From My Collaborators…

“Dezi is the absolute real deal - inquisitive, direct, relentless in their pursuit of specificity and truth, expansive in their thinking, and absolutely bullshit-free. They engage with rehearsal in a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of way -- demystifying and annihilating absolutely any dusty notions of dramaturgy.” - Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! (Director)

“A remarkable collaborator and a voracious researcher, Dezi is at the top of her game!” Dezi’s work is thought -provoking, nuanced and honest to the moment in the room, a true artist and storyteller.” - Cameron Knight, Head of Acting at Rutgers University (Director)

"Collaborating with Dezi is like working with an artistic chameleon: her artistry is adaptable, meticulous, and vibrant. Witnessing their artistry first hand is a master-class in how self-expression can be maximized for self-actualization, both inside and outside of the creative process. Dezi keenly sees the needs of each project and meets it at its fullest potential with an unmatched dramaturgical insight and a ferocious fearlessness. Dezi curates spaces where Artists can come together for a Communion of The Self. " - Ares Harper (Director)

“The only thing better than her eyeliner is her commitment to unlocking every bit of truth that a script has to offer. She works relentlessly to carve out details that even an usher at the theater could use to help understand the world and characters of a play. Her character analysis tactics are unparalleled. She has introduced a new method to bind an actor to their role with an ownership that deserves to be up there alongside Uta Hagen and Stanislavski” - Julian Manjerico, Oh, Mary! (actor)

“Dezi is a playwright’s dream dramaturg. Their sheer intellect, natural intuition, and passion for theatre is something so rare and so special. You can’t help but bounce off of their energy. They are selfless in their pursuit of the truth play and is relentless in that pursuit as well. I often find I really learn what my play is about after a discussion with Dezi.” - Emma Schillage, Cockroaches (Playwright)

Over the last several years, I have come to know Dezi Tibbs as one of the sharpest, most intuitive dramaturgical minds in New York. Dezi is as adept at rigorous script analysis as they are with identifying how single works speak to larger themes in American culture today. Dezi is a joy to work with, equal parts playful and discerning – an ideal combination in a collaborator. Any artist would be truly lucky to work with them.” - Jack Moore, Associate Director of New Work at The Public Theater (Dramaturg)