Script Services
Feedback, doctoring, and dramaturgy--be it stage or screen, I'm descriptive, thorough, and relentlessly dedicated to your vision.
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In addition to my work in new play development, I also hold experience working as a coverage writer for the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, where I write detailed, actionable feedback for entrants.
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Testimonials
"When looking to hire someone for any type of dramaturgical work, you need to make sure that person knows how to give constructive feedback, understands play dynamics and structure, and most of all, someone who wants to be in service of YOUR work, not theirs. When looking for all that, look no further than Michael Tricca. Michael looks at the whole story you're trying to tell, and works with you to tell it in the best way possible, while keeping your vision in mind. While he's phenomenal at it, for him it's not about his expertise, it's about getting you to a level where you can feel fully confident in your work.
Why work with Michael Tricca? The question is really, when can he start?"
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-Izzy Salant, playwright of Peace Talks and Rite of Passage
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Light Coverage Packet
I write a 2-page packet on your piece based on the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process. The focus is on identifying what makes your piece compelling and effective, what questions I have as a reader, and a general feedback summary.
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$25 per 30 pgs
$20 for a 1 hour feedback session through Zoom (optional)
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Advanced Coverage Packet
I write a 5-page packet on your piece based on the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process. The focus is on identifying what makes your piece compelling and effective, what questions I have as a reader, and a general feedback summary. The extended packet offers the opportunity to be more detailed and specific in the feedback I give.
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$40 per 30 pgs
$30 for a 1 hour feedback session through Zoom (optional)
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Deep Dive Packet
The big'un; I write a 10-page packet on your piece based on the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process. The focus is on identifying what makes your piece compelling and effective, what questions I have as a reader, and a general feedback summary. The 10-page format allows me to go into great detail, offer comprehensive advice, and present in-depth lines of thinking.
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$75 per 30 pgs
$50 for a 1 hour feedback session through Zoom (optional)
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Formatting and Doctoring
I check your script for spelling, grammar, and proper formatting, making corrections as needed. Additionally, I can punch up your script, revising its language to be more efficient and cogent.
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$1 per page
$2 per page for punch-ups