Dramaturgy
Christopher has collaborated with playwrights both established and emerging as director, dramaturg and in his former role as Literary Manager of Sydney’s Griffin Theatre company, on the development and production of many new works of Australian theatre. Both at Griffin and at Riverside through the Breakout program he provided detailed dramaturgical development through written advice, one-on-one consultation and development workshops with leading professional actors to playwrights (both established and emerging) of numerous award winning new Australian plays.
Notable examples include: 'Mr Bailey's Minder' by Debra Oswald (Winner of the 2004 Griffin Award, shortlisted for the 2005 Queensland Premier's Literary Award); 'The Peach Season' by Debra Oswald (Winner of the 2005 Seaborn Play Award); 'Whore' by Rick Viede (Winner of the 2008 Griffin Award, Winner of the 2010 Queensland Premier's Literary Award); 'The Department Store by Justin Fleming (Winner of the 2004 Mitch Matthews Award); 'Men, Love and the Monkeyboy' by Caleb Lewis (Winner of the 2007 Mitch Matthews Award), 'Nailed' by Caleb Lewis (Shortlisted for the 2005 Philip Parsons Young Playwrights Award)
He was for many years the curator of Griffin’s national Play award receiving over 100 entries annually.
Christopher helps playwrights develop their plays
Literary Manager and Resident Dramaturg - Griffin Theatre Company Australia
Dramaturg - Shhh Productions Unsex Me
Freelance Dramaturg - Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Australian Theatre
for Young People and private clients
Research Assistant - Rose Bruford College
Journal Layout Editor - Stanislavski Studies
Layout Editor - Opera on Stage (Cambridge Scholars Press)
Chris follows the Australian Writers Guild Guidelines for Script Development Dramaturgy
Tier One: Written Report
We strongly encourage first-time and emerging writers to consider Tier One first . It’s also a level that is appropriate if you’ve embarked on a new script, and need a litmus test before you continue – or if you have a treatment you’d like assessed.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph synopsis, a 20 - 30 page writing sample or treatment from the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired). The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 3 pages of written feedback.
AWG members: $220 inc GST
Non AWG members: $320 inc GST
Tier Two: Written Report
The Tier Two report is recommended for more established writers, and those who’ve been assessed before. The full (5-6 page) written report meets the delivery requirements of film funding agencies, and is also useful in a broader industry development context.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph synopsis, a full draft script of the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired).
The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 6 pages of written feedback.
AWG members: $495 inc GST
Non AWG members: $595 inc. GST
Tier Two: Face-to-Face
Face-to-face meetings are very popular with both our assessors and writers – they often find it’s a dynamic, fast way to tap fresh creative reservoirs and lay waste to writing blocks.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph project synopsis, a full draft script of the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired).
The AWG assessor meets with the writer for a 1 hour face-to-face meeting and provides a 2 page report.
AWG members: $450
Non AWG members: $550
Tiers 1 & 2: Follow-up Consultations
From time to time, writers require clarification/further discussion with a reader with regard to the assessment of their project. A follow-up consultation (45 mins over the phone or 60 mins face-to-face) is available for an additional fee. Not all assessors will be available for this service.
Phone consultation: AWG members $110 inc. GST Non AWG members $160 inc. GST
Face-to-face consultation: AWG members $165 inc. GST Non AWG members $220 inc. GST
Notable examples include: 'Mr Bailey's Minder' by Debra Oswald (Winner of the 2004 Griffin Award, shortlisted for the 2005 Queensland Premier's Literary Award); 'The Peach Season' by Debra Oswald (Winner of the 2005 Seaborn Play Award); 'Whore' by Rick Viede (Winner of the 2008 Griffin Award, Winner of the 2010 Queensland Premier's Literary Award); 'The Department Store by Justin Fleming (Winner of the 2004 Mitch Matthews Award); 'Men, Love and the Monkeyboy' by Caleb Lewis (Winner of the 2007 Mitch Matthews Award), 'Nailed' by Caleb Lewis (Shortlisted for the 2005 Philip Parsons Young Playwrights Award)
He was for many years the curator of Griffin’s national Play award receiving over 100 entries annually.
Christopher helps playwrights develop their plays
Literary Manager and Resident Dramaturg - Griffin Theatre Company Australia
Dramaturg - Shhh Productions Unsex Me
Freelance Dramaturg - Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Australian Theatre
for Young People and private clients
Research Assistant - Rose Bruford College
Journal Layout Editor - Stanislavski Studies
Layout Editor - Opera on Stage (Cambridge Scholars Press)
Chris follows the Australian Writers Guild Guidelines for Script Development Dramaturgy
Tier One: Written Report
We strongly encourage first-time and emerging writers to consider Tier One first . It’s also a level that is appropriate if you’ve embarked on a new script, and need a litmus test before you continue – or if you have a treatment you’d like assessed.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph synopsis, a 20 - 30 page writing sample or treatment from the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired). The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 3 pages of written feedback.
AWG members: $220 inc GST
Non AWG members: $320 inc GST
Tier Two: Written Report
The Tier Two report is recommended for more established writers, and those who’ve been assessed before. The full (5-6 page) written report meets the delivery requirements of film funding agencies, and is also useful in a broader industry development context.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph synopsis, a full draft script of the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired).
The AWG assessor provides a maximum of 6 pages of written feedback.
AWG members: $495 inc GST
Non AWG members: $595 inc. GST
Tier Two: Face-to-Face
Face-to-face meetings are very popular with both our assessors and writers – they often find it’s a dynamic, fast way to tap fresh creative reservoirs and lay waste to writing blocks.
Writers provide a 1 line and a 1 paragraph project synopsis, a full draft script of the project they are developing and single A4 page with notes for further work (if so desired).
The AWG assessor meets with the writer for a 1 hour face-to-face meeting and provides a 2 page report.
AWG members: $450
Non AWG members: $550
Tiers 1 & 2: Follow-up Consultations
From time to time, writers require clarification/further discussion with a reader with regard to the assessment of their project. A follow-up consultation (45 mins over the phone or 60 mins face-to-face) is available for an additional fee. Not all assessors will be available for this service.
Phone consultation: AWG members $110 inc. GST Non AWG members $160 inc. GST
Face-to-face consultation: AWG members $165 inc. GST Non AWG members $220 inc. GST
