TS 13023

TS 13023 is a vocational standard for the dramaturg profession in theatre. It defines the professional frame for dramaturgs working in state or private theatres, focusing on the specialist role that supports the relationship between text, interpretation and staging in the theatre production process. In general technical context, a dramaturg is understood as the person who examines the conceptual structure, historical background and stage coherence of a play.

General technical context of dramaturg work

Theatre dramaturgy is more than reading a script. It involves working on the play’s theme, language, historical setting, character relations and the way the work is communicated to the audience. A dramaturg contributes to dramaturgical analysis of the text, provides intellectual support to the production and rehearsal process, and helps preserve the artistic integrity of the work. The profession connects literature, performing arts and theatre practice.

Professional area covered by the standard

• Dramaturgs working in state and private theatres
• A specialist role providing text review and interpretive support during theatre production
• The general framework of duties and responsibilities associated with the profession

Standards of this type help describe a profession with a common vocabulary. For dramaturgs, this makes it easier to understand the expected level of expertise in theatre institutions and the profession’s position in relation to other stage arts roles. The standard highlights not only the practices that shape an artistic production directly, but also the importance of analytical, interpretive and collaborative skills.