"Dramaturgy: The Basics | Theatre And Performance

Dramaturgy: The Basics introduces the art of dramaturgy explaining how dramaturgy works what a dramaturg is and how to appreciate their unique contribution to theatre-making. A wide-ranging account of the role of this vital element of theatre helps students and aspiring performance makers to apply dramaturgy to a full spectrum of theatrical disciplines. This guidebook teaches dramatic theories and script analysis as essential skills for aspiring dramaturgs and illustrates the various methods of reading for specific functions of dramaturgy. Dramaturgy: The Basics offers practical step-by-step instructions on how to practice production dramaturgy dramaturgy of new work translation adaptation devised theatre site-specific theatre literary management criticism editing producing and dramaturgical innovation with detailed questions to consider at each stage of the process. This book aims to help students develop a dramaturgical mindset enabling them to build a critical inquisitive and socially conscious perspective that is beneficial in all professions and relationships. Resource lists further reading guides and chapter summaries make this an outstanding guidebook. An essential read for anyone hoping to make understand or discuss theatre Dramaturgy: The Basics provides a clear accessible resource for approaching this integral but often misunderstood facet of theatre-making.|Dramaturgy: The Basics | Theatre and Performance