“Detailed, insightful feedback. Beautiful corrections. Great communication and availability. Martha always finds a way to make you strive for more and to find motivation in the art of writing.”

“I always remember Marty explaining why my characters might not have worked on the stage the same way they worked on the page and seemed strangely without energy. ‘If your characters have needs, they will have energy.’ I now know to ask that question of every character in every scene.”

“Marty does an incredible job of listening to your story and grasping who your characters are. She hones in on what’s important in your story and what you might want to focus on. Trust me, you probably want to focus on that thing. In any case, I can say without a doubt, my writing and my approach to writing has improved immensely since being in the playlab with her as dramaturge.”

TC Squared is based on writing and presentation of new plays, and the person who makes that happen is dramaturge, Marty Kingsbury. Through her encouragement, expertise, and extensive knowledge, she is able to inspire playwrights to develop their work, making them feel at ease yet ready to take risks. The results are electrifying, She offers feedback and gives pages of notes, carefully constructed to take the writer through the block or crisis to the next draft. The quality of work, both live and virtual, is remarkable. We love her and we need her, and Heaven help anyone who tries to poach her from the TC Squared family!

"A good writing coach guides you when you're lost, but knows when to let go for you to explore by yourself and Marty strikes the balance brilliantly. She has the ability to spot underlying themes in your writing (themes you wouldn’t have noticed yourself) and her feedback gives a whole other dimension to your piece.”