Madison Joy LeFever
When I entered undergrad, I discovered my creative tenacity & how my own identity informed cultivating a safe space to take creative risk.
I’ve developed a very analytical approach to directing—I attribute that to my Gemini sun and rising. But analysis alone isn’t enough. To truly take risks, you have to identify your own fears, approach their possibility with curiosity, set boundaries, and submit to the creative process. It’s in that surrender—when the unknown becomes home.
Below you can access galleries capturing a variety of plays I have assistant-directed…
what the Gods gave me by Eryn Mcvay, Western Washington University (2023)
Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus, Western Washington University (2022)
An image inspired by Madison’s dramaturgy findings… Photo by Madison LeFever
Cabaret, Western Washington University (2021)
DRAMATURGY
DRAMATURGY
Dramaturgy is so important—and honestly, in my opinion, it’s the most essential tool in the director’s toolbox. The tool. If you're stuck, if something isn’t landing, if a moment feels off—nine times out of ten, dramaturgy will get you there.
If dramaturgy has taught me anything, it’s that humans repeat patterns—and those patterns almost always trace back to something deeper. That root can unlock everything: intention, rhythm, conflict, resolution.
In the Shadow of Lilith: Reclaiming Rage, Reclaiming Power by Madison LeFever
This analysis explores the evolving symbolism of Lilith, from a demon of seduction to a representation of divine feminine rage and autonomy. Drawing from what the Gods gave me by Eryn McVay, this excerpt examines a feminine family that relies on Lilith's guidance to maintain their lineage through ritualistic practices, including a male sacrifice to preserve their prosperity.
The play highlights the tension between inherited traditions and the desire for personal autonomy. Ultimately, the piece critiques patriarchal structures, examining how divine feminine rage, when channeled as resistance, becomes a tool for survival and liberation.