Our first session is an opportunity to meet fellow dramaturgs as we gear up for the week. We will talk about the role of the dramaturg, working on the ten-minute plays, a what kinds of work you are doing in your programs currently. We will use this session for introductions as well as some preliminary explanations of what the week will look like.
Individual meetings with Heather Helinsky and Nelson Barre. We will discuss each submitted dramaturgical casebook and provide feedback, guidance, and suggestions for future growth.
Ever wondered what kinds of work a professional dramaturg does? Want to know what it's like to work on a new play festival? Wondering about the overlap of established play dramaturgy with new play dramaturgy? Questions about freelance work as a dramaturg? This session will cover that and any other questions you may have, answered by professional dramaturg and LMDA membership lead Heather Helinsky.
This session is an opportunity to get direct feedback on your program notes for the ten-minute plays. There will be individual work and group guidance during this time, helping you to make edits, cuts, or changes to clarify the writing in preparation publishing it in the online program.
Part of being a dramaturg is connecting with others. This meeting aims to provide space to talk about the successes, struggles, and ways we have overcome challenges in the dramaturgical process. We will also discuss ways that we can uplift the work we do as individuals and as theatre-makers more generally. This session will help us explore ways to collaborate, support, and stay in touch with each other. It's an opportunity to celebrate our work, learn more about the community, and share what we love.
