dramaturge

or dram·a·turg

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

Origin of dramaturge

1
First recorded in 1855–60; perhaps back formation from dramaturgy, but compare French dramaturge, German Dramaturg

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British Dictionary definitions for dramaturge

dramaturge

/ (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

Origin of dramaturge

1
C19: probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from drama + ergon work

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