While I do have an artistic bio, I figured it might be fun to make this page a little more conversational.

Ready to start the interview, Sally?

I am, Koz. This idea isn’t self-centered at all.

You have a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in dramaturgy. What does that word mean?

Every dramaturg defines “dramaturgy” differently. I define dramaturgy as the art of strengthening a new or established project through creative collaboration, analysis, experimentation, and reflection.

Another way I like to define the word is by saying a dramaturg is to a project as a coach is to a sports team. Like how a coach observes a team and offers drills and advice with the intention of helping the team improve, a dramaturg works with a writer and/or creative team by observing the project, clarifying the creative team’s goals, and offering suggestions with the intention of helping the project become more aligned with those goals. I’m primarily a new work dramaturg, which means I usually work with writers in the process of creating scripts. I use dramaturgical diagnostic techniques when I’m reading over my own writing as well.