TS 13023

TS 13023 is a vocational standard focused on the dramaturg profession in theatre, defining the framework for this specialist role in both public and private theatre institutions. The standard centers on the dramaturg’s place within theatre practice, together with the qualifications and professional scope associated with the job.

The dramaturg’s place in theatre production

In general theatre practice, a dramaturg supports the relationship between the script, the staging concept, and the dramatic structure delivered to the audience. The role typically involves script analysis, interpretation of historical and literary context, conceptual support for the production team, and input into repertoire choices. It is often understood as a bridge between artistic direction, acting, and design, helping a production remain coherent in both meaning and form.

The professional framework covered by the standard

The scope given for this document covers dramaturgs working in state or private theatres. It also indicates headings such as classification, specifications, and qualifications, which suggests that the standard defines how the occupation is organised and what kind of knowledge and skill profile is associated with it. Because the full text is not provided here, only that high-level scope can be stated with confidence.

In theatre institutions, dramaturgy is not limited to reading a text; it also adds critical perspective to the staging process. For that reason, the profession commonly draws on dramatic theory, theatre history, textual interpretation, and production coordination. TS 13023 presents this specialist role as a formal occupational standard.