Dramaturgies of the Real World

Dramaturgies of the Real World: Theatrical Dramaturgy as Methodology examines dramaturgical thinking as a method for investigating sites, storytelling, processes, and embodied behaviors within social environments. This edited collection is among the first to apply the lens of theatrical dramaturgy to everyday contexts, drawing on Elinor Fuchs’ foundational approach to dramatic analysis and Erving Goffman’s influential study of the performative aspects of daily life.By applying dramaturgical thinking to a range of commercial and heritage sites, cultural objects, social and artistic practices, and embodied experiences, this volume demonstrates how patterns whether in design, narrative, process, or behavior inform our understanding of spaces, storytelling, praxis, and lived realities. The diverse range of case studies includes analyses of tourism destinations, architecture, sport, entertainment, labor, marketing, and organizational frameworks, enabling readers to reflect on how dramaturgical thinking might enrich their capacity to inhabit and critically engage with these real-world examples. This is essential reading for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in dramaturgy and dramaturgical thinking.