What is Dramaturgy?

When the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced a $2 million challenge grant for CENTERSTAGE to establish the nation's first dramaturgy endowment, the first question out of many mouths was simple: "What is a dramaturg?"

The Foundation has enthusiastically endorsed the answer developed over the last 20 years by CENTERSTAGE: a dramaturg is an integral component of an artistically driven theater or theatrical production - and is worth significant financial support as well.

Dramaturgy Staff
CENTERSTAGE has one of the country's largest and most accomplished Dramaturgical departments. Our dramaturgy staff includes a full-time resident dramaturg and a part-time Associate Artist.

What is a Dramaturg?
According to the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA), when you use these words, you're committing dramaturgy.

Show Dramaturgy
See the Dramaturgy information for past and current shows at CENTERSTAGE.

Play Submissions
The information needed to submit plays to CENTERSTAGE for consideration.

Play Commission and New Works (Coming Soon)
Since its foundling, CENTERSTAGE has presented new works on the Mainstage alongside the classics. The theater also offers artists and audiences the chance to foster new play development.

Links (Coming Soon)
Links to other dramaturgical information.