A few months ago, I accepted the position of Regional Youth Ambassador for the Dramatists Guild of America. "What the heck is a Regional Youth Ambassador???" you might find yourself wondering. "What shall I have for lunch?" might be another question bouncing around in your head. Regardless the query, here's the deal.
The Dramatists Guild of America is implementing a new program called The Young Ambassador Program, which is essentially a program geared towards getting younger writers involved in the Guild. As a Regional Youth Ambassador, my job is to assist our Regional Representative, Duane Kelly in creating programs and events that both interest and help young playwrights. The program is in its infancy, so there is much brainstorming to be done. Duane and I are already at work, but seeing as how the Young Ambassador Program is being tailored to all of you young artists out there, we want to hear from you! If you have any ideas about programs you'd like to see or any prospective events that make you all tingly inside, please EMAIL ME or comment below. I'll leave you with a few questions to ponder and to get a conversation going! What kinds of programs might interest you? Writing groups? Showcases? Theatre and writing workshops? Something else? As young artists, which kinds of information do you find to be most valuable or helpful? Which kinds of information are not? Are there any upcoming events that interest you? What kind of events would you like to see occurring and to be apart of? In which ways, do you feel unsupported/Are there any areas in which you could use more support? Your voices are the most important and valuable assets we have, so let's use them. Thank you so much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you and getting the ball rolling on this exciting new program!
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6/3/2014 09:34:57 am
HI Andrew!
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Sasha Bailey
6/3/2014 10:47:16 am
This is so amazing! I agree with Anna on all points. Just meeting and reading other playwright's work would be a dream come true. Being a playwright is a lonely business and it's hard to figure out what to do to propel yourself forward. And even when a draft is finished it is difficult to get honest critique beyond "oh that's good." While I always appreciate a compliment it doesn't help me much in figuring out what my next step should be. I've tried several times to get playwriting groups going, but it's just so darn hard to get people to show up. Please include me in any updates you have. I just want to write, work, and meet awesome people.
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