Dramaturgy
My greatest passion is supporting generative artists to achieve their personal goals through their written stories. I have served on dramaturgy teams for new play development processes at TimeLine Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Story Theatre, and Freshly Brewed, doing just that: daring my fellow artists to dream with the same innovative spirit that theatre first inspired in me.
I am available for freelance consultations and dramaturgy projects and am eager for the opportunity to help you bring your dreams to life.
$75-150
Pay-What-You-Can Script Consultation
One hour-long script consultation.
An additional follow-up consultation is included at no extra cost.
If this range is inaccessible, I also provide script consultations through The Playwright’s Realm’s Script Share program. I highly recommend you look into this program and sign up for the next Script Share lottery if you identify as an aspiring playwright who does not have access to script conversations via your pre-existing networks.
Testimonials
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“Emma’s ability to hone in on specific aspects of a new play while remaining open to the fluidity and heavy collaboration necessary in a new play process is absolutely unmatched. As a playwright-dramaturg, their nuanced understanding of dramatic text makes their notes constructive and kind.”
Madie Doppelt, playwright of Sub-Culture, Villette, and The Model Play.
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"Emma has incredible instincts. Not only do they take extra care of the planet of the play but they take steps to know and take care of the people they work with. Emma sees the very bottom of the ice-berg and touches every piece floating below the surface. I could never ask for a more insightful dramaturg. Now I know exactly what to write next.”
Matthew Carpenter, playwright of Heart pt. 1 and Underbelly