Ep23: From Hadestown to Aladdin: Ken Cerniglia on How Dramaturgs Shape the Stage

Dramaturg and literary manager Ken Cerniglia joins the pod squad to discuss dramaturgy's crucial role in theater. en shares insights from his work on Hadestown and Disney Theatrical’s Aladdin and The Lion King, reflecting on how storytelling evolves with time. The conversation also delves into theater criticism, audience engagement, and the evolving role of dramaturgy in today’s industry. Ken Cerniglia is dramaturg and literary manager for Disney Theatrical Group, where he has developed over fifty shows for professional, amateur, and school productions, including Freaky Friday, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Peter and the Starcatcher, Newsies, High School Musical, Tarzan, and The Little Mermaid. Recent freelance projects include Hadestown (New York Theatre Workshop), Bud, Not Buddy (Kennedy Center), Passion Trilogy (Fisher Ensemble), and Bridges (Berkeley Playhouse). Ken holds a PhD in drama from the University of Washington and is president of Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas. Links https://hadestown.com/ (Hadestown Website) https://www.nycgo.com/broadway-week/ (NYC Broadway Week) Connect with Us Facebook @beltlinetbroadway Twitter @beltlinetobway Instagram @beltlinetobroadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices