How We Work
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Fill out our simple form, attaching your script, and any sound files or scores..
(We are happy to read music but will get a better sense of your writing if we can hear a rough demo. If you don’t have music yet, no worries - we will help with lyrics!)
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Choose the package that works for you. We offer three dramaturgy options depending on your needs and budget.
The Vibe Check
£75 / $100
The first 10 minutes of a musical are often considered the most important. With that in mind, this process allows us to get a sense of your work, and offer focused and concise feedback, without overloading you with ideas.
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We will...
- Read/listen to up to 10 pages of material
- Chat to you over Zoom for 30 minutes about our impressions
- Follow-up with an email including the main points of feedback we covered
You should pick this if you…- have started a new project and want to make sure you’re on the right path
- are entering a competition and want to submit the strongest possible excerpt
- have never shared your work, or are unsure about working with a dramaturg: why not start small?
The Chalk
£250 / $325
This is our bread and butter, and where it all began. This is the easiest and most straightforward type of dramaturgy that you can access. Choose this for a comprehensive overview that will give you the inspiration you need to redraft.
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We will...:
- Read/listen to your full script
- Offer a detailed script report OR a 1-hour meeting that covers 2-3 main points to focus on for your next draft
- Send you an annotated script with additional thoughts, questions, and notes
You should pick this if you…... have just finished a draft of a new show and you don’t know what to do next
... are submitting to a theatre or prepping for a reading and want get your script ready
... have reached a standstill with your writing, and need to reignite your passion for the project
The Full Review
£400 / $525
This is the most comprehensive dramaturgy package we offer. This is the best option for those who are looking to completely transform their work and/or would like more personal guidance.
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We will…
- Chat to you in a 15 minute consultation to cover your goals for this process
- Read/listen to your full script
- Talk through your script in a 1-hour meeting to go over feedback, questions, and development suggestions
- Follow up with a detailed script report with as many points of feedback as necessary
- Send you an annotated script with additional thoughts, questions, and notes
You should pick this if you…… you have been working on this material by yourself, and are craving collaboration
… you are unafraid of feedback, and ready to take on challenging dialogue with a dramaturg
… you’ve been frustrated with the feedback you’ve received so far, and need to find clarity and direction to keep working
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Wait for our feedback! Sit back and relax while we assess your materials. We aim to provide feedback within 3-4 weeks of submission.
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We’ll hope to hear from you again! Whether that is with a re-draft, a completely new script, or in a theatre with your name on the programme.
