https://amymckenzieprojects.com/dramaturgy daily 0.75 2025-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/d93fcfbe-6a2d-4f56-bd34-3c2ed27753f5/Website+12.jpg dramaturgy Dramaturgy All my roles as a theatremaker have involved dramaturgy. An example of my work in the specific role of dramaturg includes my work with CreateWorks. CreateWorks aimed to explore the use of performance as a means for engineers to engage non-academic audiences with their research and for engineers to explore the use of drama as a means to understand the human aspects of their research. We set out to give engineers the skills to personalise and empathetically communicate their research and allow audiences to see themselves in those stories. The project was generously supported by funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Ingenious Award, which supports creative public engagement with engineering projects while providing engineers with skills and opportunities to share their stories, passion, and expertise with the public. As part of the project, I led four three- hour workshops with fourteen engineers as they developed new audio dramas. The audio dramas were presented as part of the Science Festival in 2021 and at online events produced by the University of Edinburgh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/b8904045-afaf-4dec-afc4-4227e1ebc483/348___Selected+%282%29.jpg dramaturgy Script Reading As well as being a previous assistant director at the Traverse Theatre and presenting my work as part of Traverse Hothouse, I have also been employed as a script reader. I have also read scripts for the Theatre Uncut Playwriting Award. As part of my previous role at Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, I facilitated the National Script Reading Service. As a freelancer, I regularly read scripts from collaborators and offer both written and verbal feedback on their work. When I’m reading a script, I consider what the playwright is intending to do with the work and assess how effectively the work does it. I reflect to the playwright my reaction and feelings to their work, and then offer suggestions and my general thoughts on the work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/8f57bda2-7643-4a14-913c-874be7da0788/Website+13.jpg dramaturgy Directing Script-in-hand Performances At the Traverse Theatre, I have directed the following new writing script-in-hand events: - Traverse Young Writers Scratch Night (May 2019), plays by Catherine Wilson, Bluey Little, and Claudia Lang - Traverse Young Writers Scratch Night (April 2017), plays by Isla Turner, Erin McGee, Ula Moroz, Max Chase, Kerry Bruce, Stephen Redwood, and James Beagon - Words Words Words (with Zinnie Harris) (December 2016), plays by Eszter Marsalkó, Martha Keith-Barnett, and Carolyn Lincoln - An extract of Milk (deleted scene) by Ross Dunsmore, as part of Over To Eu (July 2016) I’ve also worked with Tandem Writing Collective. They were established and run by playwrights, Amy Hawes, Jennifer Adam, and Mhairi Quinn. The three writers read and critiqued each other's work before presenting the pieces at scratch events in Glasgow and Edinburgh. I have directed at four Tandem events (June 2016, September 2016, June 2017, and February 2018). In addition to directing work by the collective members, I also directed work by Rob Drummond, Clare Duffy, and Lynda Radley on behalf of Tandem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519137551995-1TQBDMV91I2T4UQUA10G/Science+Festival+2+%282%29.jpg dramaturgy Research and Development Much of my work involves a research and development phase. Design by Disaster was developed by Braw Fox Theatre and the University of Edinburgh. As part of the development, an extract was shared at the Science Festival's Science in Spotlight Scratch Night (September 2016) and at a Critical Response Process workshop at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August 2017). Written by Dave Fargnoli Directed and conceived by Jo Rush Co-directed and dramaturgy by Amy McKenzie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519140942973-NQ23GLMP0J1RKUYVGHUJ/lung+ha+%282%29.jpg dramaturgy Drama Support Work Following my work as an assistant director on Lung Ha Theatre Company's production of Dr Stirlingshire's Discovery, I went on to lead Tuesday workshops with the company and take on drama support work for the organisation. For Lung Ha Theatre Company's production of Chekhov's Three Sisters, I lead outreach workshops related to the themes of the play with vulnerable adults who are interested in performing. I also worked as a drama support worker on Emma and Gill (co-production with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company) and We Are All Just Little Creatures (co-production with Curious Seed). