Dramaturgy: An Introduction

Contemporary theatre performances reflect on the world in which they take place, making dramaturgy an integral part of the artistic process. Everyone involved in a theatre production is concerned with dramaturgical thinking, crossing borders between theory and practice, between theatre makers, performance, and audience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

The notion that the dramaturg is akin to a stuffy librarian, in contrast to the predominantly intuitive process of theatre-making, is a relic of the past. Contemporary theatrical performances not only convey a narrative but also continually engage with the world in which that narrative unfolds. Consequently, dramaturgy has seamlessly integrated itself into the artistic process. As a result, every individual involved in a theatrical production is concerned with dramaturgical thinking, which encompasses how to interact with material, process, audience, and society.

The dramaturg straddles the boundaries between theory and practice, collaborating with theatre makers, performers, and audiences.
Dramaturgy. An Introduction offers a comprehensive exploration of the concept of dramaturgy and the profession of the dramaturg. This book is designed for students and teachers of theatre and performance studies, as well as directors, scenographers, actors, and enthusiasts of the theatre.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463724968