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Serayah Silver is a Dramaturg; Writer, Director, Developmental Editor living in Durham, NC. They won the Del Shores Writer’s Search in '22, received scholarship to the TinHouse summer workshop in '23, and served as dramaturg on several film and theater productions.
My joy and my job is to write my own stories and help you write yours.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Dramaturg / Developmental Editor
March 1, 2023 - PresentRead, respond, and line edit novels, essays, poems, stage/screenplays, and short stories, consulting with writers to ensure their polished vision on the page. Provide contextual support for staged productions.
Consultant, Staff Writer and Script Supervisor at Comfrey Films
December 1, 2022 - PresentConsult with directors and writers on projects. Write scripts, treatments, and copy. Provide dramaturgy to produce both scripts and feature films. Set archivist, notating each shot as given by the director for the purpose of editing in post.
Reader and Reviewer at New Harmony Project
November 1, 2021 - PresentRead and review applications and scripts from playwrights in order to determine finalists for writer’s conferences.
Staff Writer at Chatham Life and Style
August 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Attend and review various performances in the local theater scene.
Editor at The Black Oak Society
March 1, 2022 - PresentRead, edit and format literary magazine for republication.
In-House Dramaturg and Lit Manager at MOJOAA Performing Arts
October 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Read and review Play submissions in order to determine which projects to produce. Facilitate workshops for new and established Black Southern playwrights. Provide editorial support for playwrights.
Staff Writer at The Big Sea
August 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Create copy for clients based on SEO research and marketing needs.
Education
MFA in Creative Writing at Queens University of Charlotte
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015BA in English at North Carolina State University
August 1, 2009 - June 1, 2013Qualifications
Del Shores Writer’s Search Winner (Screenplay Knead)
January 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025Tin House Summer Workshop Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - October 12, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
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