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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Develop and lead hands-on performance modules centered around the creation of the new work TO TELL A STORY ABOUT THE EARTH, written by Miranda Rose Hall, commissioned by Concord Theatricals, developed by LubDub Theatre Co.

New York, Ny

As a core member of the company's distributed leadership structure, contribute to new-work development initiatives and provide composition/research support for company projects (including workshops, premieres, international tours/collaborations, and fundraising initiatives).

Commission and edit original stories by 77 youth climate activists, for publication and global performance series (at venues including the Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden, the Kennedy Center, COP27 and COP28, and the Hirshhorn Museum).

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

In partnership with the Artistic Director and theater leadership, evaluate prospective projects for A.R.T. and provide dramaturgical support on A.R.T. productions/commissions, including early R&D, workshops, rehearsals, production, editorial content (audience-facing and fundraising), and transfer/tour support.

Cambridge, Ma

Manage artistic programs at the theater including institutional writing, publications, creative and community conversations, and new work development events. Speak and write about the theater’s activities in industry, academic, and civic contexts.

Co-ordinated content and editing of the theater's publications; co-ordinated interdepartmental discussion series and other educational initiatives around mainstage productions.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Develop original courses with full-time faculty, lead seminar-style discussions with student sections, mentor junior teaching assistants, facilitate performance workshops, mentor student work on assignments, contribute to grading and reporting.Courses: Act Natural (2022, 2023, Head TA), Acting and Authenticity (2015, 2020, 2021), Directorial Concepts & Set Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries (2019, 2022), Theater, Dance & Media Junior Tutorial (2021), Performing Criticism (2020), The Making of a Musical: The Creative Process (2020), Scenography Studio (2015), History of Western Drama (2014), Introduction to Dramaturgy (2013)

Develop and teach practice-based dramaturgy coursework, mentor curricular production assignments, conceptualize and facilitate student-driven season selection process, lead directed studies.Courses: Principles of Dramaturgy (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019), Writing for the Literary Office (2017), Dramaturgy: Criticism & Analysis (Directed Study, 2020), Genderqueer Theatre (Directed Study, 2017), Contemporary Plays and Dramaturgy (Directed Study, 2015)

Wrote, edited, and designed content for the Center’s news website and print publications using Adobe Creative Suite 5. Created business and marketing partnerships with scholarly journals and research institutions.

Kanazawa, Japan

Wrote eight articles in Japanese for a major regional daily paper with a circulation of 600,000. Apprenticed with reporters and editors. Participated as a cultural ambassador in Ishikawa Prefectural government-sponsored exchange events.

Revised and implemented marketing strategies for the company’s shows and community engagement events. Forged meaningful partnerships with community and on-campus organizations.

Master’S Degree, Dramaturgy And Theater Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Summa Cum Laude

First Honors, Lannan Fellow in Poetics and Social Practice

Visiting Student, Fall 2012, School Of English