Cate Cammarata is the New York theater scene’s best kept secret for developing new plays and musicals. Her years of dramaturgical work have allowed her to hone in on key insights in a writer’s work, making her able to see easily what a theatrical work needs in order to develop into its best self. Also, her vast teaching experience has given her the rare skill of delivering her ideas to a variety of audiences. She’s just the best!
Sam Negin
My experience with Cate as a dramaturg has only been a positive one and was key in transforming the development of the libretto placing it in a far, far better position than I could have ever have thought of or considered…and all the while over Zoom between New York and Australia!
Wow, what an opportunity! Not only to present my own work and gain such valuable feedback, but to meet, network and have conversations with Broadway Producers and an Artistic Director in the room.
Where else could you be to share a wonderful experience where producers can see and chat with you sharing their insights while you also get to promote your work and they see how you are as a creative and also a person? I am forever grateful for all of Cate’s and CreateTheater’s help.”
Michael Riggs
Book Writer, Composer, & Lyricist
estherthequeenmusical.com
I am so impressed with our SUNY cast, their work ethic and preparedness, and the way they truly embraced the material and helped bring it to life. I will be forever grateful for everything that helped me to further the narrative and try thrilling new ideas. Under Cate Cammarata’s impeccable dramaturgical guidance, the show continued to deepen and grow, as I was encouraged to think about things differently, ask new questions, and try new directions while holding older ideas up to the light – scrutinizing, justifying, reshaping, and rewriting. My musical is in such an exciting place now, thanks to this wonderful residency, and I would highly recommend CreateTheater and ETC to any upcoming writer looking to strengthen their material, expand their network, and further their artistic career.”
– Jessy Tomsko, writer of “In Emily’s Words”
Her dramaturgy is exceptional—thoughtful, erudite, grounded, and incredibly useful. Having worked with many dramaturgs, I can say her insights rank among the very best. The other members are very experienced and also provide valuable feedback. We’re all committed to improving our craft and moving toward submission or production, and Cate expertly guides us in the right direction with remarkable efficiency. It’s an inspiring creative community!
Alan Stewart