Dramaturg

dramaturg, literary manager at a theatre

noun dra-ma-TURK Rare

Usage Note

Dramaturg is a uniquely German-theatre role: a resident literary advisor who shapes repertoire, edits scripts, and writes programme notes. The plural is Dramaturgen; feminine Dramaturgin. Common in subsidised German-speaking theatre.

Examples

"Der Dramaturg bearbeitete das Stück für die moderne Bühne."

Natural Translation

The dramaturg adapted the play for the modern stage.

Literal Translation

The dramaturg processed the piece for the modern stage.

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