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/cf9679d4-99b1-47af-9f0d-70a21f02361b/Website+2.jpg dramaturgy Directing Short Plays I was also part of the Tron Theatre’s 100 professional development programme and directed as part of the Tron 100 Festival in 2016 and 2017. - Meatspace by Corinne Salisbury (June 2017), the cast included Roanna Davidson and Hilde McKenna. - Silver and Gold by Corinne Salisbury (June 2016), the cast included Alfie Wellcoat and Amy Drummond. I also directed Progressive Playwright (April 2017) at the Tron Theatre, plays by Callum Madge, Ewan Muir, David Gerow, and Laura Tansley. https://amymckenzieprojects.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1704400351596-321CFUPZNVP4PMGGU5GR/Website+2.jpg home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1704400367852-O72NMD6FY90DGEHSMR24/Website+1.jpg home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1704400376380-ERJYD4HU3HKZYI2DZ2ID/Website+6.jpg home https://amymckenzieprojects.com/directing daily 0.75 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519124857347-V4D0QPC2I8ZCENT50GZS/5+%282%29.JPG directing Scribble by Andy Edwards Andy Edwards and Amy Gilmartin Directed by Amy Gilmartin Produced by Rachel D'Arcy Music by Blair Coron Design by Jenny Booth CAST: Alan MacKenzie GUEST PERFORMERS (in order of appearance): Catherine Elliott, Neil John Gibson, Joseph Brown, Lana Pheutan, Daniel Cameron, Vivien Reid, Pauline Lockhart, Kirsty Eila McIntyre, Robin Heiler, Nicola Jo Cully, Roanna Davidson, Nicola Roy, Sean Langtree, Cristian Ortega, Sophia McLean, Kane Power, Rosalind McAndrew, Clare Marcie, Nicole Cooper, Maria Oller, Kim Allan, David Kirkwood, and Samuel Jameson Performed at Assembly Roxy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 (August 2017). In development performance presented at the Traverse Theatre, as part of Traverse Hothouse 2016. Winner of Assembly Roxy Theatre Award Bran flakes, anxiety, and gravity. The smallest moments in history. The largest events in the universe. Blink and you’ll miss it. A scribble in the chest. Based on experiences both real and imagined, Scribble is an exploration of the complexity of obsession and compulsion and supermarkets. ★★★ The List ★★★★ FringeBiscuit ★★★★ EdFrinngeReview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519124863724-0YMOTJYXPM5YFM710OB5/Heartlands+Production+Photo+5+%282%29.jpeg directing Heartlands by Dave Fargnoli Urban Fox Theatre Company Directed and produced by Amy Gilmartin Featuring original music by Rebecca Herd Associate Director: Jo Rush Music Director: Joseph Brown CAST: Clare Ross and Joe Johnson Performed at the Kings Head Theatre (November 2015), Hometown Tour (performances in Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Sanquhar - November 2015), Traverse Theatre, as part of Traverse Hothouse (October 2015) and Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August 2015). When things fall apart...you go back home. Swept up in a public scandal, jaded humanitarian Charlie rehashes the past and hashtags his way to the moral high ground. Dark, daft, and subversive, Heartlands asks if optimism always has to break your heart. ★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Stage ★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ TV Bomb ★★★★ All Edinburgh Theatre ★★★★ Fringe Guru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1530997138622-TLWIUN7RYAYB42D0L9FI/safeword+2+%282%29.jpg directing Safeword by Dave Fargnoli Urban Fox Theatre Company Directed and produced by Amy Gilmartin CAST: Clare Ross, Samuel Jameson, Ro Diamond and Joseph Brown (original cast included Joe Johnson) Performed at the Traverse Theatre, as part of Traverse Hothouse (October 2014), and Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 (August 2014). Everybody lives a double life. For some, it's a