Surgeries
As part of Different Stages Day
Two; Playwrights' Studio, the Scottish Society of
Playwrights and the Federation of Scottish
Theatre offered a range of surgeries.
They were free, one-to-one, confidential sessions.
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Script Surgeries
Professional playwrights Alan
McKendrick and Kathy
McKean gave 50 minute one-to-one sessions
advising playwrights on how to take their plays to the next
draft.
Scottish Society of Playwrights Surgeries
"Ask a Playwright"
Throughout the day, members of the SSP Council gave 30 minute, one-to-one surgeries.
This was an opportunity to access free, open and confidential advice from professional playwrights to ask specific questions or general advice.
Example topics were:
- The basics of contracts and agreements
- When to get an agent
- Deciding to self produce
- Competitions and awards - the good, the bad and the
ugly
Federation of Scottish Theatre Surgeries
"Ask a Producer"
Throughout the day experienced producers gave 30 minute, one-to-one surgeries.
These surgeries were open to any questions on what a producer's role may be in relation to your work and how to build a productive working relationship. Experienced producers on hand to answer specific questions or to offer general advice.
Example topics were:
- Finding the right producer for you
- Touring options
- Producing your own work
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