28
Feb
04
Feb
In Memoriam - Leon Katz
Playwright, dramaturg, and teacher Leon Katz died on January 23, 2017, at the age of 97. Former student Don Eisen writes this in tribute:
03
Jan
Call for Submissions: LMDA University Caucus SourceBook, Volume 5
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.
22
Oct
Metro-NYC Town Hall/Happy Hour - 10.17.16 - Event Record
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:
16
Oct
Iris Turcott - A Remembrance by Matt McGeachy
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.
27
Sep
Iris Turcott and Canadian Dramaturgy
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.
07
May
LMDA Receives NEA Grant
Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas to Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grant
Award is among 1,023 Made Nationally
[May 7, 2015] Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity.
20
Apr
2015 Early Career Dramaturg Travel Grants
LMDA is proud to announce the 10th annual offering of travel grants to Early Career Dramaturgs for this summer’s conference in New York.
Criteria for selection of an Early Career/Student Dramaturg:
· Applicant is no more than 2 years out of either a graduate or undergraduate program.
· Applicant is not an employee of a professional theatre organization (interns are welcome to apply).
· Applicant would unlikely be able to attend the LMDA conference without this assistance.
· Applicant is an LMDA member.
12
Jan
The New Play Exchange is Ready to Launch
On January 15, the National New Play Network will be launching the