June 2–16, 2025
A Three-Session Workshop:
Monday, June 2 | 6:00-9:00pm
Monday, June 9 | 6:00-9:00pm
Monday, June 16 | 6:00-9:00pm
Location:
The Studio at the Wilma Theater, 265 S Broad St
Cost:
$300
(At this time, no deposits, partial payments or refunds are available for this class.)
Enrollment Deadline: Friday, May 30
Nerd out with Associate Artistic Director Kellie Mecleary for three nights of dramaturgy fundamentals. In this course, you will:
More about this class:
This class is best suited for early-career dramaturgs looking to hone or develop their skills, and theater artists (playwrights, directors, actors) who want grounding in dramaturgy as a complement to their practice. Students will be required to do some preparation outside of the course, including reading one play and outlining research topics. By the end of the course, students will have a roadmap for dramaturgical work which they can adapt for future productions, the ability to confidently identify strong vs weak sources, and increased confidence in determining how best to support directors. The course will be a mix of lectures and hands-on dramaturgy work, culminating in a mock pre-rehearsal meeting with a Wilma Artistic Director, planning for a project they will direct.
Kellie Mecleary is a dramaturg and producer. She has been a proud member of the Wilma Artistic staff since January 2017. She holds a Master’s Degree in Performance Studies from New York University and a BA in English and Theater from Goucher College. Kellie has worn a variety of hats within a variety of organizations, primarily in Baltimore and New York; including Center Stage, Single Carrot Theatre, Deep Vision Dance Company, the BROS (Baltimore Rock Opera Society), Center for International Theater Development, Pipeline Theater Company, WOW Café Theater, and others.
