Transformational Role of Dramaturgy in Chinas Performing Arts - Proactive Engagement With Multi-Stakeholders

A unique cross-cultural resource with practical insights and theoretical reflections of great value for academics, scholars, educators and practitioners in the fields of theatre studies, dramaturgy, cross-cultural performance studies, contemporary Chinese theatre and the global evolution of dramaturgy.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Unfolding Dramaturgy-A Journey Through Contemporary Chinese Theatre 2. Historical Review of Dramaturgy in Different Theatre Cultures: Germany, UK, US, and the Asia-Pacific 3. Literature Review of Theoretical Debates on Dramaturgy and the Role of the Dramaturg 4. Modern Chinese Theatre: Historical Context and Dramaturgical Practices in Huaju 5. Dramaturgical Perspectives: Ibsen, Death of a Salesman, and Teahouse in Chinese Theatre 6. Dramaturgy in Contemporary Chinese Performing Arts: From Text to Performance in Drama and Dance 7. Conclusion: Dramaturgy's Evolution in China-Findings, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Product details

• Authors: Ting Zhang
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032990637
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3299063-7
• No. of pages: 142
• Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; China, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, DRAMA / Asian / General, Theatre Studies, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Performance Art, Society and culture: general, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies