Playwright, dramaturg, and teacher Leon Katz died on January 23, 2017, at the age of 97. Former student Don Eisen writes this in tribute:

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 

LMDA University Caucus SourceBook, Volume 5 

LMDA plans to publish the fifth volume of its online dramaturgy SourceBook, its first volume since 2011. The SourceBook compiles resources by fellow dramaturgy colleagues to assist the education and practice of dramaturgy in academic and production settings. 

LMDA REGIONAL EVENT RECORD

Event Name: Town Hall/Happy Hour

Region: Metro-NYC

Event Date/Time: Monday, October 17, 2016 5-8pm

Number of Attendees: 7 at town hall meeting; 12 at happy hour (joined by Board members after their fall meeting)

NEWS:

On September 22, 2016, my friend and mentor Iris Turcott – a giant of our profession – died, leaving a prominent hole in my heart, which I imagine is about the size of the small blue ashtray that she used to keep on the blue harvest table in her living room in Toronto, where she helped to shape the Canadian theatrical landscape, and also shape me.

Some people make a difference. This is true in all walks of life. In the world of Canadian dramaturgy, Iris Turcott made a difference. A big one.

You'll find a tribute by Daniel MacIvor here.

A statement from the National Arts Centre here.

Below the Facebook posting you'll find a string of Tweets that capture just a few of the things people said about Iris passing.

Iris Turcott was tremendous force in Canadian theatre and Canadian dramaturgy, and today the flag at the National Arts Centre flew at half-staff in tribute to her incredible legacy. We send our condolences to her family and many friends, as her loss is keenly felt by our community.

LMDA seeks exceptional dramaturgical projects for Bly Creative Fellowships (individual) and Bly Creative Capacity Grants (individual in partnership with not-for-profit institution). Apply online only at http://www.lmda.org/blygrant.

With these grants, LMDA is committed to facilitating the creative dreams of independent or institutional artists who are defining new ways of conducting dramaturgical activities. LMDA encourages a range of artists and institutions to apply.

(Ross Travis' solo show The Greatest Monkey Show On Earth, FURY Factory 2014. Ph: N. Etemad)