Understanding Dramaturgy and Theater Roles

Ann Catanio, a dramaturg at Lincoln Center, discusses her role in theater, emphasizing the importance of dramaturgy in play production. She shares her career journey from a science background to theater, highlighting her responsibilities, including reading scripts, collaborating with directors, and conducting research. Ann also reflects on her passion for theater and the diverse projects she engages in, illustrating the dynamic nature of her work.

What is Ann Catanio's role at Lincoln Center?

• Playwright

• Director

• Dramaturg

• Actor

What is one of the primary responsibilities of a dramaturg?

• Designing stage sets

• Acting in plays

• Reading and recommending plays

• Directing plays

What was Ann's major in college before she transitioned to theater?

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

Where did Ann pursue her graduate studies in theater?

• Yale School of Drama

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• New York University

Which play was Ann involved with on her first day at the Phoenix?

• Death of a Salesman

• Hamlet

• A Streetcar Named Desire

• Uncommon Women and Others

What is the Lincoln Center Theater Review?

• A literary review

• A music concert

• A theater production

• A film festival

What kind of research does Ann sometimes conduct for productions?

• Financial analysis

• Historical and textual research

• Marketing strategies

• Technical design

Who is responsible for the interpretation of a play in a production?

• The dramaturg

• The actor

• The director

• The playwright

What makes Ann happy when she sees it on stage?

• A ghost light

• A spotlight

• A prop

• A curtain