dramaturge

American  

[drah-muh-turj, dram-uh-] / ˈdrɑ məˌtɜrdʒ, ˈdræm ə- /

Or dramaturg

noun

1. a specialist in dramaturgy, the craft and techniques of dramatic composition, especially one who acts as a consultant to a theater company and advises them on possible repertoire.

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dramaturge British  

/ ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ /

noun

1. Also called: dramaturgist.  a dramatist, esp one associated with a particular company or theatre

2. Also called: dramaturg.  a literary adviser on the staff of a theatre, film corporation, etc, whose responsibilities may include selection and editing of texts, liaison with authors, preparation of printed programmes, and public relations work

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Etymology

Origin of dramaturge

First recorded in 1855–60; perhaps back formation from dramaturgy, but compare French dramaturge, German Dramaturg

Example Sentences

Also affected are the roughly 300 people who work on Book-It’s productions throughout a given year: actors, artisans, technicians, dramaturges, writers, directors, intimacy coordinators, costume shop personnel and designers.

From Seattle Times

A process of trimming that went on for a year, conducted principally by Godwin, Page and dramaturge Drew Lichtenberg, reduced the running time to about 2½ hours.

From Washington Post

Valeriy Pecheykin, a playwright who has worked with leading theaters in Russia, served as dramaturge, helping to winnow the story to its essence: a handful of protagonists, plus a Tolstoy character.

From Washington Post

They spend four to six weeks in conversation with other playwrights, dramaturges, directors and artistic staff before the conference and festival, which takes place over a two-week period.

From Los Angeles Times

So did up-to-date tools for dyslexic students, which the show’s dramaturge, Taylor Janney-Rovin, an educator who instructs dyslexic children at Valence College Prep, in Queens, suggested.

From New York Times