dramaturge

or dram·a·turg

[ drah-muh-turj, dram-uh- ]

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.

dramaturge

/ ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ /

noun

1. Also calleddramaturgist a dramatist, esp one associated with a particular company or theatre
2. Also calleddramaturg 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramaturge¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramaturge¹

C19: probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from drama + ergon work