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Whether its an American classic or a new work, I first look to see which themes
not only catch my attention but also ignite a personal passion for the piece. A deeper
understanding of the text is gained through multiple reads, dramaturgical research and
the reading of other works by the same playwright. Once I find the themes discussed in
the piece that I cant help but return to, I develop an approach. To me, an approach can
be stripped down to one question. What devices can we (as all theatre must be
collaborative) use to make this story matter to an audience? While I certainly use the
historical context of the piece to begin playing with acting and design styles, I also enjoy
mixing techniques and design approaches to create a new piece for a modern audience.