What is a dramaturg? Even people who work in the theatre industry can have trouble coming up with a job description for this incredibly valuable yet elusive position. And that’s because dramaturgs can fulfill several different kinds of roles depending on the needs of the writer, the production, or the institution that employs them.
Sometimes dramaturgs are hired by a production to research the world of the show, aiding the creative team and performers with understanding the time period,
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Last Updated: May 27, 2022
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Laura Josepher
New York-based theatre director and acting coach
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