Diverse Perspectives in Dramaturgy

FAIN: GA-276127-20

Cal Shakes (Berkeley, CA 94710-2732)
Eric Ting (Project Director: May 2020 to September 2023)

The retention of a resident dramaturgist who will create and implement online programs, classes, and educational materials about Shakespearean theater.

Dr. Philippa Kelly will transition from contracted to salaried staff in order to continue and deepen her engagement with California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) audiences about the role of dramaturgy in theater. Drawing on her many years as Cal Shakes resident dramaturg and her new book “Diversity, Inclusion and Representation in Contemporary Dramatugy: Case Studies from the field,” Dr. Kelly will be a source of inspiration and connection for thousands of Bay Area theater goers who would otherwise miss her lectures due to the cancellation of Cal Shakes’ season.