Drawing on the Congress 2013 theme “@ the edge / a la fine pointe,” which is inspired by Victoria’s geographical location in Canada and on the Pacific Rim, we invite proposals that respond to drama/theatre/performance “@ the edge” of innovative scholarship and practice in Canada and beyond. We particularly encourage research that redefines the contours of our discipline, explores interdisciplinary intersections and reframes questions of inequality, inclusivity, diversity, globalization, geography, new technologies and communities “@ the edge.”

The mandate of the Association is to support and encourage research in theatre and performance studies in Canada, with a special interest in topics related to Canadian work, though international research subjects are also welcome. Graduate students are expressly invited to participate. All session organizers and presenters are encouraged to address the Congress theme; however, proposals that depart from the official Congress theme will also be accepted.

24 Sept 2012 Due date for topic proposals from organizers for curated panels, seminars and roundtables and praxis workshops (Please note that workshops differ from the other formats because they include some form of direct audience participation)

10 Dec 2012 Application for participation in open paper panels, curated paper panels due

14 Jan 2012 Application for participation in seminars and roundtables due

Please send all proposals to Allana C. Lindgren (Program Planning Committee Chair) aclind@uvic.ca