2017 Writers’ Roundtable
The Feedback Loop: Communication and Collaboration in Development
February 27
Interface NYC 140 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Join NAMT Alumni Writers and producers from NAMT member organizations to discuss ways we can better communicate through challenges in the development process. We will cover setting expectations for collaborations and communication when development does not go as planned; sharing feedback on sensitive topics; and maximizing the benefit of audience feedback and participation in the development process.
Agenda
Monday, February 27, 2017 (All times ET )
11:30 am | Check-in and Introductions Check-in will start at 11:30am and we will start the Roundtable promptly at 12:00pm. |
12:00 pm | Read, Rewrite, Repeat How do writers and producers best set expectations from the start of a collaboration? What types of feedback are most constructive during early drafts of a show? How does feedback need to change as a show goes from readings to productions? How can both parties best communicate after a development step doesn’t go as planned or development expectations diverge? |
1:15 pm | Shared Accountability in Storytelling When a writer or producer is developing a show outside of their personal experience, are there best practices for discussing ethnic, racial and cultural perspectives in the piece? When story elements are not being perceived as intended by producers and audiences, how do we align the perspectives? |
2:30 pm | Adding Audiences When are audience surveys most helpful? What is the most useful information to gather for writers and producers? How can audience talkbacks be used as productive development tools? How can we best introduce our audiences to new works development conversations? What interactions with artists and the process are most productive for all involved? |
3:30 - 4:30 pm | Wine and Cheese Networking Reception |
as of February 8, 2017
Attendees
Bree Lowdermilk
Kait Kerrigan
James Racheff
Cheryl Davis
Mindi Dickstein
Alumni Writer - Benny & Joon
Georgia Stitt
composer/lyricist, Founder of Maestra Music
Mary Bracken Phillips
Lyricist/Librettist
Timothy Huang
Alumni Writer
Matthew Schneider
Producer
Paul Gordon
Gary Hughes
Treasurer
Bob Ost
Executive Director
Julia Bardinon
Bob Alwine
Executive Assistant
Kevin Merritt
Writer/Director/Producer
Joey Monda
Producer
Frankie Dailey
New Works Director
Bryan Leys
Alumni Writer
James Campodonico
Composer
Shakina Nayfack
Lynn Spector
Phillip Palmer
Ciera Iveson
Jen Whitton
Development Associate
Betsy Militello
Executive Director
Karin Nilo
Program Manager
Martin Casella
Mark Fleischer
Executive Producer
Kent Nicholson
SVP, Acquisitions & New Work
Marcus Scott
Musical Theatre Fellowship
Beth Blatt
Kathy Evans
Founding Executive Director
Brad Alexander
Composer
Scott Evans
Artistic Director
Douglas Cohen
Festival Writer
Jeremy Desmon
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Executive Vice President
Chief Theatricals Executive
PRODUCER
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