ABSTRACT
Canadian dramaturgy takes many forms depending on the nature of the work, the region, and indeed the language of the artists. I will speak only of dramaturgy in English-Canada, where over the past 25 years the profession has evolved into a significant and central component of the country’s new-play creation movement. A growing number of emerging artists identify themselves as dramaturgs, seek and find work in the field, and are mentored by a generation that carved out, defined, and brought tremendous artistry to the landscape of dramaturgy.
