Dramaturgy in American Theater: A Source Book

by Susan S. Jonas, Geoffrey S. Proehl, Michael Lupu

This comprehensive 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. Selections from respected and recognized names in theater provoke student interest and communicate the benefits of those experts' experiences.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 2, 1996

Reviews

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting articles. Not a book to read cover to cover: it's more of a reference book. (You can burn yourself out reading it front to back.)

Funny story, though: I was reading this for my internship. Now I get to reread selections from it for a graduate level dramaturgy class. AWE-some.