelling, or audience comprehension
A forward development plan — offering clear, actionable recommendations for the next rewrite phase
The report is accompanied by a 60–90 minute Zoom or in-person session (subject to location) to discuss the analysis in detail, address questions, and outline a tailored pathway for the show’s next stage of development.
This service is ideal for:
theatres commissioning or producing new work
creative teams preparing for workshops, labs, or readings
writers and producers seeking a professional external lens before major development steps
projects approaching funding applications or industry presentations
With over two decades of experience writing and developing new musicals internationally, I bring a rigorous but supportive dramaturgical approach that centres clarity, emotional truth, and craft — helping each project move confidently toward its best and most stage-ready version.