Free Essay: Dramaturgy is often referred to as being a very 'slippery' and indefinable word; though there are standard definitions available for us to find. Dramaturgy is often referred to as being a very 'slippery' and indefinable word; though there are standard definitions available for us to find, we cannot seem to.
Dramaturgy is the study of dramatic composition and the representation of the main elements of drama on the stage. The term first appears in the eponymous. A dramaturg is a dedicated person on the creative team whose primary task is to support the play's development by asking key questions, starting conversations.
Despite Word's harsh judgment, and my own former ignorance, a dramaturg is an important member of the theatrical equation, and one that is. Over the past three decades, the role of the dramaturg and literary manager has Canada alongside the increasing importance of contemporary playwriting.