Dramaturgy
“Lee’s input is always insightful and rigorous. As a dramaturg, he ask’s the right questions at the right time, guiding the creative process and enabling his collaborators to clarify their precise intentions. I recommend him for any project.””
PROJECT CONSULTATION - 90-minute Zoom Discussion: £75.00
Unlock the potential of your play’s core concept with a focused 60-minute discussion tailored to your needs. Together we will examine your idea and consider approaches to story, character and the writing process. I will guide the conversation with thought-provoking questions to help you hone your idea, equipping you with the tools to embark on writing your first draft.
In this session, we can delve into:
Story shape and narrative structure
Character journeys and arcs of change
Writing exercises to jumpstart your first draft
Unlocking the central question of your play
This option is ideal for writers who possess a treatment, outline and/or short-play that they wish to expand into a full-length work.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT - Facilitation of development £150 half day rate / £250 full day rate
Receive thoughtful, rigorous and practical feedback on your completed draft with one A4 page of detailed dramaturgical notes, including concrete suggestions for how to strengthen your script before you embark on a redraft.
The dramaturgical feedback will include:
A brief plot summary
Strengths
Weaknesses
Practical suggestions for next steps
Feedback is tailored to the specific world and intentions of your play, engaging thoughtfully with narrative, structure, form, characters, dialogue and action.
This option is ideal for writers who already have a first draft they feel ready to share and who want better understand where to take it next.