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

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6th Annual Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Memorial Birthday Bake Sale

Lessing would have been 283 on January 22nd, and we imagine he liked cakes, cookies, breads, and other goodies as much as any birthday boy. To celebrate and raise money for a great cause, we propose a coast-to-coast- to coast-to coast, continental and international bake sale! All money raised will be used to seed travel grants to make it possible for more Early Career Dramaturgs to attend the LMDA Conference in Atlanta.

I know you're dying to make Aunt Florence's pineapple upside down cake! Grandma Mary's chocolate chip cookies! Uncle Mike's fudge brownies! Liz Engelman's egg-free something! Cousin Nick's Bourbon Pecan Pie! I'll be widening waistlines with rugelach, myself.

Won't you join in? Anytime between January 22st through January 29th (or longer or earlier - what works for you) make your co-workers, classmates, students and/or colleagues a little treat and make them pay for it and send the money you make to LMDA for the Early Career Dramaturgs.

Drop Julie Felise Dubiner a line if you will be participating or have any questions. And check out the Bake Sale's facebook page to find fellow bakers.

Get ready to bake!