TY - BOOK AU - Hamilton,Anne AU - Chon,Walter Byongsok TI - Dramaturgy: the basics T2 - The basics series SN - 9780429287466 U1 - 792.02/3 23/eng/20221208 PY - 2023/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Dramaturges KW - Vocational guidance KW - Drama KW - Technique KW - History and criticism KW - PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production KW - bisacsh KW - PERFORMING ARTS / General N1 - Dramatic theory and script analysis -- Reading as a dramaturg -- Production dramaturgy -- Dramaturgy of new work -- Other core practices of dramaturgy -- Dramaturg as literary manager -- Dramaturg as critic and editor -- Dramaturg as producer and innovator N2 - "Dramaturgy: The Basics introduces the art of dramaturgy, explaining how dramaturgy works, what a dramaturg is, and how to appreciate their unique contribution to theatre-making. A wide-ranging account of the role of this vital element of theatre helps students and aspiring performance makers to apply dramaturgy to a full spectrum of theatrical disciplines. This guidebook teaches dramatic theories and script analysis as essential skills for aspiring dramaturgs and illustrates the various methods of reading for specific functions of dramaturgy. Dramaturgy: The Basics offers practical step-by-step instructions on how to practice production dramaturgy, dramaturgy of new work, translation, adaptation, devised theatre, site specific theatre, literary management, criticism, editing, producing, and dramaturgical innovation, with detailed questions to consider at each stage of the process. This book aims to help students develop a dramaturgical mindset, enabling them to build a critical, inquisitive, and socially conscious perspective that is beneficial in all professions and relationships. Resource lists, further reading guides, and chapter summaries make this an outstanding guidebook. An essential read for anyone hoping to make, understand or discuss theatre, Dramaturgy: The Basics provides a clear, accessible resource for approaching this integral but often misunderstood facet of theatremaking"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429287466 ER -