Although I’ve written about it before, it’s little known that our Publications Committee sets the themes for each issue of The Dramatist. That’s not all they do, but it’s invaluable to the making of this magazine. Sometimes a theme bubbles up organically in meetings. Other times, a theme is brought in by a single committee member, like Tina Howe’s The Audience Issue and Amanda Green’s Reality Check Issue.

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Joey Stocks

was born into an Arkansas newspaper family. He strayed into theatre as a performer where he’s been working in various capacities ever since. To date, his longest running role was serving as Editor of The Dramatist from August 2011 through September 2023. Currently, he is the Creative Director of Summoners Ensemble Theatre. He says he’s writing a solo show but, honestly, he’s been talking about it for 30 years. He holds a master’s degree in procrastination.

Michele Lowe

is an American playwright and book writer who made her Broadway debut with THE SMELL OF THE KILL. A Susan Smith Blackburn finalist, she won the Francesca Primus Prize for INANA. The NY Times ran a full page profile about her work coaching rabbis and writers across the country. Next up: the musical SPLIT which was commissioned by Transport Group. michelelowe.net