News of Upcoming Conferences

Via the SHAKSPER listserv we have news of two upcoming conferences, one very near term, the other distant, but whose CFP deadline is rapidly approaching.

First, Shakespeare's Globe and The American Shakespeare Center present "Outside In / Inside Out: Shakespeare, the Globe and the Blackfriars" Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October 2008 will take place at Shakespeare's Globe.  Both organizations are joining forces to present two conferences to celebrate the work of Professor Andrew Gurr, the first occurring as mentioned above in the UK, the second to occur in Staunton, autumn 2009.  Scholars and theatre practitioners will explore: "Repertory and Space; Staging; and  Reconstruction".   Conference fees for 23/24/25/26 October 2008: £85.00 (£25.00 post-graduate concession).  Tickets available from the Globe box office: 020 7401 9919 www.shakespeares-globe.org.

Second,  is a Call for Papers for the ISA Prague Congress 2011.   The deadline for submission of proposals from members of the International Shakespeare Association for the Prague Congress (2011) has been extended until 28th February 2009.   The Congress will occur July 17-22, 2011.  The Congress theme 'Renaissance Shakespeare / Shakespeare Renaissances' speaks to current debates about 'Shakespeare as Cultural Catalyst' and 'Global Shakespeare'.  Proposals should be as detailed as possible and include a rationale as well as a list of problems or questions that the seminar, workshop or short paper session seeks to explore. They should include brief academic biographies of the proposed leaders and contributors of short papers.   Preference will be given to proposals which, in their subject matter, reflect the international nature of the Congress. Geographical diversity in group leadership is actively encouraged so that the two leaders of a seminar, for example, may come from different countries or continents.

With reference to the above mentioned Andrew Gurr for those, be there any, who do not know: Gurr is the preeminent authority on the Elizabethan and Jacobean playhouse, staging and theatrical practice in general during and after the life of Shakespeare.  His works include Play Going in Shakespeare's London; The Shakespearean Stage, 1574-1642; and The Shakespeare Company, 1594-1642.   Those not yet familiar with his work have a rare treat in store.

Comments

[Prashant Andrade]

Hi,

I have started a Shakespeare reading group in Plymouth, Michigan. My blog listed below refers to this effort including the system we are following for reading the plays and a page for each play we read. Our first meeting is on Sunday, November 23 at 1:00 p.m. Any publicity you can give us will be much appreciated!

http://shakespearegroup.wordpress.com

Thanks,

Prashant