dramaturgist

dramaturgist

A dramaturgist writes a new play for the theater.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A playwright or dramatist: "dramaturgist" refers to a person who writes plays or dramas, typically for the theatre. This term is a synonym for "playwright" and emphasizes the craft of composing dramatic works.
    • A dramaturge: In a more specialized sense, a "dramaturgist" can also mean a literary advisor or editor who works with a theatre company to develop and refine scripts, ensuring dramatic coherence and historical accuracy.
Usage Examples
  • (A playwright who researches historical context for a drama.)
  • (A literary advisor for a theatrical production.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to serve as a dramaturgist": to act in the capacity of a dramatic advisor or playwright.

    • He served as the dramaturgist for the festival, helping to select and edit the submitted plays. (He worked as a dramatic consultant.)

  • "the role of the dramaturgist": the function of a person who shapes the dramatic text for performance.

    • The role of the dramaturgist is often misunderstood; it involves both creative writing and critical analysis. (The function includes both authorship and editorial work.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Dramaturgy (n): the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical representation.

    • The student studied dramaturgy to understand how plays are structured. (The field of dramatic theory.)

  • Dramaturgic (adj): relating to the composition or production of plays.

    • The dramaturgic decisions made by the team improved the flow of the performance. (Decisions concerning dramatic structure.)
Synonyms
  • Playwright: a person who writes plays.
  • Dramatist: a writer of dramas or plays.
  • Scriptwriter: a person who writes scripts for films, television, or theatre.
Related Idioms

  • "To have a dramaturgist's eye": to possess the ability to critically analyze and improve a dramatic work.

    • She has a dramaturgist's eye for detail, noticing inconsistencies in the dialogue. (She can detect flaws in a script.)

  • "The dramaturgist's touch": a subtle improvement or adjustment made to a play to enhance its theatrical effect.

    • The final scene needed the dramaturgist's touch to make it more emotionally resonant. (A small but impactful revision.)