This is an opportunity for dramaturgs who are interested in discovering new ways to deepen their practice and expand their dramaturgical toolkit. Facilitated by visiting Fulbright Scholar and dramaturg Dr Kristin Leahey, this exchange will offer a survey of varied modes of dramaturgical practice as they exist in North America primarily. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these modes compare and contrast with those in play development and production in Ireland and the UK, and how dramaturgs in Ireland might use this knowledge to apply multiple approaches in their own dramaturgical practice.

This opportunity is for dramaturgs at any career stage. You must be based on the island of Ireland and have at least one production dramaturgy credit to participate. It is free and will be held in person in Dublin City Centre. Spaces are limited.

Expression of interest form opens: Tuesday, 17 September

Deadline for expressions of interest: Sunday, 22 September

Participants informed: Monday, 23 September

Workshop: Wednesday, 25 September, 1:30pm to 4:30pm

To register your interest in attending the Dramaturgs Exchange, please complete the form linked here.

Kristin Leahey (she/her/hers) served as the Director of New Works at Seattle Repertory Theatre, the Resident Dramaturg at Northlight Theatre, and, prior to that post, the Literary Manager at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. She has freelanced as an artist with numerous theatres and organizations, including the O’Neill Theater Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Guthrie Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Victory Gardens Theater, American Theatre Company, Boston’s New Repertory Theatre, Actors’ Shakespeare Project, and Ireland’s Galway Arts Festival, among many others.