Curriculum Vitae
Dramaturg
Erica Magrin (Writer)
2020
reading manuscript drafts for various projects
providing manuscript feedback on structure, action, character
providing dramaturgical exercises to support the writing process
Reader
Bruntwood Prize, Royal Exchange
May - July 2019
Reading assigned scripts promptly
Writing short reader reports discussing the merits of each play
Script Appraiser
Manchester ADP
May 2019 - May 2020
reading assigned plays promptly
writing internal and external play reports providing feedback to the writer
Dramaturg
YANKL ON THE MOON (Jake Krakovsky)
January 2019 – February 2019
attended a development workshop weekend with the playwright and a director
provided in the room responses to an initial read through and continually throughout the weekend
provided research support regarding the play's content and structure to aid in the further development of the play
Dramaturg
HOLY DAY
(Andrew Bovell)
January 2019 – March 2019
created and curated a research packet for the production's cast and crew, including notes on the historical context, further reading, and suggesting documentaries
provided responses and queries in the rehearsal room
curated information from the research packet to be included in a lobby display
One Act Festival Dramaturg
The Secret Theatre
October 2018 – August 2019
reading all play submissions
maintaining a spreadsheet with decisions on play selection and suggested programming options
providing Artistic Director and Production Manager with verbal feedback on play selection and programming
Reader for Bay Area Playwrights Festival 2019
Playwrights Foundation
October 2018 – February 2019
read assigned plays promptly
provided short reports responding to the technical skill and the voice of the play
Research Assistant
Dr. Elinor Fuchs
September 2018 – March 2019
Assisted in office and library organisation and maintenance
Co-Creator and Dramaturg
Creative Crossings
September 2018 – Present
leading monthly meet ups for artists to come together in a physical space to talk with each other about the art they are experiencing, making, and procrastinating
Dramaturg
SCHOOL BUS
(Caleb MacKay)
August 2018 – December 2018
provided initial feedback from early version of the script
produced a staged reading of the play at Theater for the New City, NY.
Literary Associate & Grant Writing Intern
Athena Theatre Company
March 2018 – May 2018
read assigned scripts promptly
wrote reader reports including brief synopses and notes on relevance to the company's mission
researched potential grant opportunities
maintained grant research documents
provided grant writing support
Dramaturg
Joanie Drago
July 2017 – Present
providing feedback on various playscripts and screenplays in early development
providing research for projects in development
providing dramaturgical feedback
Education
New Play Dramaturgy Intensive
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, D.C.
August 2018
Assigned play: ON EVERY LINK A HEART DOES DANGLE, or OWED by Tim J. Lord
English Language and Literature (BA)
Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences | New York, NY
Graduated December 2017
Awards: Commencement Academic Achievement, Top 100 scholars of 2016, Dean’s List Fall 2015-17
Grade Point Average (GPA): 3.95/4.00
Academic Projects: Dramaturgy packet for ANGELS IN AMERICA
Studio Certificate
American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York, NY
Graduated February 2015