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What is dramaturgy?

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Dramaturgy is the art of dramatic composition, along with the main elements of drama displayed on the stage. The term was coined by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.

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Dramaturgy is important because it gives structure, context and meaning to a play. A dramaturg assists a director with artistic advice.

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