Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Samantha Scott

Chicago,IL

Summary

Kristin Idaszak

Interim Head of Dramaturgy/Criticism

DePaul University

Academic advisor

708-476-4987

Kidaszak@depaul.edu

Michael Williams

English Department

DePaul University

English Professor

(773) 325-7485

mwilli21@depaul.edu

Claudine Balantac

Service Operations Manager

Mariano’s

Current Manager

(773) 334-3549

claudinekate.balantac@marianos.com

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Dramaturg - "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie

Directed by Coya Brownrigg
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current

-Currently in the early stages of the pre-production process

-Weekly attendance of design and creative meetings

-Collaboration with the director about script edits and other textual concerns

Future plans:

-Creating a Dramaturgy packet for the crew and cast to utilize

-Attending rehearsals and taking notes

-Completing research related to themes in our show

-Putting together activities for the actors to connect with the text and story more intimately

Dramaturg - "Gangsters!" by Zach Helm

Directed by Rob Adler
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - Current

-Created an actor packet for the crew and cast to expand on central themes within the play

-Collaborated with the creative and design team in the pre-production process

-Currently leading discussions and activities that encourage our team to better understand and connect with the text

-Note-taking and giving constructive feedback during run-throughs

-Attending rehearsals

-Communicating via email to all departments when necessary

Dramaturg - "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka

Directed by Jeff Mills
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 05.2025

-Created actor packets for crew and cast

-Led post-show discussions

-Provided context and additional support during rehearsals

-Took notes and created activities for the cast

Dramaturg - "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Directed by Carolyn Hoerdemann
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 11.2024

-Created actor packets for the cast and crew

-Led post-show discussions

-Provided additional context and support during rehearsals

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramaturgy/Criticism

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2027

Skills

  • Adept at facilitating ensemble discussions and activities
  • In-depth research and script analysis skills
  • Excels at teamwork in highly collaborative spaces
  • Has a clear written and verbal communication style
  • Passionate and always curious
  • Driven in creating audience and community engagement for post-show and pre-show display/work

Timeline

Dramaturg - "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie

Directed by Coya Brownrigg
01.2026 - Current

Dramaturg - "Gangsters!" by Zach Helm

Directed by Rob Adler
09.2025 - Current

Dramaturg - "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka

Directed by Jeff Mills
03.2025 - 05.2025

Dramaturg - "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Directed by Carolyn Hoerdemann
09.2024 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramaturgy/Criticism

DePaul University