Production Work
Production Information Website:
https://cmuscholarpainter.weebly.com/
Rachel's Website:
http://www.rachelpospisil.com/
Program Note Written for the Production:
Scholar &
Painter
Over the course of roughly two years, I worked with Rachel to pitch, develop, devise, and reimagine a movement play. Based on a true story, the play told the story of two WWII refugees who fell in love and used their bond to battle Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to script development work, I collaborated with Rachel and the actors in the room, providing notes and other feedback, as well as a production information website.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the stage production of Scholar and Painter was cancelled two and a half weeks before opening. A documentary about the process of developing the play was created in its place (linked above).
Directed by Rachel Pospíšil
Dramaturgy by Natalie Schmidt
Scenic Design by Rosie Villano
Lighting Design by Truly Cates
Costume Design by Morgen Warner
Starring Tristan Hernandez, Victoria Bartolotta, Nuala Cleary, and Natalie Nankervis
Production Information Website:
Program Note Written for the Production:
Atlas of
Depression
An original semi-devised documentary play directed by Eben Hoffer
March 2018 - April 2019
I collaborated with Eben to develop a collection of personal interviews into a play script with devised elements. This included script editing, providing feedback on play structure and audience interpretation, and functioning as a sensitivity coach on matters of meaningful representation (specifically of BIPOC and women). I also worked closely with the actors, creating a production information website, and being present in the rehearsal room to help give notes when needed.
Directed & Collected by Eben Hoffer
Dramaturgy by Natalie Schmidt
Scenic Design by Selby Souza
Lighting Design by Shawn Nielson
Media Design by Joseph Amodei
Costume Design by Claire Mildred
Sound Design by Josh Brown
Starring Jonathan Norwood and Zach Herman
Production Information Website:
Arturo
Ui
An adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, directed by Stephen Eckert, dramaturged by Kate Burgess
Oct 2017 – Apr 2018
Assistant Dramaturg for Stephen Eckert's adaptation of THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI by Bertolt Brecht. The production made use of intricate media and puppet work.
I assisted with script editing, creating a production information website with Kate Burgess, and being present in the rehearsal room to help give notes.
Directed by Stephen Eckert
Dramaturgy by Kate Burgess, Natalie Schmidt
Scenic Design by Tom Kelly
Lighting Design by Chazz Malott
Media Design by Sylvie Sherman
Costume Design by Michelle Li
Sound Design by Aaron Landgraf
Starring Megan Forster and Sam O'Byrne