Bodies of truth: Considering the ethics of physical dramaturgy in documentary theatre

The term 'dramaturgy' can mean many different things. Dramaturg Fiona Graham offers a variety of metaphors to 'conceptualise methodology and evoke the different roles of the dramaturge', including the dramaturg as 'midwife (supporting), conservationist (balancing preservatio...

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Published inAustralasian drama studies no. 84; pp. 276 - 309
Main Author Mooney, Missy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Melbourne Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies 01.04.2024
La Trobe University at Bundorra
Subjects
Actors
Archives & records
Audiences
Authenticity
Correspondence
Documentary theater
Drama
Dramatists
Dramaturges
Dramaturgy
Ethics
Evaluation
Historical text analysis
Interviews
Multimedia
Opera
Paralinguistics
Rhythm
Scanlan, Robert H
Social aspects
Testimony
Theater
Truth
Writing processes
New Zealand
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Summary:The term 'dramaturgy' can mean many different things. Dramaturg Fiona Graham offers a variety of metaphors to 'conceptualise methodology and evoke the different roles of the dramaturge', including the dramaturg as 'midwife (supporting), conservationist (balancing preservation with innovation), architect (constructing), navigator (guiding), bridge builder (mediating) and catalyst (changing)'. The dramaturg can also be an explorer, sleuth, artist and problem-solver. The list is infinite, and although, as Robert Scanlan asserts, 'no single, clear definition of dramaturgy exists', the variety of active roles a dramaturg can play reflects dramaturgy's status as a 'nomadic practice', ever in motion, constantly evolving, responsive to context, time and place.
Bibliography:Australasian Drama Studies, No. 84, Apr 2024, 276-309
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ISSN:0810-4123