RLTP Expands Literary Department

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - Road Less Traveled Productions is excited to announce the expansion of its Literary Department:

Katie Mallinson, Literary Manager
Ms. Mallinson will oversee RLTP's Literary Department including but not limited to: National and Regional playwright residencies; Education and Outreach activities; and new script application management. She will coordinate and provide dramaturgical support for RLTP's season, including supervision of Literary Assistants and Interns and collaboration with the Education Coordinator on outreach and marketing initiatives for the company.

Jon Elston, New Play Coordinator
Mr. Elston will administer new play initiatives including Regional Residencies, 10-Minute Play Productions, and Buffalo Stories (annual fundraiser). His Work will include play evaluation and selection, organizing staged readings and workshops, and providing dramaturgical support to playwrights.

Michelle Holden, Education Coordinator
Ms. Holden will spearhead audience discussions, pre- or post-, including curating and moderating of Off-Book Series. In conjunction with her discussion series, she will also develop supplemental materials for audiences, assist in outreach initiatives, and assist with creation of supporting resources for production.

The Literary Department will also include literary assistants who will provide for research, management, and communication, as well as working directly on productions as dramaturgs. In addition to Literary Assistants, internship opportunities are available to undergraduate or graduate students in the areas of dramaturgy, literary management, and new play development.

About Road Less Traveled Productions
Road Less Traveled Productions challenges audiences through provocative storytelling and passionate artistry. The RLTP Ensemble constructs bold and imaginative ways to explore, discuss, and understand timely and timeless issues that connect diverse communities, globally and locally, to the commonality of human experience. Our mission is to develop the canon of contemporary voices through production of new and notable works by regional and national playwrights, creating unforgettable live theatre experiences that bring value to our lives. RLTP, a member of the National New Play Network, Theatre Communications Group, Theatre Alliance of Buffalo and Theatre District will open its new home for the 2018/19 season at 456 Main Street in Downtown Buffalo, NY. For more information about RLTP and to purchase tickets, please visit www.RoadLessTraveledProductions.org or call (716) 629-3069. RLTP's work is made possible through public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

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