create theatre workbooks
Create a stage workbook for the director and the actors and work extensively with the director prior to the first rehearsal.
Dramaturges read new plays and works and propose them to the stage director and/or art council of a theatre. They gather documentation on the work, author, problems addressed, times and described environments. They also participate in the analysis of themes, characters, dramatic construction, etc.
Competences and skills
36 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdiscuss plays
Study and discuss stage performances with other stage professionals.
Sector-specific
15 competencesadvise on historical context
Advise on the historical context of a production, including historical facts, and contemporary styles.
analyse the scenography
Analyse the selection and distribution of material elements on a stage.
analyse theatre texts
Understand and analyse theatre texts; take an active part in the interpretation of the artistic project; conduct thorough personal research in textual material and dramaturgy.
conduct background research for plays
Research historical backgrounds and artistic concepts of plays.
define artistic performance concepts
Elucidate performance concepts, such as texts and scores for performers.
define creative components
Identify sources of inspiration and strong points. Identify the subject of the art production. Identify the content. Identify creative factors such as performers and music.
describe artistic experience
Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.
develop drama production process
Have and develop a thorough understanding of the dramatic production process.
do historical research
Use scientific methods to research history and culture.
familiarise with personal directing styles
Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.
interpret performance concepts in the creative process
Learn and research a part, in personal and collective research and rehearsal, build an acting performance respecting the concept of the show.
study play productions
Research how a play has been interpreted in other productions.
understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance
Identify the main ideas of a live performance work by analysing choreographic sequences and the emphasis placed on different components of the work. Detect references of a literary, visual, philosophical, or scientific nature.
understand the emotional dimension of a performance
Identify the specific aspects of a cast and the emotions elicited by the performers' physical transformations. Sense the emotional charge of choreographic sequences, the arrangement of elements, in the use of space. Identify the emotional curve.
work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdraw up rehearsal notes
Document the rehearsal. Note the choreographer's instructions, the instructions of collaborators, names of choreographic sections, how the dance sequences are related to other components of the work, corrections and any changes to be made to the work in progress. Draw spatial diagrams of the choreography.
preserve documentation about creative process
Gather and preserve documents related to the creative process such as promotional documents.
Sector-specific
12 competencesadapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
adjust the work during the creative process
Analyse the work according to the initial artistic intent and modify it if appropriate. Adjust the components of the work according to a specific analysis and/or new artistic goals and production constraints.
assess the work during the performance
Evaluate different aspects of the performance, including the work of actors, dancers, musicians and other people involved. Assess the success, by analysing the reaction of the audience, the critics, etc. Adjust the work if needed, according to chosen factors, production constraints, and other circumstances.
consult team on creative project
Discuss the creative project with team members.
coordinate with creative departments
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments.
create script for artistic production
Develop a script describing the scenes, actions, equipment, content and realisation means for a play, film or broadcast.
develop proposed choreographic language
Rehearse and develop the artistic, choreographic, dramatic and interactional concepts to embody them in the artistic performance.
draw up reference documents for performance
Create documents to guide the further production and execution of a performance. Create a performer cast list, cue sheets, choreographic notes, etc.
evaluate writings in response to feedback
Edit and adapt work in response to comments from peers and publishers.
manage writing administration
Manage the financial and administrative side of writing including making up budgets, maintaining financial records, checking contracts, etc.
study relevant writing
Do permanent research within the market, read relevant publications and follow blogs, stay up to date with recent writings in a specific field.
work in an international environment
Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.
Cross-sector
5 competencesdevelop creative ideas
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
show intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
stimulate creativity in the team
Use techniques like brainstorming to stimulate creativity in the team.
synthesise research publications
Read and interpret scientific publications that present a research problem, the methodology, its solution and hypothesis. Compare them and extract the information needed.
research