An Introduction to the Dramaturg’s Work 2021

An Introduction to the Dramaturg’s Work is a foundation course under Centre 42’s Dramaturg’s Practice Development training programme. This 4-session course will provide an introduction and grounding for performing arts practitioners who are curious about or want an insight into the dramaturg’s work.

Conducted by Dr Robin Loon, this course aims to equip participants with an understanding of and familiarisation with:

• the brief history and evolution of the dramaturg
• the nature and scope of the dramaturg’s work 
• different kinds of dramaturgs
• basic duties and responsibilities of dramaturgs
• standards and competencies surrounding a professional dramaturg

Participants can expect to engage in discussions based on prescribed readings and undertake individual/group assignment(s) in mock-dramaturgy case projects. At the end of the four sessions, participants should be able to:

• understand the work of a dramaturg and identify dramaturgical interventions;
• clarify if they need to engage dramaturgs and how to engage them in the creative process;
• discover their area of interest should they choose to pursue a practice in dramaturgy.

• Dates: Every Saturday, 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Session #1 | 30 October 2021
  • Session #2 | 6 November 2021
  • Session #3 | 13 November 2021
  • Session #4 | 27 November 2021
• Total contact time: 8hrs
• There will be individual/group assignment(s) to be undertaken between Sessions #3 and #4.
• This course will be conducted in English, and held in person at Centre 42, 42 Waterloo Street.
• Fees: $120.
  • Applicants who are facing financial difficulty can write in to us for assistance.

– Application Period: 24 September to 10 October 2021 –

To qualify for this workshop, you must:

• Be aged above 21 years old.
• Be a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Resident in Singapore.
• Have a practice in the performing arts, or are engaged professionally in the performing arts practice, for a minimum of 2 years.
• Commit to the full duration of the programme

To apply: 

• Complete the online application form here.
• Submit by Sunday, 10 Oct 2021, 11.59PM (SGT).
• Results will be announced on 15 Oct 2021.