Dramaturgy

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɑːmətərdʒiː/

Dramaturgy (noun)

  1. The study of how a play is built, including story order, scenes, and how events affect the audience.
  2. 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.