What is Dramaturgy? Who is a Dramaturg?

Theater practitioners should be grateful for having the tradition of dramaturgy and not having to confine their theoretical discussions within the narrow terms like “adaptation.” In theater, the dramaturgy process is the process of “rehearsal” and “performance.” According to many experts, “performance” itself is a kind of text and can be reread and dramaturgized. This book has emerged from a comprehensive research process. It aims to find the best and most suitable articles on dramaturgy, hoping that, first, the artistic and critical environment of the country achieves sufficient clarity regarding terms like dramaturgy and dramaturg; second, theater practitioners, with a principled and comprehensive approach to dramaturgical activities, enrich the theatrical culture; and third, dramaturgs establish a connection both with past heritage and contemporary cultures, granting dramaturgy a reputable place in global culture.