dramaturgies
Dramaturgy is the theory and practice of dramatic composition and theatrical presentation. The plural dramaturgies is used to refer to the diverse range of approaches, methods, and theoretical frameworks through which works are analyzed, developed, and staged. In practice, a dramaturg collaborates with directors, authors, designers, and performers to shape a production’s conception, structure, and interpretation.
Core activities include research on historical context, social or political background, and texts; analysis of the
Historically, the role emerged in the German theatre in the late 18th century, with the term dramaturg