Meaning of the word dramaturg in English

What does dramaturg mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dramaturg

US /ˈdræm.ə.tɜːrdʒ/
UK /ˈdræm.ə.tɜːdʒ/
"dramaturg" picture

Noun

a literary adviser or editor in a theater, opera, or film production company who researches, selects, adapts, edits, and interprets scripts, libretti, or screenplays.

Example:
The dramaturg worked closely with the director to refine the play's script.
Her role as a dramaturg involved extensive historical research for the period piece.