ATHE Theory and Criticism Graduate Student Essay Contest

[Susanne Shawyer]

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*Call for Papers*

*ATHE Theory & Criticism Graduate Student Essay Contest*

The Theory and Criticism Focus Group seeks papers from graduate students
for its *newly revitalized* Essay Contest. This is an exciting opportunity
for an emerging scholar in the areas of performance theory and criticism
whose work expands the analytical processes and paradigms for examining
performance. This award will foster that student’s work by introducing the
writer of the winning essay to the many excellent resources provided by the
ATHE conference.

With this in mind, the T&C Focus Group has assembled a reward that lifts
financial burdens and offers beneficial feedback on the student’s work from
multiple sources. The prizes listed below are intended to bolster the work
of the student by supplying them with individual attention of a senior
scholar and by providing them with books and journals connected to their
particular interests.

The winning scholar will receive:

-       ATHE 2016 conference fee

-       The opportunity to participate in a Theory and Criticism-sponsored
roundtable at ATHE2016 in Chicago

-       A one-year’s subscription to the Routledge journal of your choice

-       A Routledge book of your choice

-       A mentoring session with a senior scholar at ATHE 2016 in Chicago

*Submissions due*: Saturday, April 16, 2016

*Submissions *can address any aspect of theory or criticism relating to
performance, theatre, or dramatic literature.  Essays should be unpublished
and either conference or article length (no more than 8000 words).

*Papers will be judged* on originality of research and argument,
sophistication of engagement with theory and criticism, and quality of
writing. The judging panel is comprised of Theory & Criticism focus group
officers. A winner will be announced on May 7, 2016.
*Please send submissions to:*

Dr. Susanne Shawyer, Elon University
sshawyer at elon.edu
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