Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy: Case Studies from the Field

Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in Contemporary Dramaturgy provides new perspectives on how dramaturgs can support a production beyond disciplinary expectations. It offers personal windows into dramaturgy practice, encouraging theater practitioners, students, and general theater-lovers to imagine themselves as dramaturgs. The contributors demonstrate the unique capacity of their craft to straddle the ravine between stage and stalls, intention and impact, providing valuable insights and dramaturgy tools for scholars and students of Dramaturgy, Directing, and Theater Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Diversity, inclusion, and representation in contemporary dramaturgy are crucial topics that demand attention and exploration. This volume offers a fresh perspective on how dramaturgs can support a production beyond rigid disciplinary expectations about what information and ideas are valuable and how they should be shared.

The sixteen contributors to this volume provide personal windows into dramaturgy practice, encouraging theater practitioners, students, and general theater-lovers to imagine themselves as dramaturgs newly inspired by the encounters and enquiries that are the lifeblood of contemporary theater. Each case study is written by a dramaturg whose body of work explores important issues of race, cultural equity, and culturally-specific practices within a wide range of conventions, venues, and communities.

The contributors demonstrate the unique capacity of their craft to straddle the ravine between stage and stalls, intention and impact. By unpacking the central question of "Why this play, at this time, for this audience?" in the most up-to-date ways, this collection provides valuable insights and dramaturgy tools for scholars and students of Dramaturgy, Directing, and Theater Studies.

In conclusion, diversity, inclusion, and representation in contemporary dramaturgy are essential aspects that require careful consideration and exploration. This volume offers a valuable contribution to the field by providing fresh perspectives, personal insights, and practical tools for dramaturgs, directors, and theater studies students. It encourages us to think critically about the role of dramaturgy in shaping our understanding of the world and promoting greater diversity and inclusivity in the theater.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032474632