game. For anxious artist Isobel, it's self-preservation. A dark, daft fairytale of trust, truth, lust, and love, Safeword is a true story, only every word is a lie. ★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★ All Edinburgh Theatre ★★★★ The Reviews Hub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519124865526-19LCXLZXSMCU1PH2R7GO/warrior+%282%29.jpg directing Warrior by Jennifer Adam Black Dingo Productions Directed by Amy Gilmartin CAST: Euan Brockie, John Love, and Deborah Whyte (original cast included Adam Tomkins and Marilyn Wilson) Performed at the Citizens Theatre (March 2016), Discover 21 (March 2015), the Just Festival (August 2014), as well as school tours in 2015 and 2016. 16-year-old Evan lives in a different world. A world where he can ignore unwanted attention and shut off from the harsh reality of high school. But when his world is threatened, he reacts hastily, with drastic consequences. Detailing the time between his arrest for leaving anti-Catholic comments online and the day of his trial, Warrior explores the aftermath of blind - not bigoted - ignorance of sectarianism in Scotland. ★★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ All Edinburgh Theatre ★★★★ Inside One Mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519124752058-FLDLE4QNRZA3ULGUKYFD/Miss+Julie+%282%29.jpg directing Miss Julie by August Strindberg Black Dingo Productions Adapted by Jen McGregor Directed by Amy Gilmartin CAST: Kirsty Eila McIntyre, Debbie Cannon, and Gerry Kielty (original cast included Dave McFarlane) Performed at the History Festival (November 2014), the Storytelling Centre (August 2014), and Discover 21 (June 2014). Caught up in the heady magic of Midsummer Eve, Miss Julie invades the world of her servants. She drags her father’s valet, Jean, into a sexually charged encounter that is part seduction, part power struggle, and part self-destruction. ★★★★ All Edinburgh Theatre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/1519124736547-OYWK3DKX40QI947DBUMI/1395910_608681749196495_962403664_n.jpg directing Globophobia by Dave Fargnoli and Lindsay Miller Urban Fox Theatre Company Directed and produced by Amy Gilmartin CAST: Joseph Brown, Ro Diamond, Hazel DuBourdieu, Samuel Jameson, Alan MacKenzie, Clare Ross and Kimberly Sinclair (original cast included Brian Houston, Shona Mathison, Ashley McLean and Des O’Gorman) Performed at the Old Hairdressers, Discover 21 (November 2013), and Sweet Grassmarket, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 (August 2013). Shortlisted for the Scottish Artichoke Award Seven characters share stories of anxiety, coincidence, and missed connections. Dark, daft, and sometimes devastating, Globophobia explores common and uncommon fears and wonders what the hell we’re meant to do about them anyway. ★★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★ Broadway Baby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/eb8bb8f7-fc6e-4a7a-b0f2-4c698a623439/Dr%2BStirlingshire%27s%2BDiscovery%2B%282%29.jpg directing - Make it stand out Dr Stirlingshire’s Discovery by Morna Person Directed by Joe Douglas and Maria Oller Grid Iron and Lung Ha Theatre Company in partnership with RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh (part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival) (Bursary supported by the Federation of Scottish Theatre) 1st – 9th April 2017 CAST: Lung Ha Company, Pauline Lockhart, Neil John Gibson, and Anthony Strachan ★★★★ Edinburgh Guide ★★★★ List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/0b9f7b32-d2ba-4fcd-8132-276a04adc801/Milk.jpg directing - Make it stand out Milk by Ross Dunsmore Directed by Orla O’Loughlin Traverse Theatre (Bursary supported by JMK Trust) 5th – 28th August 2016 CAST: Tam Dean Burn, Ryan Fletcher, Melody Grove, Helen Mallon, Cristian Ortega, and Ann Louise Ross ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine ★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide ★★★★★ British Theatre ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The Telegraph https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f2218b2278e72409ca69f6/b9adb3d2-16de-4e67-9e5d-79a8ea46aecc/Tech%2Bwill%2Btear%2Bus%2Bapart%2B%282%29.jpg directing - Make it stand out Tech Will Tear Us Apart (?) 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