Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Dramaturgy as a Profession

Somehow my formatting on this piece became severely skewed.

1. Guthrie Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
LORT-yes (A,D)
Literary Manager-Michael Kinghorn
Senior Dramaturg-Michael Lupu


2.Hyde Park Theatre
Austin, TX
LORT: None
Peck Phillips, Literary Manager

3.La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla, California

LORT: yes (B)

SHIRLEY FISHMANDirector of Play DevelopmentIn addition to her duties as Associate Artistic Director, Ms. Fishman has served as dramaturg on Carmen, The Deception, Most Wanted, The Wiz, Culture Clash's Zorro in Hell, The Scottish Play, Palm Beach, Eden Lane, When Grace Comes In, Adoration of the Old Woman, The Collected Works of Billy the Kid, Diva, I Am My Own Wife (2004 Pulitzer Prize) and Dracula, The Musical.

*I just thought she dramaturged interesting pieces*


4. American Conservatory Theatre

San Francisco, CA

LORT: Yes (A,D)

Michael Paller, Dramaturg


5. Aliance Theatre

Atlanta, GA

LORT: Yes (B,D)
Artistic Associate/Dramaturg
Celise Kalke


6. American Repertory Theatre

Cambridge, MA

LORT: Yes (B)

Arthur Holmberg, Literary Director

7. Arena Stage

Washington D.C.

LORT: Yes (B+, B, D)

Senior Dramaturg: Mark Bly

8. Aurora Theatre

Berekely, CA

LORT: None
Casting Director/Literary Manager -Jeanette Harrison

9. Blank Theatre Company

Los Angeles, CA

LORT: No

Literary Manager Serene Bynum

*Everything on their website ends with an exclamation mark!*

10. City Theatre

Miami, FL

LORT: No

Marco Ramirez (Literary Manager)

* Mr. Ramirez only has his BFA in dramatic writing*