dramaturgy
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dramaturgy
The study of the composition of drama. It deals with the construction, structure, and effective shaping of plays, films, or other narrative works.
Die Dramaturgie des Films sorgt für einen stetig ansteigenden Spannungsbogen.
The dramaturgy of the film creates a steadily rising arc of suspense.
dramaturgical department
The department in a theater, opera house, or broadcasting institution that is responsible for selecting, editing, and overseeing plays or programs.
Sie hat eine Stelle in der Dramaturgie des Stadttheaters bekommen.
She got a position in the dramaturgical department of the municipal theater.
The person who works professionally with 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) is called 'der Dramaturg' (dramaturg) or 'die Dramaturgin' (female dramaturg). They often work in the 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgical department) of a theater.
Der Dramaturg hilft dem Regisseur bei der Interpretation des Stücks.
The dramaturg helps the director interpret the play.
When referring to the theory of structure, 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) is often used with a genitive or 'von' (of) to name the work. Typical adjectives are 'geschickt' (skillful), 'ausgeklügelt' (sophisticated), or 'klassisch' (classical).
Die Dramaturgie des neuen Actionfilms ist sehr geschickt.
The dramaturgy of the new action film is very skillful.
When 'Dramaturgie' (dramaturgy) refers to a department in a theater, it is treated like a place. Prepositions such as 'in' (in), 'bei' (at/with), or 'an' (at) are then a clear signal for this meaning.
Er arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in der Dramaturgie am Nationaltheater.
He has been working in the dramaturgical department at the National Theater for five years.
editorial office / editing
Both words can refer to departments within a media organization that select and edit content. „Die Redaktion“ mainly refers to journalistic contributions, while „die Dramaturgie“ refers to selecting and overseeing plays or programs. „Redaktion“ fits news, while „Dramaturgie“ is more appropriate for this kind of program content.
Die Dramaturgie wählte die Stücke für das neue Theaterprogramm aus.
The dramaturgical department selected the plays for the new theater program.
Die Redaktion wählte die wichtigsten Nachrichten für die Abendsendung aus.
The editorial team selected the most important news stories for the evening broadcast.
