The Art of Dramaturgy by Anne Cattaneo
An introduction to the mysterious theater role of a dramaturg by a legend in the field
Received Honor Mention for the 2022 Callaway Prize for the Best Book on Drama and Theatre
Honorable Mention for the 2021 Outstanding Book Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education
CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022
“Anne Cattaneo creates a toolbox for dramaturgs, producers, and emerging arts leaders on how to be an exemplar in dramaturgyThis incredible work will be a fixture for this generation and future ones.”—Kristin Leahey, Boston University
“Anne Cattaneo has had a very distinguished career, and this wise book will be in print for years and years.”—Adrienne Kennedy
“Anne Cattaneo has written a fascinating and invaluable book on the theater from the dramaturg’s perspective. Whether you are a would-be dramaturg, a theater professional, or just a theater aficionado you will learn first-hand how productions come together from the page to the stage.”—James Lapine, winner of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize
“Cattaneo demystifies dramaturgy with the mastery of a great storyteller. This inspiring work reminds us why we need theater now more than ever. A must read for all thinkers, makers, and lovers of art.”—Rubén Polendo, New York University Tisch School of the Arts/Theater Mitu
“Cattaneo’s love—and wide-ranging knowledge—of her subject shines through on every page. This is a book not just for dramaturgs, but for all makers and lovers of theater.”—Evan Yionoulis, Juilliard School
Honorable Mention for the 2021 Outstanding Book Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education
CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022
“Anne Cattaneo creates a toolbox for dramaturgs, producers, and emerging arts leaders on how to be an exemplar in dramaturgyThis incredible work will be a fixture for this generation and future ones.”—Kristin Leahey, Boston University
“Anne Cattaneo has had a very distinguished career, and this wise book will be in print for years and years.”—Adrienne Kennedy
“Anne Cattaneo has written a fascinating and invaluable book on the theater from the dramaturg’s perspective. Whether you are a would-be dramaturg, a theater professional, or just a theater aficionado you will learn first-hand how productions come together from the page to the stage.”—James Lapine, winner of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize
“Cattaneo demystifies dramaturgy with the mastery of a great storyteller. This inspiring work reminds us why we need theater now more than ever. A must read for all thinkers, makers, and lovers of art.”—Rubén Polendo, New York University Tisch School of the Arts/Theater Mitu
“Cattaneo’s love—and wide-ranging knowledge—of her subject shines through on every page. This is a book not just for dramaturgs, but for all makers and lovers of theater.”—Evan Yionoulis, Juilliard School
Anne Cattaneo is the longtime dramaturg of Lincoln Center Theater, and creator and head of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab. At the announcement of her 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship for Theater Arts, American Theatre Magazine saluted her as “a legendary dramaturg.”
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300233698 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300233698 |
| Title | The Art of Dramaturgy |
| Author | Anne Cattaneo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2021-11-09 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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