Need a dramaturg?

I am a trained and experienced new play dramaturg, specializing in queer and trans plays by queer and trans playwrights (though I am happy to work outside that specialty!)

SERVICES I CAN OFFER:

  • Production dramaturgy

  • Notes on a draft

  • Feedback session on a draft (in-person or virtual)

  • Continued dramaturgical support for a project as it develops

  • Informal discussion (in-person or virtual) to bounce ideas and try things out

My rates are negotiable based on the project. Contact me here to get started!

TESTIMONIALS:

“I can’t recommend Jaye’s dramaturgy services enough! I’ve got very little experience working with dramaturgs, so sending an early draft of my new play to a professional made me anxious. But Jaye took so much time and care with their reading and feedback!

After sharing my play, I received a very in-depth response that covered not only the initial questions I asked of them, but also overarching notes I would never have thought of. Their ideas really jogged my brain and illuminated both what already works and clear points that had untapped potential. Their feedback was also very supportive, focusing on the current draft of the script but also encouraging what the script can become. As someone who hesitates to let anyone read my drafts ever, I felt really comforted and appreciated by Jaye’s response. It made me want to start rewrites immediately!

Jaye both uplifted my current work and provided a thorough, straightforward critique that will push my work to its fullest potential. If you’re looking for a dramaturg who will give you clear notes with a helping hand, Jaye’s a perfect fit.” – Liv Shoup, playwright

“I have been working on a script for four years and it’s been nothing but overwhelming question marks throughout my entire process…until I brought Jaye in. 

Jaye thoughtfully read through all of my past and unfinished drafts to understand my trajectory.  When we met, they came in with simple and grounded questions for me to consider.  No meandering ideas based upon taste or opinion, but instead grounded and direct questions that sent me off into an exciting brainstorming exercise with questions to consider, not checkpoints to hit.  This was the first point in my four year process that I no longer felt overwhelmed with the very personal and difficult subject matter. I felt the weight lift and for the first time, I was CONFIDENT in the direction of my piece.  Jaye helped me unlock it. 

Following that, I completed a rewrite where Jaye never left my side. Jaye once again, in a simple and grounded manner, helped guide my script not only to completion, but to a place where I was excited to produce it, instead of afraid, for the first time. 

This story has never let me go and I’ve almost felt victim to the journey it was taking me on.  Jaye put me in the co-pilot seat with the story, and finally has allowed me to take off on the ride the story always wanted to go on.  I thank Jaye from the bottom of my heart, and suggest anyone looking for help steering their story towards the stage work with Jaye.  I know I will return to them again and again.” – Vinny Cinque, actor/playwright