In episode two of this Dis-topia deep dive series, Michael Saint Gregory moves from the history behind the musical into the script itself, taking a closer look at how Dis-topia is actually built as a piece of theater. This episode explores the show’s dramatic architecture, from its opening at Walt Disney’s funeral to the emotional and ideological roles played by Vera, Katz, Walt, Kevin, and the Executive Board. Along the way, Michael breaks down how the musical uses Disney mythology, labor tension, nostalgia, rebellion, and the language of corporate utopia to create something far more carefully structured than its outrageous premise might first suggest.

This is a deep dive into the writing: how the show introduces its world, how it balances satire with sincerity, how Act One establishes its central conflicts, and how Act T ...