Fwd: CFP - ATDS at ATHE in 2010

[Wes Pearce]

FYI...and apologies if you've already received this!

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Wes D. Pearce, 
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>>> Beth Osborne <bosborne at FSU.EDU> 9/14/2009 10:18 PM >>>
Good evening,

Below, please find the CFP for the American Theatre and Drama Society 

at the 2010 Association for Theatre in Higher Education conference.   
I've attached a handy pdf for anyone planning to print and post.   
Please share with interested parties!

Deadline for full panels is November 1st.  Deadline for individual  
submissions is October 15th.  See below for details.

Apologies for cross-postings.  I look forward to your proposals and to 

a fabulous conference in LA!

Thanks,

Beth Osborne



Beth Osborne, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor in Theatre Studies
324 Fine Arts Building
Florida State University
bosborne at fsu.edu 
(850) 645-6858



CALL FOR PAPERS:

American Theatre and Drama Society (ATDS)

Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) Conference

August 3–6, 2010, Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, California

Submissions Deadlines:  October 15th (individual papers only; send to 

Beth Osborne at bosborne at fsu.edu); November 1st (complete panels; go  
to ATHE at www.athe.org)

“Theatre Alive: Theatre, Media, and Survival”

The American Theatre and Drama Society (ATDS) invites papers/panels  
that explore the paradoxical relationship that has always existed  
between theatre and media, from critics’ reactions to theatrical  
spectacle, to the panic that film would displace live theatre at the  
beginning of the 20th century, to the present age of virtual  
performances and the opportunities to attend theatrical events as part 

of your “Second Life,” rather than your real one.  We are
interested  
in sessions that engage with theatre and media, including the ways in 

which spectacle, film, digital, and the vast variety of media forums  
engage with and are integrated into live performance in American  
Theatre.  There are many possibilities for exploration, including:

How has the development of new technology – from gas lighting to the 

“Second Life” – driven American Theatre to develop new
strategies,  
styles, or elements of performance?  How has theatre contributed to  
the development of new technology and media?
How have theatre and media been mutually beneficial in American  
Theatre?  Conversely, in what ways have they hindered one another?
How has technology become an integral part of the American theatrical 

experience?  How does this chance our conception of theatre as an art 

form that depend on liveness, but that is no longer a “live”
event?
What cultural, social, or economic conditions have threatened the  
survival of American Theatre?  How has American Theatre responded to  
these threats?
How have American Theatre artists used media to extend the theatrical 

event, whether it is through the integration of filmed elements, multi-

site performances, or other methods?
How does media representation impact American Theatre? How does all  
the media of the digital age shape the theatrical event?
While the American Theatre and Drama Society encourages the submission 

of papers and panels addressing any of these issues, colleagues are  
welcome to submit proposals that deal with other engaging topics in  
American Theatre  (preference will be given to sessions that explore  
the ATHE 2010 themes).  In addition to the traditional format of  
papers and panels, ATDS also welcomes proposals in the form of  
roundtables, talkbacks, staged readings, virtual events, etc.

Preference will be given to ATDS members. If you are interested in  
enjoying all of the membership benefits of ATDS – including your own 

subscription to the Journal of American Drama and Theatre – please  
visit the website (www.athe.org/atds) for an application or contact  
ATDS Membership Secretary Stuart Hecht (hecht at bc.edu).

ABOUT the American Theatre and Drama Society: The American Theatre and 

Drama Society (ATDS) is an incorporated organization dedicated to the 

study of United States theatre and drama, its varied histories,  
traditions, literatures, and performances within its cultural  
contexts. ATDS also encourages the evolving debate exploring national 

identities and experiences through research, pedagogy, and practice.  
ATDS recognizes that notions of America and the US encompass  
migrations of peoples and cultures that overlap and influence one  
another. To this end, ATDS welcomes scholars, teachers, and  
practitioners world-wide.

INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING PROPOSALS:

Completed proposals (with all panel members assembled) may be  
submitted directly to ATHE at www.athe.org by November 1, 2009. Please 

forward a copy of your completed proposal to Beth Osborne
(bosborne at fsu.edu 
).  PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TECHNOLOGY REQUESTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR 

COMPLETED PROPOSAL. (ATHE cannot accommodate AV needs submitted after 

November 1 without substantial cost to the individual presenter.)
While complete sessions are strongly encouraged, individual paper  
proposals may be submitted to ATDS Conference Planner, Dr. Beth  
Osborne, at bosborne at fsu.edu. I will attempt to group submissions into 

cohesive panels, but cannot guarantee inclusion.  In order to be  
considered, individual proposals must be submitted by OCTOBER 15,  
2009. Abstracts (250 words) must include paper title and contact  
information, and must specify any AV needs. ATHE does not accept  
individual paper submissions -- DO NOT submit your individual proposal 

on the ATHE website.  Individuals wishing to identify colleagues to  
create panels prior to the November 1st deadline may use the ATDS  
listserv: ATDS at LISTSERV.COFC.EDU to circulate questions or possible  
panel topics.
All AV and technology is fee-based this year.  Grants for AV support  
are available and encouraged.  To apply, follow the directions on the 

proposal submissions form and fill out any additional information  
required.  You will be notified of grant monies at the same time as  
the status of your panel.  ATHE cannot accommodate AV needs submitted 

after November 1st without substantial cost to the individual
presenter.
Please note that ATHE runs from Tuesday-Friday in 2010.  The  
application form will not accept scheduling preferences this year.
Presenters wishing to create multidisciplinary panels must contact the 

Focus Group Conference Planners for each of the THREE groups they  
propose as.  MD panels that do not complete this step are likely to be 

rejected.
Presenters proposing programs outside of the traditional panel format 

are asked to be specific in their proposals concerning the structure  
and number of participants so that ATHE can be notified about space/ 
time needs.
ATHE will notify ATDS concerning accepted or rejected panels by late  
February. Panelists should expect to hear from the Conference Planner 

or their Panel Chair by early March.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE ATDS WEBSITE AT www.ATDS.ORG 

Questions? Please contact Dr. Beth Osborne at bosborne at fsu.edu or  
review the information on the ATHE website at www.athe.org for  
additional conference information and for submission forms.

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