Demand newness. The theatre is not about nostalgia. The theatre is not a museum. Plays
don’t hang on walls, oblivious to time. The Theatre is a rehearsal of the concerns of the present moment. Whether the given text is old or new, demand that it move you forward.
— Steven Dietz
DEDICATED TO THE PLAYWRIGHT
What is a dramaturge? Although it’s been nearly 40 years since the profession was introduced to America, our function is still a mystery to many. Dramaturgy straddles the border region somewhere between the script and the performance. A good dramaturge asks questions but does not seek to rewrite the play. It is my passion is to aid the writer in fulfilling their intention and to see their work through to production. I believe that writers feel compelled to write because they are in search of the truth. I strive to create a welcoming atmosphere and nurturing environment for writers to do their best work. I am committed to diversifying the voices of the American theatre, and I have an effective framework and track record for accomplishing that.
Testimonials
"My plays have been produced at The Complex , The Road Theatre Company and the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Among them is Visas and Virtue, which was adapted to the big screen, the short film received the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film. My play, Independence Day, was adapted for PBS and received an Emmy Nomination. I partnered with Aaron Woolfolk to write the play, Bronzeville, which received a nomination for an Ovation Award for Original Playwriting, as well as four NAACP Image Award nominations, including a nomination for best playwright. My plays Yuri and Malcolm X and Memorial Day , both received the Ruby Yoshino Schaar Playwright Award.
Every play was developed in Che’Rae’s playwriting workshops. Every note from Che’Rae made the plays better"...Timothy Toyama, Playwright
"Che'Rae has the unique ability to see through to the heart of the story you're trying to tell and help you get there using your own voice. An extraordinary teacher
and mentor. Consider yourself lucky if you get to work with her."–William Katt, Actor/Writer/Producer
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Every play was developed in Che’Rae’s playwriting workshops. Every note from Che’Rae made the plays better"...Timothy Toyama, Playwright
"Che'Rae has the unique ability to see through to the heart of the story you're trying to tell and help you get there using your own voice. An extraordinary teacher
and mentor. Consider yourself lucky if you get to work with her."–William Katt, Actor/Writer/Producer
For more testimonials click here
