dramaturgy

this is my new favorite word. i think of it whenever i get frustrated at work, or wonder what in the world i'm doing with myself, or if i'm really any good at anything. here's a cool site:

http://www2.ups.edu/professionalorgs/dramaturgy/main.htm

for a shorter explanation: dra·ma·tur·gy Function: noun
Etymology: German Dramaturgie, from Greek dramatourgia dramatic composition, from dramat-, drama + -ourgia -urgy: the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical representation

i first heard this word about three years ago at SETC in a panel discussion about women directors... and i had no clue what it was... since then i've done some research on what a dramaturg does in modern theatre, and decided this is a job i would relish.

of course, it'll take me a long time to get that job, seeing how i'll have to get through my BA and then work awhile, then apply to grad school, get through grad school and do well on top of all that. well, it's good to know i'll have something to do for the next few years =)