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Acting vs Dramaturgy - What's the difference?

acting | dramaturgy | Synonyms |

Acting is a synonym of dramaturgy.


As nouns the difference between acting and dramaturgy

is that acting is an intended action or deed while dramaturgy is (theater) the art of dramatic composition for the stage.

As an adjective acting

is temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

As a verb acting

is .

acting

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Temporarily]] assuming the [[duty, duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
    • The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
    Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An intended action or deed.
  • Pretending.
  • (drama) The occupation of an actor.
  • (legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.

    • dramaturgy

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia dramaturgy) (-)
  • (theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

    • See also

    * dramaturge