dramaturge

dramaturge

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A dramaturge is a professional in the theater industry who assists with the development of a play or performance. They provide research, analysis, and feedback to the playwright, director, and production team to help shape the overall vision and message of the production. They often work to ensure coherence in themes, characters, and historical accuracy.

A person who writes about drama is known as a dramaturge. Rather than focusing on a particular performance of a play, a dramaturge researches and writes about the play itself, researching the cultural and/or historical reflection from which the play came. Dramaturgy is not very common in the United States, but is still a well-respected job in western European countries.