dramaturgy.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Dramaturgy is an ever-evolving practice, not a rigid set of rules. For me, this sensibility translates into a fascination with connections. Whether I'm working on a new play, a musical, or a familiar text, I look for connections between the playwright and the play, the story and its cultural contexts, the collaborators, and the audience.

Connecting audience to cultural context

I often create videos that play in the lobby, orienting audiences to the energy of the production and dropping hints about the play's cultural contexts.

Lobby video for Cabaret.

Lobby Video for Heroes of the Fourth Turning

Lobby Video for Waiting for Lefty

Dramaturgical Breakdown Excerpt: Created to support asynchronous conversation with student members of Team Dramaturgy on a 2020 production of The Seagull (cancelled)

Dramaturgical Glossary Excerpt: Created as part of a comprehensive webpage for the Heroes of the Fourth Turning production team.

Rehearsal Room Display: Created to support rehearsal conversations about Three Musketeers

Dramaturgical Website: Created to support rehearsal conversations for Cabaret.

Connecting collaborators to questions

I typically create dramaturgical breakdowns to focus asynchronous conversations with my team and design websites and rehearsal room displays with relevant information to support rehearsal conversations.

Connecting production ensemble and community

With some productions, my dramaturgical work extends into the local community. For Cabaret, I led conversations between University of Evansville students and Temple Adath B'Nai Israel congregants.

Connecting Students to Dramaturgical Practice

I have mentored student dramaturgs on more than 130 productions. We call ourselves Team Dramaturgy, and I encourage them to bring their unique perspectives to the process.

Students explore their own dramaturgical sensibilities.

Students reflect on dramaturgy's impact on their learning and diverse career paths.

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