NYUEDTHTRFORUM2018: NYU Forum 2018- Performance as Activism New York University New York City, NY, United States, April 19-21, 2018 |
Conference website | http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/edtheatre/forum |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=nyuedthtrforum2018 |
Submission deadline | January 15, 2018 |
Submission Guidelines
We are asking for proposals for Papers and Narratives, Workshops, and Artistic Sharings that address the guiding questions of the Forum. All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. :
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How is activism defined and/or redefined in 2018?
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How can performance be used to spark dialogue and engage classrooms and communities in critical exchange?
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How can performance be used powerfully and effectively to promote social change?
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How do artists and educators present performance material that is inspirational and aesthetically driven while also having an enduring cultural influence?
Papers and Narratives (30 minutes):
We invite authors to submit a proposal for the presentation of a paper or narrative. Papers and narratives must be grounded in research, artistry, or practice and should somehow address the guiding questions for the forum. Proposals should outline elements of the research, practice, and/or theory-focused work the author wishes to present. Accepted papers and narratives will be organized as much as possible into thematic sessions. 30 minutes will be designated to these presentations: 20 minutes to present and 10 minutes for Q&A.
Workshops (45 or 90 minutes):
We invite practitioners to apply to facilitate workshops relating to the creation and presentation of performance as activism. Proposals should outline the details of the workshop: who are the targeted participants, how will the workshop address the forum’s guiding questions, what strategies will the facilitator(s) demonstrate, and how will the participants later apply this approach to their own work? Workshops will be held in an open workshop space. Workshops may be provided with a 45 or 90-minute timeslot and accepted practitioners should allow time within that period for discussion.
Artistic Sharings (45 minutes):
We invite authors to apply to share examples of performance as activism. Proposals should outline elements of research, artistry, practice and/or theory-focused work embedded within the piece. Proposed sharings should have already been staged and/or presented for an audience in another venue prior to their inclusion in the forum and could be comprised of a scene, scenes or the entire piece. Please note: Sharings will be staged in a workshop space, and will not receive technical support. Sharings will be provided with a 45-minute time slot and accepted presenters should allow time within that period for discussion of the work (i.e. 30 minute sharing/ 15 minute discussion)
Submission Instructions
Please use the template below and submit through the ABSTRACT box. Do not upload additional documents - they will not be reviewed.
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Title of Proposal:
Type (Paper or Narrative, Workshop, Performance):
Abstract (250 words maximum describing your session):
Relevance (250 words maximum describing how your proposal addresses the themes of the conference):
Biographical Statement (150 word maximum per presenter):
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- Proposals will be peer reviewed.
- Submissions are due by Monday, January 15, 2018 (11:59pm, EST)
- Authors/applicants will be notified of the outcome by February 19, 2018.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to NYUForum2018@gmail.com