Goodman Theatre Personal Statement

As an introduction of sorts, let me say this: I’m currently an undergraduate student at Miami University, majoring in Theatre and Creative Writing, minoring in French, and reveling in a relatively recently discovered passion for dramaturgy. I hope to be able to join the Goodman Theatre this summer as an intern with literary management and dramaturgy or with casting. Where can you go wrong with a theatre like the Goodman? Working with a company that’s well established and doing such varied and consistently high quality theatre is just the ticket for anyone starting off in the topsy-turvy and unpredictable world of the arts. When you’re looking to make your way into the professional sector of theatre, an internship with a wide array
At the moment, with the amount of experience I have in dramaturgy, my professional goals stand simply at finding my niche in the dramaturgical world, and consequently finding a professional future somewhere within that niche. From working as a student dramaturge on Miami University’s production of In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play, I’ve reaffirmed my deep interest in the study of feminism and women’s roles throughout culture and history. Honestly, I’m the kind of nut who’ll really let loose in a library when I map out some time for
I’ve acted, danced, sung, worked a follow spot, gained experience with directing, playwriting and criticism, and worked as a student dramaturge. I’m an extremely dedicated and organized member of my college campus, and am grateful to be a member of the Honors Program here at Miami University. Currently, I hold both an internship with the MU Press, where I assist with social media, marketing, photography, and research, and a part-time job as the assistant to the e-Marketing manager of AtlantaNewHomesDirectory.com. From all this, as well as my background in being a perfectionist, I’m very organized and great with time management. I’ll actually be graduating from Miami a semester early, which is something I’m very proud