A good dramaturg supports the playwright in telling the best version of their story, whether that is one-on-one or in the rehearsal room. When I speak to playwrights of all experience-levels about their work, I want to know what is at the heart of their story. Every question and observation comes back to telling the story in the most economical way. I bring an outside eye to the conversation about the playwrights’ story with an expertise in giving feedback and next steps, honed over 15 years as an educator.
Complimentary. This introductory conversation allows us to get to know one another in a working capacity and lay out the goals for the process.
$50. A trial partnership, where you’ll pose some specific questions and send along up to 5 pages of a script. I’ll send back feedback based on your goals to help determine if you want to move forward. (Fee goes towards Option B, if you decide to move forward.
$150+. I’ll read your play and take notes, then we’ll meet for 1-2 hours to discuss my feedback and review next steps.
$250+. We’ll discuss your revisions and goals, then I’ll reread your new draft and take notes. Then we’ll meet for another 1-2 hours to discuss my feedback and review next steps.
TBD. Additional meeting rates can be negotiated based on your needs and goals.
““Aliza is an astute and enthusiastic consultant. She reviewed an early version of my script, giving fantastic feedback that greatly informed my play’s development...She curated great questions for me. The fact that this piece was nominated for an award is definitely in part thanks to the dramaturgical work I did with Aliza.””