What others are saying...
“Scott’s vast experience as a director, producer, dramaturge, and Artistic Director of a NYC theater company, was the perfect mix of disciplines to work with me on my screenplay based on a true story in the Broadway theater world. His attention to detail is tremendous and his insight into character and structure is always on target. Plus, he’s a pleasure to work with!”
Michael Selditch (writer/director)
"Having developed numerous plays, both in development and production, with Scott's patient and watchful eye as a key component, I can only say that what he offers here is an opportunity no writer should pass up. He has a remarkable ability to balance keen and incisive dramaturgy with the type of kindness and compassion that only comes from a practitioner who understands how personal the endeavor of writing anything is. He takes his role as seriously as he takes the writing he's helping grow. My work has always only improved after listening to Scott Alan Evans. Yours will too."
Jeff Talbott (playwright/actor)
"Scott Alan Evans is the real deal! He’s been instrumental in guiding my new play "Hail Mary!" to fruition. His experience and expertise have been invaluable along with his discerning ear and eye for detail. Scott is nurturing, encouraging and rigorous. He wants your work to exceed your expectations – and mine certainly has under his tutelage. If you’re looking for a professional to take your work to the next level - Scott’s the one!"
John Jamiel (playwright)
“Having worked with Scott on three of my new plays in reading, workshop and production formats, I came away with better scripts because of Scott’s keen editing eye. He’s always asking and not prescribing. Scott investigates what story I want to tell, not the one he wants. He has a genius for connecting the dots of character, situation, logic and moment-by-moment scene progression.”
Kenneth Jones (playwright)
"I’ve been associated with Scott for more than thirty years, as my director, as co-artistic director of TACT and as co-producer of several landmark productions, including the world premieres of two Noel Coward plays: “Long Island Sound” and “Salute to the Brave”. When I say ‘co-producer’, I really mean he really did all the essential work, as he always did throughout his quarter century at TACT. I regard him as a model of efficiency and integrity, and in addition, he has always been a pleasure to work with. He is justly respected for his professionalism, and for the wisdom and acumen he has acquired through his career. I continue to seek after and value his wisdom and advice.”
Simon Jones (actor/producer)
"As a first time screenwriter, I knew I needed help to strengthen my story. I wanted to get great constructive feedback from someone about my screenplay and Scott ended up being the one. He offered comprehensive script coverage of my script with excellent points that improved the structure and the storytelling so that it would be a great compelling story. Throughout the process he was patient, kind, supportive, and thorough with his analysis. Scott’s insight was extremely impactful and I highly recommend him!"
Carl Hendricks Lewis (playwright/actor)
"With Scott’s genuinely helpful guidance we were able to focus and streamline my play, Horseshoe Empire. He cared about what I was trying to say and made sure that I was saying it clearly. He asked stimulating questions and had patience with my various attempts. I would recommend Scott to any playwright who wants honest, experienced assistance, and professional support."
Margo Hammond (playwright/producer)
"I collaborated with Scott on Three Wise Guys, a play based on two short stories by Damon Runyon. Scott was a joy to work with. He has an impeccable sense of structure, which served us well as we worked to shape Runyon’s two stories into a continuous narrative. When it comes to dialogue, Scott has a musical feel for
rhythm and pace. He looked constantly for ways to make good lines even better. I loved it when he would suggest a new word that made a line sizzle or thought of ways to tighten a line and make it funnier. He is superb at analyzing the work in front of him. He has a logical, penetrating mind that can break down an event to
get at why it is not quite working or discover that a scene is missing a key element. He directed the play, which was produced Off-Broadway, and his keen directorial eye was helpful as we constructed the script. For one scene, Scott kept adding lines. I wondered if the scene was going on too long, but then in rehearsal I saw that the lines perfectly covered the action being played out. Scott the director had envisioned the scene as we wrote, and he timed it perfectly. Anyone working with Scott will benefit from his great theatrical experience, his
sharp, witty mind, and his sure sense of the writing craft."
Jeffrey Couchman (playwright/screenwriter)