Grad Seminar: Dramaturgy

This course will examine dramaturgy as a role or
function (rather than the structural properties
of a dramatic text). We will investigate how
dramaturgical practice can be applied within an
expanded field. Some of the questions we may
look at: What is the dramaturgy's function
working on an existing text, a new play, a dance
piece, a film, in music theater, in relation to
curatorial practice, inter-disciplinary work, new
technologies? How can the
dramaturg/dramaturgical activity elucidate the
creative process? How can textual and visual
research deepen the work? How can dramaturgy
facilitate cross-cultural translation? How does
dramaturgical thinking relate to critique? The
course will use the work currently presented at
the Institute as a touchstone for reflection. In
addition, participants may bring in projects they
are currently working on. As we function as
dramaturgical consultants on each other's
projects, we will explore the various ways in
which dramaturgical thinking can stimulate the
creative process.