“Composing magic”
Dramaturgy Samples
What We Choose To Breathe
Directed by Parker Jenkins
Dramaturgy by Lindsey Alterman
The Tank, “Love, Science, and Magic” Festival
February 2023
Written by: Parker Jenkins
Lighting and Sound Design: Parker Jenkins
Cast:
Jesse Kinstler as Austin
Maeve O'Connor as Martha
Grace Sword as Carie
Alexa Rose Passante as Martha/Carie U/S
You can watch the production here.
What We Choose to Breathe centers on three young souls smoking on a Manhattan rooftop and attempting to find an escape from the unrelenting weight of the mechanics of our society.
9 To 5
Directed by Sarah Ripper
Dramaturgy by Lindsey Alterman
Chapman University
December 2019
Written By: Patricia Resnick
Musical Director: Robyn Manion
Choreographer: Candice Clasby
Scenic Design: Kristen Campbell
Lighting Design: Colby Nordberg
Sound Design: Dave Mickey
Costume Design: Rachael Lorenzetti
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three women pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
She Kills Monsters
Directed by Nick Gabriel
Dramaturgy by Lindsey Alterman
Chapman University
March 2019
Written by Qui Nguyen
Scenic Design: Kristen Campbell
Lighting Design: Scott Gianelli
Sound Design: Jesse Mandapat
Costume Design: Christina Marie Perez
Cast:
Lindsay Carter as Tilly
Lizzy Mosher as Agnes
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister. The Evans sisters never were especially close, but after Tilly’s death Agnes receives a notebook containing a game scenario created by her sister. She discovers that Tilly was a well-known Dungeons & Dragons player, and that she was passionate about online fantasy gaming. In order to unlock more secrets about her mysterious young sibling, Agnes recruits a “dungeon master” named Chuck to help her understand and grieve Tilly. Chock-full of supermodel elves, dominatrix warrior women, and nasty ogres, She Kills Monsters is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance.
