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What do you do as a playwright?

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.

Salary overview for playwrights

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.

• Less than 3 years: 35.099 €
• Three to six years: €36,298 -7 to 9 years: €37,889
• More than 9 years: €43,109 Regional differences also play a role, with higher salaries tending to be paid in southern Germany.

Important skills for a career in dramaturgy

• Excellent ability to analyze text
• Creativity and imagination
• Strength of communication
• Teamwork
• He's an organizer.
• Knowledge of theatre and film history
• Understanding of dramaturgy and narrative structures

What training do you need for the job as a playwright?

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.

Career opportunities as a playwright

In addition to working in theatres and film production companies, playwrights can also work as freelance consultants, in cultural institutions or in teaching.