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