dramaturge

or dram·a·turg

[ dram-uh-turj, drah-muh- ]
/ ˈdræm əˌtɜrdʒ, ˈdrɑ mə- /

noun

a specialist in dramaturgy, especially one who acts as a consultant to a theater company, advising them on possible repertory.

Origin of dramaturge

1855–60; perhaps back formation from dramaturgy, but compare French dramaturge, German Dramaturg

British Dictionary definitions for dramaturge

dramaturge
/ (ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ) /

noun

Also called: dramaturgist a dramatist, esp one associated with a particular company or theatre
Also called: dramaturg a literary adviser on the staff of a theatre, film corporation, etc, whose responsibilities may include selection and editing of texts, liaison with authors, preparation of printed programmes, and public relations work

Word Origin for dramaturge

C19: probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from drama + ergon work