Re: Re RAT re dramaturgy

[Paul Mackley <paulmackley@yahoo.com>]

i found this ad in artsearch and thought it
interesting in the context of this
discussion...although it doesn`t really address the
internal production processes but rather the
institutional role....it gives a pretty clear picture
of what this regional theater wants a dramaturg to be,
anyway....

...does this description seem generally accurate to
those out there who have dramaturged institutionally?
....Where does the distinction between the dramaturg
and the literary manager lie, and which one is usually
considered senior in the corporate theater? i had
always assumed it would be the literary manager, but
this ad mentions working with the literary manager,
and goes on to list guidance and supervision of the
literary office as a dramaturg responsibilty....what
is usual?

thanx - paul
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DRAMATURG - Arena Stage seeks Dramaturg to lead
Arena's efforts to attract the best American writers
and to support the Artistic Director in the areas of
literary analysis and dramaturgy. Serve as part of
artistic team, which includes the Literary Manager,
Artistic Associate and Associate Producer. Skills
Required: Dramaturgy experience,knowledge of
contemporary and classic theatre, especially American
voices, high level writing skills. Major
Responsibilities: Work closely with and support the
Artistic Director. Responsible for identifying,seeking
out, attracting and keeping contact with major
established playwrights, emerging playwrights, both
locally and nationally. Guidance and supervision as
appropriate to Literary Office. As appropriate, serve
as dramaturg for Arena productions. Facilitate and
collaborate in the season planning process. Write
articles for organizational and public forums,
productions at Arena, new plays, and organizational
initiatives. Represent Arena Stage locally in the
community and nationally at theatre-related events.
Serve as member of the Senior Leadership team.
Please send: resume, references and. Writing samples
to Anne Paine West,Executive Office Assistant, ARENA
STAGE, 1101 Sixth Street, SW,Washington, DC 20024.
Fax: 202-488-4056.


--- emergency@notnow.com wrote:
> In response to Paul-
> 
> Dramaturg of the 20th century?
> Jan Kott. He wrote many books, among which 
> "Shakespeare Our Contemporary" and "The Eating of
> the Gods" are the best known. His texts on
> Shakespeare hugely influenced many (in)famous
> productions, including Peter Brook's Midsummer.
> 
> And, by the way, Howard Barker (who wrote Scenes
> From an Execution) functions as a dramaturg/theater
> philosopher as well; check out his collection of
> essays called "Arguments for a Theatre."
> 
> And what did you think of Wilson's "A Dream Play"?
> 
> --yelena
> 
>
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