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What’s in a name? A defense of “dramaturg”
For as long as dramaturgy has been practiced in America, demands for a seat at the table have echoed throughout conferences, articles, and teachings. Currently, dramaturgy has become a much more accepted practice with more opportunities than ever for dramaturgs to learn and work. Essential Dramaturgy is a timely and robust contribution to the expanding and diversifying field. On more than one occasion, I’ve heard from a playwright, “I’m so excited we got this actor for the reading; he’s really a tremendous dramaturg,” or a director, “some of my favorite dramaturgs are designers.” With dramaturgs now in some ways filling every seat at the table, the pendulum has started to swing, with ...
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