32nd Comparative Drama Conference
Text & Presentation
Call for Papers
Abstract Submission Deadline: 11 December 2007
Papers
reporting on new research and development in any aspect of drama are invited
for the 32nd Comparative Drama
Conference that will take place at Loyola
Marymount University in
The Conference
The
Comparative Drama Conference is an international, interdisciplinary conference
founded by Dr. Karelisa Hartigan at the
The Publication
For
28 years, The Comparative Drama
Conference Series has been publishing the best papers presented at its
annual meetings and has helped readers understand what is happening in the
field of drama internationally. For back issues, visit www.McFarlandpub.com. Each volume consists of about 15 articles
which have passed the mandated anonymous peer review. Throughout the history of
Text & Presentation the articles
have framed dramatic discourse, identified emerging trends, and challenged
established views. Participants in the
conference are invited to submit their papers for publication consideration to
the editor of Text & Presentation. Manuscripts should be formatted according to
the P&T style. Manuscripts can
be extended beyond the delivery length at the conference, but should not exceed
25 double-spaced pages (including notes, references cited and photos). Please send four copies of each submission
postmarked by 1 May 2008 to Dr. Stratos Constantinidis, Department of Theatre,
The Ohio State University,
The
The Philadelphia Constantinidis
Essay in Critical Theory Award in 2008 will be given to the best comparative
essay on any aspect and period of Greek drama or theatre that was published in
English in any journal in any country between January 1 and December 31, 2007.
The award was established in 2006 in memory of Philadelphia Constantinidis
to encourage research and writing on Greek drama and theatre. This is an open
rank competition for academics, independent scholars, and doctoral students.
The award is administered by the Board of the Comparative Drama Conference. The
Board solicits nominations and self-nominations for this award. The winner will
be notified by the Director of the Comparative Drama Conference, and will be
offered complimentary hotel accommodations and a registration fee waver to
attend the 31st Comparative Drama Conference. The winner will also
receive a check of one thousand dollars ($1,000) during the awards ceremony at
the ***** Hotel,
Pre-organized Panels
Pre-organized
panels will also be considered. A
pre-organized panel should include three papers. Each paper should be 15 minutes in
length. Panel proposals should include
(1) a copy of each panelist’s 250 word abstract with paper title, author’s
name, institutional affiliation, postal address and email address at top left,
and (2) a succinct, 50-word rationale for the grouping of the papers. The panel organizer should email the
abstracts and rationale to compdram@lmu.edu
by 11 December 2007.
Staged
The
conference board invites proposals for staged readings of new plays. 2-4 new plays will have staged readings
during the course of the conference. Each staged reading will also feature a
talkback with the audience. Proposed
plays should be no longer than 45 minutes.
Readers may either be listed as part of the proposal or solicited at the
conference.
Session Chairs
Submitters
and non-submitters of abstracts who are interested in chairing a session at the
conference are invited to send a two-paragraph resume highlighting their areas
of expertise to compdram@lmu.edu by
11 December 2007.
Pre-registration
Submitters
of abstracts will be notified by email on or before 30 January 2008 as to the
board’s decision regarding their abstracts.
Those submitters whose proposed papers are accepted for presentation
will be asked to prepare full papers, suitable for 15-minute readings, for
delivery at the conference. Those whose
papers are accepted are expected to attend the conference.
Presenters
will be required to pre-register. The
2007 pre-registration fees are as follows:
(1)
Presenter, Reader or Presenter & Session Chair: $89 for faculty members,
$79 for graduate students
(2)
Non-presenter Session Chair: $69
(3)
Guest: $59
The
pre-registration fee covers all conference events and services including a copy
of the conference Programs and Abstracts
book, a copy of the 27th edition of Text and Presentation, admission to all conference events,
admission to the conference reception, and a ticket to a local performance yet
to be determined. For those who wish to
register at the conference, the fees increase to $99 / $89, $79, and $69, respectively.
Submitters
of abstracts are also advised to apply for travel funds from their home
institutions as early as possible. The
CDC has arranged for a special rate at the conference hotel, The Radisson Hotel,
Los Angeles Westside, of $115.00 plus tax per night for single or double
occupancy. The hotel is ten minutes from
Please
circulate this announcement to other interested parties.
For
more information please call 310.338.7831
CONFERENCE WEBSITE: http://myweb.lmu.edu/compdrama/
Email
compdram@lmu.edu or kwetmore@lmu.edu Please Post