Friday, July 9, 2010

Definitions of Dramaturgy

Definitions of Dramaturgy




  1. The art of dramatic composition and the representation of the main elements of drama on the stage. Some dramatists combine writing and dramaturgy when creating a drama. Others work with a specialist, called a dramaturg, to adapt a work for the stage. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramaturgy>

  2. The craft or the techniques of dramatic composition. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dramaturgy>

  3. Dramaturgy is a branch of the theatrical arts which involves bringing productions to life on the stage. The role of a dramaturg in a production can be quite varied, depending on where he or she trained and the philosophy of the theater the dramaturg is working for. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dramaturgy.htm>

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing