Meet the dramaturg, that person who has an eye for detail and history

A dramaturg in general acts as the 'outside eye' of every theatre production.

Ian Ramirez is a dramaturg for the play Chasing Dick, the story is set in Ballarat, Victoria. To ensure accuracy in the story he had to learn the language, setting, and historical background of the place. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• The dramaturg reads the script and ensures its historial accuracy and current setting mentioned in the story.
• The dramaturg can particiapte from conceptualization or come in once the script has been completed.
• While the role of the dramaturg is generally used in theatre production, some film productions also employ the services of a dramaturg.

Ian Ramirez is the dramaturg for the play Chasing Dick, a reading of the play will take place at the Festival of Australian Queer Theatre while the production will be onstage during the Melbourne Fringe Festival in October.

The dramaturg acts as the production's guide, ensuring that every aspect of the story is linked and accurate. The dramaturg is present in every aspect of the production from the dialogue, lights, costume design to set design.

Ian Ramirez, Dramaturg for Chasing Dick

Ian Ramirez, Dramaturg para Chasing Dick

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