CultureAugust 29, 2026

dramaturgy

DRAM-uh-tur-jee

Definition

The craft or techniques used in structuring a dramatic work and shaping its narrative, tone, and performance elements.

Etymology

The word comes from the Greek 'dramatourgia,' meaning 'composition of a play,' combining 'drama' (action or play) and 'ergon' (work).

In the news

In this article, Saffron Benner is credited with the production's dramaturgy, highlighting her role in organizing the play's multiple storylines and shifting tonal elements to maintain momentum.

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Australian Arts Review

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