Founded by Emma Dennis-Edwards and Shereen Jasmin Phillips, Applied Scripted Arc offers independent script consultancy and writing development programmes, alongside creative engagement projects for the wider community.
Championing the power of storytelling, collaboration, and creative leadership to shape futures across the arts and beyond.
WHO WE ARE
Emma Dennis-Edwards
& Shereen Jasmin Phillips
Emma and Shereen are award-winning multi-disciplinary artists and longtime collaborators who founded Applied Scripted Arc in 2025 with the aim of amplifying underrepresented voices and building a more equitable new writing landscape.
Applied Scripted Arc draws on their 30 years’ combined experience across writing, dramaturgy, applied theatre, and senior leadership, and their shared lived experience as Black working-class artists.
More about Emma & Shereen
WHAT WE DO
We support creatives through our script development programme, leadership consultancy, and creative engagement work with marginalised communities.
Our work spans four interwoven arcs, which come together to create a vibrant, applied practice.
Find out more about each of these arcs below:
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Our script consultancy work nurtures bold, authentic narratives with care, rigour, and cultural sensitivity.
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We offer specialised bespoke workshops & events with a focus on applied theatre and storytelling.
Cultivating dynamic spaces for artistic and personal growth through expertly designed, socially responsive workshops.
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Our Creative Leadership workshops empower individuals and organisations to lead with purpose, equity, and imagination.
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We offer bespoke, accessible arts opportunities for people from marginalised communities, creating spaces where confidence can be rebuilt, skills can grow, and leadership can be nurtured.
Previous clients
Shereen and Emma have read scripts for a range of organisations including the National Theatre, Young Vic, Kiln Theatre, Soho Theatre Verity Bargate Award, and the Alfred Fagon Award.
Their writing has been performed at venues including the Bush Theatre, Young Vic, Royal Court, Nottingham Playhouse, Liverpool Everyman, Bunker Theatre, Roundhouse, Arcola, Ovalhouse, Kiln Theatre, and Camden People’s Theatre.
Their screenwriting includes work for the BBC, Royal Court, and Channel 4.
Other organisations they have worked with include Clean Break, Cardboard Citizens, Pentabus, the Old Vic, Hackney Empire, Talawa, and Raw Material Music & Media.
