Dramaturgy in American theater : a source book / edited by Susan Jonas, Geoffrey S. Proehl ; consulting editor, Michael Lupu.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jonas, Susan.

Proehl, Geoffrey S., 1950-

Lupu, Michael.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--Production and direction.

Theater.

Drama--History and criticism.

Drama.

Dramaturges--Vocational guidance--United States.

Dramaturges.

Dramaturges--Vocational guidance.

United States.

Physical Description:

590 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace College Publishers, [1997]

Summary:

This comprehensive, almost encyclopedic, work is truly the first textbook in the field of dramaturgy. Most of the material -- much of it by leaders in all areas of the theater -- was commissioned for this collection, rather than being reprinted. Its currency and importance cannot be overestimated. A review of the history of dramaturgy as a profession, together with its European antecedents, gives students a sense of historical context Discussion of different approaches to the work of the dramaturg flows from an exploration from several points of view of the dramaturgical sensibility. Collaboration with directors and playwrights is investigated. Case studies illuminating ways in which dramaturgy can contribute to a stronger production provide students with a wide range of principles and practices and prepare them for creating new theater works. A variety of formats -- essays, case studies, interviews, and panel discussions -- engage interest and stimulate learning.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 558-569) and index.

ISBN:

0155025864

OCLC:

36654098