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Show Description
🔥 IT’S NOT IMPROV. IT’S NOT A PLAY. IT’S SOMETHING ELSE. 🔥
Improv is made up on the spot. We start with a real script—then break it apart, rebuild it, and find something new.
A director. A cast. A single scene. One hour to make it unforgettable.
🎠Cut. Rework. Blow it up. Try again.
🎠Brilliant or disastrous? You decide.
🎠Every night, a different show. No do-overs.
It’s theatre on the operating table—mid-surgery.
You think you know how theatre is made? Think again.
🔺 This isn’t a rehearsal. This is the art of directing, unleashed. 🔺
About the Show:
Director’s Cut was born from a simple but powerful idea: what if audiences could actually see the work of the director? Inspired by my work with Deconstructing Directing—an open-access project created to support and train directors, especially in community and educational theatre—this show pulls back the curtain on a part of the art form that’s often invisible.
The spark for Director’s Cut came while watching a YouTube video of Ben Folds composing a song live with the National Symphony Orchestra. Seeing the creative process unfold in real time was electric—and I realized we almost never offer audiences the chance to witness that kind of live discovery in theatre.
Directors shape the heart of every production, yet most receive little formal training or support. It’s not because people don’t care about directors—it’s because, too often, their work happens out of sight and out of mind. Director’s Cut invites audiences into that hidden process, celebrating the artistry of directing and spotlighting the need to nurture it more intentionally.
Every night, we take a real script, a cast, and a single scene—and then break it apart, rebuild it, and find something new. It’s theatre on the operating table: messy, thrilling, and alive.
Cast and Crew
Andrew Roblyer (directing live every night). Cast will rotate, exact shows TBD: Allison Bowlin, Emma Sayler, Florence Matina, Jerry Tracy, Jessica Johnson, Matt Donovan, Megan Reynolds, Raine Bertoldie, Renauld Shelton, Sapphire Engel, Sheldon Mba
Artist & Show Details:
This is my first time producing at KC Fringe!
Mary B –
What Fun! I loved watching the process of creating a scene. The interaction between Director and actors–amazing.
Rima Bonario –
The show was super fun! What a great peak behind the scenes for how a scene gets developed and comes alive! Thus skis is a must for all theater buffs.
David –
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!
Lisa McCamy –
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. The actors were magnetic, reshaping the scene with each walk through. From what I read, every performance had a different scene with different actors. I wish I’d seen them all. A perfect reminder of theater’s magic: unpredictable, collaborative, and unforgettable. What a great grand finale!
kevin schilling (verified owner) –
Interesting to see a scene come alive. Well done.
Christi Clemons Hoffman –
What a fascinating concept for a show. My friend and I found ourselves wanting to give our notes as well. Audience participation would be fun.