As dramaturgically-minded artists, we’re often called upon to document the work and processes of others – but what about our own? This workshop will explore the art of documenting your own practice — whether for personal reflection, portfolio building, grant applications, or social media engagement. Participants will learn practical techniques for writing about their work, capturing high-quality images, organizing their archives, and leveraging documentation for professional opportunities.
About the Speaker:
Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel (she/they) is a Chicago-based arts journalist, oral historian, cultural producer, and dramaturg. As a queer, fat, Iranian-American femme, they endeavor to amplify and archive stories that go lost/stolen/forgotten. Their praxis across producing live and digital media centers audience experience that is community-focused, responsive, and vibrant.
They serve as VP of Freelance for the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas, teach as adjunct faculty at The Theatre School at DePaul University, and produce cultural events with Salon Kawaib and BIYA BIYA Productions in Chicago. Learn more at yasminzacaria.com.
Ticket info:
Apprentice Admission: For current DDP Apprentices and Alternates only.
Emerging Admission Reduced Price: $5. Limited tickets available. In the spirit of balancing accessibility with sustainability, please only take what you need.
Emerging Admission Regular Price: $15, open to all those who self-identify as early-career.
General Admission: Sliding scale $25-$45, for all other attendees.
100% of your admission fee goes back into our programming, including our Apprentice Circle, one of very few paid training opportunities for emerging dramaturgs. Thank you for helping us continue to create programming that makes exciting new theater happen, provides dramaturgical services to playwrights at no cost, and pays its artists equitably!
The Digital Development Project (DDP) is an initiative matching dramaturgs with playwrights for intentionally-paired, cost-free development opportunities. This is the third workshop in our 2024-25 Workshops Season which will include sessions with an all-star cast of dramaturgs and artists on topics ranging from the nuts and bolts of freelancing, to how to build your dramaturgical toolkit, and more. Visit our website or follow us on Instagram to learn more and stay in the loop!
