Download or read book Essential Dramaturgy written by Theresa Lang and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential Dramaturgy: The Mindset and Skillset provides a concrete way to approach the work of a dramaturg. It explores ways to refine the process of defining, evaluating, and communicating that is essential to effective dramaturgical work. It then looks at how this outlook enhances the practical skills of production and new play dramaturgy. The book explains what a dramaturg does, what the role can be, and how best to refine and teach the skillset and mindset.