Dramaturgy
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɑːmətərdʒiː/
Dramaturgy (noun)
- The study of how a play is built, including story order, scenes, and how events affect the audience.
- The careful analysis of dramatic works to understand themes, character choices, and the reasons behind stage decisions.
Examples
- Dramaturgy shapes the play structure planning before rehearsals begin.
- The director uses dramaturgy for play structure planning to keep scenes connected.