- Home
- About LMDA
- Who We Are
- Events
- Grants and Awards
- Resources For Dramaturgs
- Review
- LMDA Canada
What is Dramaturgy? Some Answers From Our Members:
“Dramaturgy supports the creative process with a specific focus on the creation and interpretation of the text. I believe that within that definition there is great range in terms of the definitions of “support”, “process” and “text.” Personally I believe the act of dramaturgy includes careful listening, curious inquiry, openness, honesty, imagination and rigour; it simultaneously considers the details and the big picture. It is about asking the right questions at the right time. It is about encouraging conversation and facilitating the vital exchange of ideas and energy that makes theatre unique.”
-- Vicki Stroich, Artistic Associate – Festival and Dramaturg at Alberta Theatre Projects
User login
JanineSobeck
Member Info
Janine Sobeck
Dramaturgy Specialist
Brigham Young University Theatre and Media Arts Department
Provo, UThttp://www.arenastage.org/shows-tickets/sub-text/ ( Work )
Janine Sobeck is the new Dramaturgy Specialist at Brigham Young University, where she teaches, supervises and works as a production dramaturg. She is also the Resident Dramaturg and co-Founder of the new Utah Repertory Teheatre as well as a freelance dramaturg. Previously, Janine worked as the Artistic Associate: Literary at Arena Stage in Washington DC. While at Arena she created “Sub/Text,” (now called "Extras and Insights") an extensive dramaturgical website for audience members (http://www.arenastage.org/artistic-development/extras-insights/), dramaturged various shows, was the Producer of the Downstairs New Play Development Program, and served as a judge for DC's Helen Hayes Awards. Janine is currently the Vice President of Communications for the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA). During her first term, Janine played a key role in designing the new LMDA website (www.lmda.org) and overseeing the LMDA Twitter Project. Janine has an M.A. in Theatre History Theory and Criticism from Brigham Young University and was the recipient of the 2009 Dramaturgy Debut Award for the Association for Theatre in Higher Education.
