As a dramaturge, you are responsible for the content design of plays, films or other stage productions. This includes the analysis of texts, the development of concepts and the close cooperation with directors, actors and other creatives to ensure a harmonious and engaging performance. Dramatists are often also involved in the research and finding of new plays as well as in the dramaturgical supervision during rehearsals and performances.
The average monthly salary for playwrights in Germany is between €40.700 and €40.800, with the average monthly salary ranging from €2.689 to €3.400, with the monthly salary range ranging from €2.218 to €3.148.
In order to work as a dramaturge, it is usually necessary to study theatre, film or media studies, and often an education in the artistic or literary field is preferred.
In addition to working in theatres and film production companies, playwrights can also work as freelance consultants, in cultural institutions or in teaching.
