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Its Gonna Be a MFA Life 

For week 10 of the LMDA Twitter Project, we are excited to follow Ellen Joffred, a current MFA student at Columbia University.  To learn more about Ellen or the the Twitter Project, check out the project page HERE.

Leora Morris Receives Dramaturgy Driven Grant 

Submitted by JanineSobeck on November 8, 2011 - 3:50pm

The Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Fall 2011 round of Dramaturg Driven Grants: Leora Morris. This round of grants saw six applications, and the selection process was overseen by LMDA’s Vice-President of Programs, Stephen Colella, along with committee members Kristin Leahey and Rachel Ditor.

An Australian who Tweets with a Canadian Accent 

For week 9 of the LMDA Twitter Project, LMDA welcomes guest tweeter Toby Malone.  Toby, a native Australian, is the Resident Dramaturg, Literary Manager, and Associate Artist at Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre Company and will be giving a behind the scenes look at their upcoming season as well the The Word Festival,  a multi-disciplinary event based around the 1611 publication of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and the King James Bible.  To learn more about Toby or the Twitter Project, click HERE.

The Secret Life of a Theatre Professor 

In week 8 of the LMDA Twitter Project, LMDA welcomes guest tweeter Jeremy Fiebig, Assistant Professor of Theatre & Directing at Fayetteville State University.  Jeremy will be sharing a behind the scenes look at some of his current projects as well as what its like working in education dramaturgy.  For more info about Jeremy, click HERE.

A Literary Life 

For week seven of the LMDA Twitter Project we head behind the scenes of the life of a literary intern.  Bree Windham, current literary intern at Florida Studio Theatre, will share insights from some of her current favorite projects.  To learn more about Bree or the LMDA Twitter Project, click HERE

Invite to Philly-area Dramaturgs 

For all our Philadelphia area dramaturgs: PlayPenn and LMDA invite you to a Networking Happy Hour on Monday, November 7 from 7-9p.m. at Quig's Pub at Plays & Players. All theatre makers are welcome!

Questions? Contact Regional Vice President Jackie Goldfinger. A special thanks to Keith Conallen, Madi DiStefano, Andrew Beale and Plays & Players.

A Julie By Any Other Name... 

This week the LMDA Twitter Project is featuring Julie Felise Dubiner, Associate Director of American Revolutions: the United States History Cycle at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as well as LMDA board member.  Learn more about Julie HERE

Staying in the UK 

The LMDA Twitter Project stays in the UK this week as we follow Hungarian born, London based dramaturg Katalin Trencsenyi.  Katalin, who is the president of the Dramaturg's Network, will be giving an insider view at their 10th anniversary celebration.

 

Interested in becoming a guest tweeter?  Contact Russell Dembin, project coordinator.

Heading Across the Pond 

This week the LMDA Twitter project heads across the pond with Dublin based dramaturg Sam Yates.  Sam is an American studying at Trinity College and will be providing insights into the Irish theatre.

Coming Up in Week 3 of the LMDA Twitter Project 

For week 3 of the LMDA Twitter Project, we will have guest tweeter Kate Bredeson.  Kate, who is the receipient of the 2011 LMDA Residency Grant, will be sharing her experiences with teaching theatre history, mentoring student playwrights, applying for grants, and directing a new play reading

Interested in becoming a guest tweeter?  Contact Russell Dembin, project coordinator.

 
 
 
 
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