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DRAMATURGY

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I have experience with production dramaturgy, new play dramaturgy, and dramaturgy in translation. I  am most passionate about new work development. My dramaturgical approach defines audience engagement as an extension of the theatrical experience; I prioritize curation of opportunities for artistic and emotional connection beyond theater walls. I most enjoy works that employ non-conventional, boundary-pushing structural techniques and intentionally crafted language. My favorite plays are puzzles. 

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Production Dramaturgy

X  by Alistair McDowall

by Alistair McDowall

Dramaturg

Carnegie Mellon University 

2026

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Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

Dramaturg

Carnegie Mellon University 

2026

Titanic: The Musical

Assistant Dramaturg

Carnegie Mellon University 

2025

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The Inseparables by TJ Young

Assistant Dramaturg

Carnegie Mellon University 

2025

New Play Dramaturgy

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The Gettysburg Test  by maguire wilder

Dramaturg

City Theatre's Momentum Festival 

2025

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Wildness by Noah Haidle

Dramaturg

CMU Center for New Work

2025

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Adam, Eve and Lilith. Pamela Penney (2016)

Million Year Picnic by Liggera Edmonds-Allen

Dramaturg

CMU MFA Student Project 

2025

Dramaturgy in Translation

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Mother Courage and Her Children

Dramaturgical Translation Portfolio Website

2025

Project recognized by American College Theater Festival

Carnegie Mellon University Press New Play Contest

In Spring of 2025, I helped launch the Carnegie Mellon University Literary Press's inaugural New Play Contest. I served as one of seven selection committee readers, reviewing over 115 submissions and synthesizing into a shortlist. Three plays were ultimately recommended for publication, and I collaborated on pitch decks detailing  our recommendations to the editorial board.  I also had the opportunity to meet with industry professionals and learn more about literary publishing.

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Additional Work Samples

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Study Guide for Death and the Maiden  by Ariel Dorfman

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Plot Bead Diagram for Pipeline 

by Dominique Morisseau

Awards & Recognition

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Recipient of the 2025 American College Theatre Festival Region 2 Award for Excellence in Research and Academic Rigor​

Recipient of a 2026 BXA Small Grant for Audience Engagement​

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Connecting the cognitive with the creative,

All rights reserved.

Madelyn Streisfeld © 2026 

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